Furnishings Artisan

Target Hiring Range: $80,000-$85,000

Department: Capitol Operations Posting Date Range: 2/25/2026-3/11/2026 Pay Grade Range: $74367-$130143

Work Hours: 7:00am-3:30pm

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Remote Work Status: Onsite

The Senate Sergeant at Arms does not pay for relocation expenses.

This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

The Furnishings Artisan performs highly skilled cabinetmaker work crafting, repairing, and installing custom cabinetry and furniture for the Senate wing of the Capitol building. Work includes building and maintaining complex cabinetry with a focus on precision woodworking and meeting quality standards. This position applies cabinetmaker expertise to review sketches, plans, and other drawings for feasibility, create accurate layouts of work and determines material needs.

Work also includes operating, cleaning, and general maintenance of shop equipment. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general supervision of the Furnishings Fabrication Supervisor with little or no guidance on work methods, including the selection of woodworking tools and equipment. The Furnishings Artisan, serving as a cabinetmaker, works closely with members of the Sergeant at Arms Capitol Facilities team and the Architect of the Capitol to ensure overall customer satisfaction with the Furnishings Division.

Reviews sketches, plans and other drawings; creates accurate layouts of work and determines material needs; may measure space for dimensions; works collaboratively to provide instruction, assistance and technical guidance to fellow Furnishings Artisans. Constructs complex cabinetry and other furniture and woodwork; operates a variety of tools such as table saws, shapers, lathes, routers, planers, and related powered equipment and hand tools to cut, mold, shape and turn wood, finish, join and fit pieces.

Repairs office furniture. Installs cabinetry including freestanding and built-ins. Operates, cleans, and maintains Cabinet Shop equipment. Other duties as assigned.

High school diploma (or GED).

• Five to ten years of experience in cabinetry and furniture building, with demonstrated progression of artistry and evidence of skill development over time.

• As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.
• Advanced knowledge of the practices, techniques, and methods of woodworking and shaping; extensive knowledge of equipment setup and maintenance.
• Ability to design, shape, and build complex cabinet and furniture projects with unique shapes and designs in a timely manner and with precise fit and joints.
• Ability to cut and machine cabinet parts and components accurately and efficiently with minimal waste and error.
• Ability to read and understand measured shop drawings and schematics with multiple views and sections; ability to calculate angles.
• Ability to operate a wide range of power equipment and hand tools to achieve precise cuts and fits, decorative carvings, inlays, and time saving templates and patterns.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in building, repairing, and maintaining cabinetry and furniture.

• Work requires frequent physical effort standing, bending, stooping, arm movement, hand-eye coordination, and precision.
• Heavy lifting (carrying of items more than 50 pounds).
• Work exposes the employee to hazardous materials (chemicals, fumes), noise, and dust.
• Work requires employee to wear uniforms (or gloves or other protective equipment besides a respirator).

To be employed by a Senate employing office in a paid position in the continental United States an individual must:

• Be a U.S. citizen;
• Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C.
• 1324b(a)(3)(B);
• Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a…