Journeyman Carpenter

Who We Are Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not‑for‑profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and operates one of the largest and best‑known museum complexes in the world. Our mission is “that the future may learn from the past” through preserving and restoring 18th‑century Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. We engage, inform, and inspire people to learn about this historic capital, the events that occurred here, and the diverse peoples who helped shape a new nation.

Today, Colonial Williamsburg is the largest living‑history museum in the U.S. The Historic Area is the 301‑acre restored colonial capital with 89 original buildings and 525 built‑reconstructed to how they appeared in the 18th century through extensive research. The Foundation also owns and operates the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, the Bob and Marion Wilson Teacher Institute, and the John

D. Rockefeller Jr. Library. Additionally, the Foundation manages five world‑class accommodations and many on‑site restaurants.

The Journeyman Carpenter provides skilled carpentry services to support Foundation operations in a safe, efficient, and cost‑effective manner. The role performs the alteration, construction, repair, and maintenance of 18th‑century original and reconstructed buildings, support structures, and related building components, including shingles, doors, windows, framing, and hardware. Work supports facilities, preservation, and departmental needs across the Foundation and is performed in accordance with established trade, safety, and historical standards.

• Produce high‑quality carpentry work consistent with established trade, craftsmanship, and organizational standards.
• Perform carpentry work using traditional 18th‑century techniques and non‑electric hand tools to alter, construct, and repair buildings, fences, gates, signs, and timber components.
• Utilize power tools and modern carpentry methods to replicate joinery techniques used in both contemporary construction and 18th‑century applications, as appropriate to the project.
• Perform a broad range of carpentry tasks, including work layout and framing; installation and repair of shingles, flashing, stairs, handrails, flooring (wood and tile), doors, windows, and glazing; installation and rekeying of locks; and the preservation, repair, and integration of original and reproduction structures and components.
• Coordinate and integrate carpentry work with building systems and finishes, including plumbing, wiring, heating and air conditioning, insulation, shutters, draperies, hardware, and related architectural elements, as assigned.
• Identify and address safety hazards within work areas in accordance with established safety guidelines and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• This job description reflects the general responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties and responsibilities may evolve over time based on operational needs.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 5 years of relevant carpentry experience.
• Within three months after start date must possess and keep current certifications in Renovation, Repair and Painting (Lead Safety), Asbestos Class 3 Training and Supported Scaffold Competent Person.

Must possess a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s criteria.

• Must provide a 5‑year motor vehicle record prior to employment.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• May not have more than 1 moving violation or at‑fault accident within 12 months.
• May not have more than 2 moving violations or at‑fault accidents within 36 months.
• Must not have any serious motor‑vehicle violations including but not limited to excessive speeding, reckless driving, DUI/DWI, suspended or revoked license, or similar offenses.

• 8 or more years’ experience gained on restoration carpentry/millwork at museums, historic sites, colleges, universities, National…