Window Preservation Technician

Company Description

Old Window Revival is a full service traditional wood and steel window restoration, repair, and fabrication company in Houston, TX. We specialize in traditional windows built before 1950 and also provide services for traditional doors and architectural details.

We are seeking individuals who are wanting to enter a skilled trade and long-term employment opportunity in the Houston historic preservation scene.

We offer specialized skills in bringing life and functionality back to windows built before 1950. We use preservation methods which take great care and consideration into prolonging the service life of historic architecture.The employment/training process runs much like a traditional apprentice model with a half hour of "classroom" education a week (for the first six months) on topics not covered in on the job training, and an increase in wages/title as specific skill sets are mastered. Because this is a specialized trade, training on the job is substantial and requires proficiency in many skillsets.

Apprentice: 6 months (start at $19)

Journeyman: 1 year ($2 increase)

Craftsman: 6 months ($2 increase)

Master Craftsman: 1 year ($3 increase)

Fulfillment of Master Craftsman ($4 increase)

Once a Master Craftsman there is opportunity for substantial wage growth and company responsibilities.The first six months, the Apprentice can expect to be fulfilling many general labor duties as well as slowly getting exposed to skills such as: safe removal of lead paint, wood finishing, glass glazing, detailed painting, weatherstripping, wood repairs, and fabrication.

We are a small and growing company. This means that there will be many changes over time and you will be directly instrumental in the evolution of the company.

This position can be very physically and mentally demanding. Work is performed on both historic properties as well as in an East Houston workshop, split roughly 50/50. There is sometimes heavy lifting, precise and repetitive movements, hot Houston summers, standing most of the time, and having to wear respirators for about 30% of the time.

Requirements:- Must be desiring to enter a new skilled trade with long-term growth opportunities.

- Have a personal vehicle

- Speak English

- Able to work 40 hours per week

- Able to complete an I-9 form to verify identity and work authorization.

- Live in Houston. Workshop is located in east downtown. We are not able to hire applicants with a two hour round trip commute, so please live in the Houston city limits.

- Able to travel to various worksites throughout Houston, usually one location per day for roughly 50% of the time.

Qualifications:

Because window restoration is such a specialized trade, no previous experience is expected or required. While other skilled trades apply to the various skill sets we use, preservation trades is very unique in methods and practices. Modern glazier work, modern carpentry, and modern painting will not apply to what we do. The type of candidate we are seeking is someone with a passion for growing and learning in a new hands-on craft, a respect for hard work, and a very conscientious detail-oriented mindset.If you love historic buildings and homes, love hands-on work, value meaningful work, not opposed to physical/mental challenges, thrive on problem-solving, and have an innate curiosity, you will stand out above the rest.

Old Window Revival is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• We are only looking to hire individuals which are genuinely looking to enter a new skilled trade career. Unless you have prior experience doing window restoration, other skilled trades experience will not apply. The training process for this position is three years long to achieve all the necessary skills. Not exclusively, but this position is ideal for someone who is currently employed in a chosen career and looking for something brand new. So our most important initial question is: Why are you looking to enter a new skilled trade career?

Location:

• Houston, TX 77003 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19