Wood Technologist jobs in Louisiana

NOLA Wood Windows preserves the soul and historic fabric of New Orleans by restoring and building historic windows and doors and educating homeowners using sustainable practices and historic traditions minimizing environmental impact.

We're looking to expand our restoration team. This team is responsible turning back time for wood doors and window sashes and transform them back to almost new condition. The process involves removing current paint, putty and glass to then repair, prime, glaze and paint. This position is based in the shop with minimal to no work at a clients home.

Our shop operates Monday - Thursday between 7am - 5:30pm. We are looking for up to 20 hours per week with an opportunity to become full time in future.

The right person is comfortable:

• Making safety your top priority
• Enjoys working with your hands all day
• Comfortable wearing a respirator for 5 hours a day
• Working in an unconditioned shop isn't a concern (85 degrees in summer)
• Able to stand for 8 hours
• Comfortably lift 50 pounds multiple times a day
• Quick to learn new processes and following a process manual
• Working around lead paint including required lead level blood testing paid for by the company
• Positive attitude

Qualifications:

• Desire to learn and quickly pick-up new things
• Ability to work independently and often solo
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality craftsmanship
• Great communicator who connects with people, even challenging ones
• Enjoys and brings a low stress energy to work

Our work environment includes:

• Four day work week
• Flexible working hours for part time staff
• Safe work environment
• Supportive atmosphere
• 401k with company match after first 6 months

Interested in working with your hands? Love making something old look new again? Want to learn a trade that would allow you to travel anywhere in the country?

Apply today at: https://nolahrgroup.bamboohr.com/careers/25?source=aWQ9MjA=

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• On-the-job training
• Tools provided

Compensation package:

• Hourly pay

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to Commute:

• New Orleans, LA 70118 (Required)

Work Location: In person