Job Description

Job Location: NC The Umstead Hotel and Spa - Cary, NC 27513
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $23.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Job Shift: AM/Day

Position Summary
The Assistant Woodworker is responsible for maintaining and restoring all wooden furniture and fixtures across the property, with a special focus on outdoor pieces. This position plays a key role in upholding the hotel’s aesthetic standards by ensuring that every wooden surface reflects the brand’s commitment to luxury, detail, and quality craftsmanship.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and restore all outdoor wooden furniture and decorative elements to the highest standards of appearance and durability.
- Use appropriate chemicals, strippers, and tools to safely remove existing varnish, paint, or finishes.
- Perform staining, varnishing, painting, detailing, and upholstery reattachment for wooden furniture and fixtures.
- Add finishing touches, including polishing and buffing, to restore and enhance the natural luster of wood surfaces.
- Disassemble items as needed for refinishing or repair using appropriate hand and power tools.
- Fill and smooth cracks, depressions, and imperfections using wood putty, glue, nails, screws, and related materials.
- Mix and apply finish ingredients to achieve desired colors, shades, and finishes that align with the hotel’s design palette.
- Remove old or damaged finishes and parts using sandpaper, abrasives, solvents, steel wool, or stripping tools.
- Clean and prepare all surfaces properly prior to applying new finishes or coatings.
- Ensure all work areas are clean, organized, and in compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Work collaboratively with the Engineering and Housekeeping teams to address repair and maintenance requests promptly and professionally.
Job Requirements
- Perform all assigned tasks following strict safety procedures and hotel policies.
- Ability to work on ladders or elevated platforms for extended periods.
- Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Quick learner with the ability to absorb training efficiently and follow detailed instructions.
- Physically capable of performing duties involving frequent lifting, climbing, balancing, walking, stretching, stooping, and handling of materials.
- Strong attention to detail, craftsmanship, and an eye for quality finishes.
- Basic knowledge of woodworking tools, finishing materials, and safety practices.
- Positive attitude and professional demeanor consistent with a luxury hotel environment.