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Experienced Mason - Learn Historic Restoration & Lime Mortar Systems

The Durable Slate Company, Baltimore, MD, United States


Experienced Mason - Learn Historic Restoration & Lime Mortar Systems
The Durable Restoration Company is hiring experienced masons to join a specialized historic restoration team working on stone, masonry, and preservation projects across federal, military, and historic sites. This is a skilled trade role that builds long‑term expertise in historic restoration masonry.

About Durable Restoration
Durable Restoration is a specialized historic preservation contractor focused on restoring stone, masonry, and architectural structures across federal, military, and historic sites.

What you will work on

Work on the restoration and preservation of historic masonry and stone structures

Perform repointing and repair of aging masonry systems

Work with lime‑based mortars and specialty restoration materials

Contribute to federal, military, and historic preservation projects

Hands‑on craftsmanship on long‑lasting, visible structures

Preferred traits

Experience in repointing or masonry repair (historic mortar experience is a plus—we will train the right candidates)

Carpentry, metal work, roofing skills are an plus

Historic mortar experience is not required—we provide full training in restoration techniques.

Compensation

$20‑$40/hr. based on experience and skill progression

Pay increases based on performance

Basic requirements

Masonry experience and efficiency

Reliable work ethic

Position requirements

Pre‑employment drug screening (We are a drug‑free workplace!)

Pre‑employment background check

Federal/DoD clearance needed for specific projects

We offer

Paid in‑house and on‑the‑job training.

Paid Safety and OSHA Compliance Training.

Uncapped overtime and work through the winter.

Health, vision, dental insurance and 401(k) after 90 days.

Quarterly bonuses for perfect attendance, Saturdays worked and days worked out of town.

Promotions based on performance, not tenure.

Paid vacation and holidays.

Paid travel time, hotel and per diem provided when traveling.

The Durable Slate and Restoration Companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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