SVR is a top specialty event rental company on the East Coast, offering a colorful collection of trend-setting rentals that create fun, joy-filled weddings and events.

We are in search of a carpenter to join our team! The ideal candidate has experience in carpentry/technical direction/large scale prop + furniture work, and is a positive, fun, and solution-oriented person. They will construct and repair our statement custom furniture pieces with exceptional attention and dedication to detail. You will work alongside our carpentry team in our vibrant warehouse outside Washington, DC.

Job Info
- Full or Part Time, M-F, 8 hour shifts, starting late Nov.or Early Dec. 2026
- Monthly on-call weekend work (extremely rare)
- $26.00 - $30.00 /hr based on experience
- Must relocate or commute to Temple Hills, MD
- Reports directly to Inventory + Carpentry Manager

Full Time Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 50% Paid Blue Cross Health Care Premium Plan
- 2 Weeks PTO + Paid Holidays
- 401k with employer matching

What Youll Do:
- Repair existing inventory, including our wide array of antique furniture and larger pieces like bars and backdrops.
- Build new inventory and custom build proposals from draftings, sketches, and concepts.
- Construct exceptional quality builds, i.e. strong/clean joints and finish work, wiped glue, even seal and stain application
- Construct pieces with durability and mobility at the forefront of your attention - our pieces shift locations and are transported frequently and need to be as strong and modular as possible.
- Maintain a clean, walkable, safe and organized workspace at all times, and follow all shop guidelines related to safety.
- Provide record of finishes and lumber used on all inventory at completion of builds.
- Assist team with safe-use assembly demonstrations.
- Assist with general warehouse activities, rare on-site event installations/requirements, and rare monthly on-call repairs as needed.
- Be an On-Call Weekend Carpenter at least 1x per month during our busy season (April-July + September-October)

What Youll Bring to the Table:
- Extensive background in creative carpentry, fine woodworking, and furniture repair.
- Exceptional attention and dedication to detail
- Excellent ability to communicate and follow instructions
- Creative problem solving skills
- Dedication to safe shop practices
- Desire to learn and improve our inventory and exceed our clients expectations
- A positive attitude, can-do mentality, and commitment to being a team player
- Respects and embraces our diverse SVR staff

What We Require:
- 4+ Years Experience in fine woodworking and furniture repair
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and general concepts
- Exceptional knowledge of carpentry and furniture repair tools and practices
- Valid drivers license and reliable transportation
- Commitment to maintaining a healthy and equitable workplace.
- Can safely lift 50+lbs
- Pass a criminal background check before hire.



Send us an email with a couple sentences about yourself, why you would be a good fit for this role, your resume, and a couple pictures of your work!