Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

We are hiring a Carpenter to assist in awide variety of building repairs, renovations and construction.

This position will be filled as a Carpenter I or Carpenter II - depending on qualification of the selected candidate.*

Work involves receiving work order assignments from supervisor to perform a variety of tasks such as:

• General maintenance, preventative maintenance and repair of city buildings and facilities
• Repair furniture, doors, windows, locks, door closures, panic bars and all types of roofs
• Pour concrete, assist in framing, trim, siding, cornice, roofing and cabinetry on public buildings and facilities
• Operate a pressure washer. Have knowledge of repair and installation of brick pavers.
• Use a multitude of tools and equipment associated with the trade to construct and repair various wood articles
• May also be required to move furniture.
• Effectively assist in building or repairing all types of structures in accordance with standards of the trade.
• Correctly operate hand and power tools following all safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean vehicle and job site.
• Keep neat and orderly records in order for future reference and statistical purposes.
• Must have good customer service.
• Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described in the job description.

The ideal candidate for the Carpenter I will have hands-on experience in pressure washing, paver installation, interior and exterior trim work, cabinet and hardware installation, flooring, roofing, siding, and general carpentry.

• * The Carpenter I City Job Description can be found here. The salary pay grade range is the following: $36,753 - $56,971

The ideal candidate for the Carpenter II will have advanced experience in renovations and new construction. Skilled in finish and rough carpentry, framing, siding, roofing, commercial flooring, concrete forming and pouring, doors and windows installation, pavers, and pressure washing. Capable of reading blueprints, preparing cost estimates and reports, maintaining records, providing customer service, and training and directing others.

• * The Carpenter II City Job Description can be found here. The salary pay grade range is the following: $44,678 - $69,243

The City offers a generous compensation package which includes comprehensive benefits, paid holidays, annual and sick leave and much more!

Apply today and start your career as a Carpenter with the City of Virginia Beach.