Carpenter I​/II​/III

Department:

PUBLIC WORKS Compensation Grade:

G19

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range:

Carpenter I G19 $ 42,764.80 - $66,643.20

Carpenter II G20 $ 44,907.20 - $69,971.20

Carpenter III G22 $ 49,504.00 - $77,147.20

Starting salary – Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications.

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

No

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

About Us:

Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.

Job Duties and

Preferred Qualifications:

Public Works Facilities is hiring a Carpenter to perform maintenance, repairs, renovations, and construction on City-owned commercial and municipal buildings and facilities.

This position may be filled as a Carpenter I, Carpenter II, or Carpenter III, depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Duties include:

Perform general maintenance, preventative maintenance, repairs, renovations, and construction on City buildings and facilities.

Repair furniture, doors, windows, roofing systems, locks, door closers, panic hardware, siding, cornice, cabinets, countertops, laminate, and solid surface materials.

Install and repair doors, windows, commercial locks, and hardware.

Perform framing, trim work, cabinetry, flooring, roofing, siding, concrete forming and pouring, and brick paver installation.

Operate pressure-washing equipment and a variety of hand and power tools while following all safety procedures.

Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and specifications.

Complete daily work orders, maintain accurate records, and prepare reports and cost estimates for labor and materials.

Coordinate with planners and staff during oceanfront events, as assigned.

Maintain clean vehicles and job sites while providing excellent customer service.

Carpenter III employees may direct the work of subordinate carpenters, coordinate work assignments, oversee contractors, and ensure projects comply with local, state, and federal building codes.

Perform other duties as assigned.

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and leave.

Additional requirements:

• DMV Transcript:
Yes
• CDL:
No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse:
No
• CPS Check:
No
• Physical:
Yes
• Respirator:
No
• Psychological Screening:
No
• Polygraph:
No
• At Will:
No

Minimum Requirements:

Carpenter I

Minimum Qualifications:

High school or vocational school, or GED, plus two (2) years in fields such as framing, trim, cornice, siding, cabinetry that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have a current and valid driver’s license.

Carpenter II

Minimum Qualifications:

High School, or GED, plus four (4) years’ experience in carpentry work in the capacity of General Carpenter, Floor Covering Installer, Roofer, Framer, or Form Carpenter; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license.

Carpenter III

Minimum Qualifications:

High School or GED plus six (6) years’ experience in carpentry work in the capacity of general carpenter, floor covering installer, roofer, framer, or form carpenter; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license

Special Requirements :
All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination. Successful completion of…