Carpenter

About the role

SJS Executives is seeking experienced Carpenter for a possible upcoming contract in Montgomery and Tuskegee, Alabama supporting ongoing maintenance operations at two federal medical facilities. SJS is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with 250 employees coast to coast and a headquarters in Virginia Beach, Virginia; it specializes in professional services to support federal and military organizations.

Responsibilities

• Construct, install, repair, and modify wood and wood substitute structures and building components
• Measure, cut, and assemble materials for scaffolding, concrete forms, drywall, roof decking, pallets, panels, and other carpentry projects
• Install and repair walls, doors, windows, staircases, rafters, framing, trim, cabinets, trusses, and beams
• Perform interior and exterior finish carpentry, remodeling, renovation, and repair work
• Plan and lay out carpentry projects using standard construction methods and precision woodworking techniques
• Install metal wall framing, drop ceilings, and related building systems
• Perform basic concrete and masonry work in support of construction and maintenance projects
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to complete assigned work
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and woodworking equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain a safe work environment while following all federal safety regulations and facility procedures

Qualifications

• In accordance with federal regulations, possession of a valid Real ID is a requirement for this position
• Minimum of 3 years of commercial, institutional, industrial, or healthcare carpentry experience
• Experience constructing, repairing, and modifying framing, walls, doors, windows, staircases, trim, cabinetry, trusses, and structural components
• Experience with drywall installation and repair, metal stud framing, and suspended (drop) ceiling systems
• Knowledge of concrete and basic masonry construction techniques
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and construction specifications
• Proficiency using hand tools, power tools, and woodworking equipment common to the carpentry trade
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and 75 pounds occasionally
• Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, and at elevated heights
• Ability to work in confined spaces and perform physically demanding work for extended periods, including standing, bending, kneeling, and reaching
• Ability to work in hot environments and around dust, machinery, chemicals, and other occupational hazards
• Ability to wear an OSHA-approved respirator when required and successfully complete required fit testing
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including steel-toe boots, eye protection, hearing protection, and approved face protection
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification preferred
• Ability to comply with all applicable federal safety regulations and workplace policies
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test and a thorough background check for access onto a military installation; the background check for this position extends past 7 years, in conformance with federal law and US Department of Justice guidelines for work on a military installation

Pay

$20.97 per hour plus an additional $5.09/hr for Health and Welfare totaling $26.06/hr.

Benefits

• 11 paid federal holidays per year
• 56 hours of annual accrued Sick Leave (equivalent to 7 paid days off)