Apprentice Carpenter Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Description Position Overview Join a skilled and mission-driven team dedicated to maintaining and improving public spaces that serve the community every day. As a Carpenter II, you will play a critical role in constructing, repairing, and preserving a wide range of facilities across parks, maintenance yards, nature centers, and public-use buildings. This is an opportunity to apply advanced carpentry skills while contributing to meaningful, visible projects.

About the Division The Facilities Management Division is a team of over 100 professionals responsible for maintaining the Department's facilities, infrastructure, fleet, and major building systems. With an annual budget exceeding $13 million, the division supports both daily operations and long-term Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), balancing the demands of aging infrastructure with new construction and upgrades. Within the division, the Carpentry Shop is a collaborative team focused on park renovations, structural repairs, and preventative maintenance.

Projects include upgrading park buildings and shelters, and maintaining essential infrastructure across diverse environments. About Montgomery Parks Montgomery Parks is an award-winning park system and part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). Supported by more than 800 dedicated employees, we care for 416 parks, trails, and natural spaces across Montgomery County, with team members working in a wide range of roles including park operations, public programs, planning, public safety, and administration.

Our work is visible in everyday moments, from safe, well-maintained trails to welcoming parks and community programs. Careers with Montgomery Parks offer purpose, stability, and the opportunity to make a visible, lasting impact where people live, work, and connect. Learn More About Montgomery Parks: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/ Examples of Important Duties Skilled Carpentry & Construction Perform advanced carpentry work to construct, maintain, and renovate facilities and structures

Execute framing, installation, and finishing work ensuring all structures are square, level, plumb, and code-compliant. Measure, cut, drill, and shape materials with precision. Install and repair doors, windows, roofing systems, and structural components.

Fabricate and install cabinetry, laminates, and detailed finish work. Perform concrete work including pouring and finishing. Project Execution & Planning Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches to complete projects accurately.

Assess repair needs and determine appropriate solutions. Estimate materials, tools, and timelines required for assigned work. Tools, Equipment & Safety Safely operate tools and equipment including skid loaders, forklifts, man lifts, and scaffolding.

Transport materials, tools, and team members to job sites. Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety standards and regulations. Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).

Completion of an approved carpentry apprentice program or four (4) years of progressively responsible carpentry experience. Two (2) years of carpentry experience at the journey level. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total six (6) years.

Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment. Depending on area of assignment, a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements may be required and must be in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations.

Pass Commission medical examination. Supplemental Information Class Specification: Carpenter II May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing. Preferred Qualifications Strong knowledge of carpentry practices, building codes, and safety regulations (MOSH/OSHA).

Experience leading or directing work activities of a trades crew. Working Conditions Occasionally performs work indoors and outdoors; exposure to varied weather conditions, confined spaces, heights, dirt, noise, dust, and fumes. Must be available to work during emergencies.

Positions in this class occasionally remains in a stationary position, moves about inside the office and outside, operates vehicles, tools and equipment, ascend and descends ladders, positions self to complete manual work, pulls and uses fingers to perform carpentry work, moves equipment, tools and objects weighing up to 75 pounds. Why Join Us You'll be part of a skilled, supportive team that takes pride in craftsmanship and public service. Your work will have a direct impact on the safety, functionality, and appearance of community spaces used by thousands.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor. Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1) M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.