Carpenter Helper Jobs in Blue Ridge, VA (NOW HIRING)

Description The City of Roanoke's Department of Public Works is looking for skilled Facilities Trades Professionals to join our team. Depending on your area of assignment, you'll bring your expertise to one of the following divisions: Mechanical Division (Plumber) You'll repair, maintain, troubleshoot, and install commercial plumbing systems, including HVAC piping, rainwater recovery systems, and swimming pool and decorative fountain maintenance. You'll study plans, drawings, specifications, and work orders to determine what each job requires and how to sequence repairs or installations, and you may assist your supervisor or foreman with layout sketches, material lists, and time estimates.

You should be a proficient backhoe operator, comfortable installing and repairing light utility piping, fitting steel pipe systems, and assisting a welder or fabricator as needed. This position requires a minimum of 3-5 years of experience and/or a journeyman-level plumber license. You'll be given ample time to obtain your Virginia State Master Plumber Certification.

Backflow Certification is preferred, but if you don't already have it, you'll be given time to earn your Virginia State Backflow Certification. Structural Division (Carpentry/Building Envelope/Roofer) You'll clean, service, repair, and replace roofs, windows, doors, siding, caulking, flashing, and gutters on City of Roanoke buildings. You'll also help develop and maintain a database cataloging information on all City-owned roofs, buildings, and structures, so we can plan field maintenance schedules and replacement needs ahead of time.

You'll supervise and take part in the work of a crew handling a variety of maintenance and construction projects, assisting your supervisor or foreman with layout sketches, material lists, and time estimates. You'll study plans, drawings, specifications, and work orders to determine the scope and sequence of each job. As a rough and finish carpenter, you'll install and remove frame walls, drywall, ceramic tile, carpet, windows, doors, blinds, and siding, and handle structure demolition when needed.

You should also be comfortable constructing or repairing office furniture and pouring and finishing concrete across City-owned buildings. HVAC Division You'll perform technical work maintaining, repairing, replacing, and installing heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment, controls, and distribution systems. You may assist the Lead HVAC Technician with designing HVAC systems, including new installations and modifications to existing ones, and you'll help train other technicians and staff on preventative maintenance best practices.

You should be comfortable climbing and working on ladders and lifts to reach high ceilings and walls. You'll need a high school diploma or GED, along with 3-5+ years of progressively responsible experience working with complex HVAC systems and equipment - including chillers, boilers, package units, and VAV systems (direct digital, pneumatic, and automated controls). This role requires 3-5 years of experience and/or a minimum of a journeyman-level HVAC license.

You'll be given ample time to obtain your Virginia State Master HVAC Certification. The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer. To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry.

Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community. These are non-exempt positions.

Examples of Duties Performs work in multiple (mechanical/structural/ HVAC/welding/sheet metal) skilled trades. May lead and participate in the work of a crew engaged in highly skilled maintenance, and construction activities. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three to five years' experience and/or training in trades area assigned or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requires possession of a valid VA driver's permit. Typical Qualifications ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

May include the following depending on area of assignment Knowledge of pertinent rules and regulations, guidelines, safety orders, departmental operating procedures and safety regulations sufficient to ensure that work is performed in compliance with applicable law. Discuss job requirements and receives detailed instructions from supervisor or foreman Inspects work in progress to ensure conformance with instructions; Maintains accurate log sheets and checklists Assists with special events, snow removal and other emergency tasks, including some nights, weekends and holidays, as needed Operates heavy and light equipment during snow removal, special events, and other emergency tasks, including some nights, weekends, and holidays when needed Adheres to established safety procedures as well as sound safety and housekeeping practices Requisitions parts and materials used in the repair of equipment Inspects equipment for proper safety and ensure truck is equipped with all necessary equipment for the day's assignment (i.e. water cooler, first aid kit, safety flares, etc.) Performs at minimum journey-level trades work in one of the following areas: carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and/or welding Must be able to climb/work on ladders/lifts to reach high ceilings or walls Trains and instructs subordinates (when directed by Supervisor or Foreman) Follows safety rules/procedures; avoid known hazards in the work environment

Reviews safety procedures before beginning each job with known hazards Places avoidance of injury or property damage above all other job requirements May be required to operate out of a bucket truck, training will be provided if needed May be required to take classes or training to enhance job performance Assist with on-call on a rotating basis as requested by Manager or Superintendent (Tuesday at 3:30 PM-Tuesday at 7:00 AM) SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES May act as a Lead for specific job tasks, when needed Supplemental Information QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three to five years of experience and/or training in the trades area assigned or equivalent combination of education and experience. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Requires a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia HVAC Division requires a minimum of 3-5 years' experience and/or a journeyman level HVAC license - Will be provided ample time to obtain a Virginia State Master HVAC Certification.

Mechanical Division (Plumber) requires a minimum of 3-5 years' experience and/or a journeyman level plumber license, will be provided ample time to obtain a Virginia State Master Plumber Certification. Backflow Certification preferred, if the candidate doesn't have this certification, he/she will be provided ample time to obtain a Virginia State Backflow Certification. May be required to pass CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Systems) background check due to working in secured areas, depending on area of assignment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; the employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds; Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. May be required to wear some type of respiratory protection in the performance of their duties; Pulmonary test will be provided by the city.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working conditions include restricted movement, dirty environment, hazardous materials, lifting and carrying heavy objects.

While the employee he/she performs the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.