Entry Level Carpenter Jobs in Springfield, VA (NOW HIRING)

General Statement of Job *This position may be filled as a Maintenance Worker I or II depending on the certifications, experience and qualifications of the candidate* CDL HOLDER BONUS INCENTIVE $2,000 Hiring Bonus for valid CDL Holders. $1,000 after first 90 days and $1,000 upon completion of 1 year probation. Retention Bonus of $2,000 each year following Street Maintenance Division The purpose of this class within the organization is to perform a variety of entry-level manual maintenance duties required to preserve or improve the safety, cleanliness, appearance, and appeal of the Town by maintaining, cleaning, repairing, constructing and installing the Town's asphalt, concrete, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, traffic, signage, signal, landscaping, trees, buildings and other infrastructure.

Work unit assignment determines primary and essential functions of position. Work is performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions,or indoors depending on individual work assignments. Work environment includes exposure to noise, dust and traffic with extended periods of standing, walking, bending, crouching, lifting heavy objects and operating equipment.

In addition to manual labor, this position may require use of a variety of power tools, and operate trucks and other pieces of equipment. This job may prepare an incumbent for career progression by gaining additional, more complex, skills. This class works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Work Schedule Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Overtime as necessary and mandatory during emergency situations Position Grade Maintenance Worker I: Town Grade 112: $48,745-$78,749 Maintenance Worker II: Town Grade 114: $53,741-$86,523 All new employees must satisfactorily complete a background check. A conditional offer of employment may then be made contingent upon the successful completion of a physical exam that includes drug testing. These are Non-Exempt Positions.

Duties and Responsibilities The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary. Essential Functions: Performs a variety of concrete work; pours, and finishes concrete to repair curbs, sidewalks, driveway aprons, catch basin; hauls and disposes broken concrete; maintains and repairs retainer walls, piers, bridge abatements, culverts, crosswalks with handicap ramps; repairs brick work and maintains all existing brick work; cleans all new brick work by water jet power washer and muriatic acid; repairs, rebuilds, cleans and maintains storm drains and catch basins.

Opens manholes, valves and hydrants as directed. Deploys traffic control devices and is exposed to traffic conditions. Assists with storm and sanitary sewer cleaning and inspection, utilizing high velocity and mechanical cleaning methods and assists with repairs for water line breaks.

Makes repairs to Town buildings by performing carpentry, electrical, and plumbing work; replaces trim work; installs doors and frames; replaces broken glass in windows; hangs and paints drywall; repairs or replaces locks; replaces floor and ceiling tiles. Performs a variety of ground maintenance work; clears sites of trash and excess shrubbery; removes snow; operates leaf machine and/or rakes leaves; removes fallen trees, branches, and debris from roadways; mows grass in the parks and around public building; preps athletic fields for games. Enters and works in confined spaces, using personal protective equipment, and operates under Virginia and OSHA standards for excavation and confined space entry.

Sweeps, mops, scrubs, vacuums, and buffs floors, hallways, dusts and cleans furniture, equipment, fixtures, window sills; cleans, strips, and waxes floors; washes interior and exterior of windows, railways, and blinds; collects and removes wastepaper and trash from offices, halls and restrooms; washes walls, mirrors, wall fixtures and drinking fountains; disinfects toilets, wash bowls and urinals. Collects trash and yard waste, picks up leaves and brush, empties containers and dumpsters; receives and/or reviews records and reports, such as those identifying what is in each container. Refers to rules and regulations, policies and procedures manuals, codes/laws/regulations, publications and reference texts.

Operates a variety of non-commercial vehicles and equipment. Uses a variety of tools such as, but not limited to, brooms and shovels and a variety of supplies, such as safety supplies and others. Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals, such as, the town manager, supervisors, co-workers, the general public and, occasionally, elected officials.

Interprets map documents, diagrams, sketches, technical manuals and uses associated numbering systems for utility assets; interprets various plan drawings. Competently uses software and computer tablets for email and record-keeping. Responsible for performing updates; records activity into Town's electronic maintenance management system, such as time log, equipment and materials used for maintenance, repair or replacement, and the associated utility asset identification.

Additional Duties: Installs street and traffic signs. Loads and unloads trucks. Cleans and lubricates work vehicle and equipment.

Flags traffic in work areas for workers and drivers. Returns to work for snow emergencies. Paints public buildings.

Performs related work as assigned. Maintains positive relations with co-workers and customers. Responsibilities, Requirements and Impacts Data Responsibility: Data Responsibility refers to information, knowledge, and conceptions obtained by observation, investigation, interpretation, visualization, and mental creation.

Data are intangible and include numbers, words, symbols, ideas, concepts, and oral verbalizations. Collects, classifies or formats data or information in accordance with a prescribed schema or plan to facilitate the identification and extraction of useful information. People Responsibility: People include co-workers, workers in other areas or agencies and the general public.

Speaks with or signals to people to convey or exchange information of a general nature. Asset Responsibility: Assets responsibility refers to the responsibility for achieving economies or preventing loss within the organization. Requires some responsibility for achieving minor economies and/or preventing minor losses through the handling of or accounting for materials, supplies or small amounts of money.

Mathematical Requirements: Mathematics requires the use of symbols, numbers and formulas to solve mathematical problems. Uses addition and subtraction, multiplication and division and/or calculates ratios, rates and percents. Communications Requirements: Communications involves the ability to read, write, and speak.

Reads routine sentences, instructions, regulations, procedures or work orders; writes routine sentences and completes routine job forms and incident reports; speaks routine sentences using proper grammar. Judgment Requirements: Judgment requirements refer to the frequency and complexity of judgments and decisions given the stability of the work environments, the nature and type of guidance, and the breadth of impact of the judgments and decisions. Responsible for guiding others, requiring a few decisions, affecting the individual and a few co-workers; works in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions, but with some variations from the routine.

Complexity of Work: Complexity addresses the analysis, initiative, ingenuity, concentration and creativity, required by the job and the presence of any unusual pressures present in the job. Performs semi-skilled work involving set procedures and rules, but with frequent problems; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results or occasional exposure to unusual pressure. Impact of Errors: Impact of errors refers to consequences such as damage to equipment and property, loss of data, exposure of the organization to legal liability, and injury or death for individuals.

The impact of errors is moderate - affects those in work unit. Physical Demands: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

Equipment Usage: Equipment usage involves responsibility for materials, machines, tools, equipment, work aids, and products. Leads or handles machines, tools, equipment or work aids involving moderate latitude for judgment regarding attainment of a standard or in selecting appropriate items. Unavoidable Hazards: Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery. Safety of Others: Safety of others refers to the level of responsibility for the safety of others, either inherent in the job or to ensure the safety of the general public. Requires responsibility for the safety and health of others.

Minimum Training and Experience Maintenance Worker I- Requires High School diploma or GED equivalent. Requires three months manual labor, relevant equipment operation or closely related experience. Maintenance Worker II- Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.

Requires one-year relevant equipment operation, facility maintenance or closely related experience Special Certifications and Licenses: Maintenance Worker I & II: Valid State driver's license. Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance The Town of Vienna is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Town of Vienna to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.

Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management