General Carpentry Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

The selected candidate will perform a wide variety of construction, repair, renovation and preventative maintenance tasks to ensure facilities, range structures, and associated equipment remain safe, operational, and mission ready. As part of a small, multi-skilled maintenance team, this individual will support daily operations across multiple trades and respond to ability maintenance requirements as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Perform a wide range of carpentry work including framing, finish carpentry, drywall installation and repair, flooring, roofing, doors, windows, cabinetry, fencing, concrete formwork, and general structural repairs.
• Construct, repair, and maintain range structures, training facilities, buildings, and other mission-critical infrastructure.
• Read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, sketches, and technical manuals.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on facilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and complete general maintenance tasks involving electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, welding, and other building systems.
• Assist with installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems including lighting, outlets, switches, motors, conduit, and associated controls.
• Support plumbing repairs including fixtures, valves, piping, and drainage systems.
• Perform minor HVAC maintenance, including replacing motors, belts, filters, relays, contactors, wiring, and related components.
• Operate forklifts, skid steers, aerial lifts, and other equipment as required (training and certifications are a plus).
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and equipment breakdowns to minimize operational downtime.
• Prepare estimates for labor, materials, and equipment required for assigned projects.
• Maintain inventory of materials and request supplies as needed.
• Serve as a liaison between Range Operations, Base Operations & Maintenance, and other stakeholders to coordinate maintenance activities.
• Follow all company policies, safety procedures, and environmental regulations.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while effectively collaborating with a multidisciplinary maintenance team.
• Knowledge of NEC code required.
• Performs all facets of electrical installations.
• Troubleshoots equipment for electrical issues to prevent malfunctions and/or identify opportunities for improvements.
• Ability to research, learn and provide creative technical recommendations in providing power and/or controls to novel systems and various power sources.
• Knowledge and experience working with voltages up to 480 V.
• Maintain and repair as needed all indoor / outdoor lighting systems to include all associated controls and to maintain and repair electrical distribution system in base buildings.
• Repair and replace as needed motors, contacts, relays, motor starters, and motor sheaves, wiring as it pertains to HVAC equipment.
• Skilled in use of tools common to the trade including electric meters
• and hand held powered tools.
• Performs preventive maintenance for electrical fixtures.
• Performs general maintenance tasks necessary for repair at the property.
• Responds to maintenance calls, troubleshooting and repairing issues.
• Runs new power/cables, and performs project work for the assigned customer.
• Prepares estimates, man hours, materials used and orders items needed for job completion or inventory replacement per established procedures.
• Basic decision-making skills; uses independent judgment.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders to include extension ladders
• repetitively during the shift
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Active government security clearance at the time of application.
• Demonstrated experience in commercial or industrial carpentry, construction, facility maintenance, or general building trades.
• Ability to read blueprints, construction drawings, and technical manuals.
• Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general building maintenance.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment common to multiple trades.
• Ability to troubleshoot facility maintenance issues and complete repairs efficiently.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, lift up to 50 pounds, and work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Journeyman Carpenter or equivalent construction experience.
• Electrical Journeyman License (any state).
• Experience supporting military installations, industrial facilities, or government contracts.
• Experience operating forklifts, skid steers, aerial lifts, or other heavy equipment.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Additional certifications in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, welding, or other skilled trades are highly desirable.