Becoming a carpenter typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with an average weekly wage of $1,511 in Destin, FL, and projects an 8% job growth from 2024 to 2030. Apprentices earn an average of $551.67 per week in Destin, with experienced professionals often exceeding $1,000 weekly. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Home Builders Institute help aspiring carpenters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
Job Description: Amentum is seeking a Carpenter to support a Facilities O&M Services Contract. The Carpenter will be responsible for providing day-to-day support for all facilities designated under O&M operations. Carpentry O&M typically supports M-F from 06:30 to 3:30 and have competency for the following: • Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace. • Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals. • Comply with all site policies and procedures. • Follow IBC and NFPA codes when applicable. • Responsible for the planning and laying out work from blueprints, rough draft drawings, models, or verbal instructions, while using a variety of carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools, and standard measuring instruments. • Follow instructions to detail for the task at hand by CM supervisor. • Execute generated workorders from site’s computer maintenance management system (CMMS). • Making standard shop computations relating to dimensions of job/task to be performed. • Selecting appropriate materials necessary for the task at hand following. • Cutting, shaping, and assembling wooden articles or set ups. • Operate a variety of woodworking machines, such as table saws, miter saws, jointers, belt sanders, routers, nail guns, impact guns, etc. to surface, cut, or shape lumber or to fabricate parts for wood products or assemblies. • Frame walls or basic structures with wood and/or metal studs. • Perform drywall installation and repairs. • Paint various substrates (wood, drywall, concrete, etc.). • Provide verbal feedback or detailed report to the CM supervisor daily. • Prepare and submit detailed purchase requests for taskings assigned from the O&M and CM Supervisors. • Assist with maintaining shop inventory for day to day used items for taskings. • Perform jobs/tasks in outside unconditioned environment working in the extreme hot and humid weather. • Responsible for maintaining and cleaning government issued items and/or property. • Perform other duties and activities as directed such as: basic painting, lawn maintenance with grass cutting and weed eating, working with other trades to complete general task(s) at hand. • Able to obtain and maintain a forklift certification. • Able to work in areas of height of boom, scissor, and or man basket • Able to obtain and maintain certification for fall protection. Minimum Qualifications: • Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance. • H.S diploma or equivalent. • 5 yrs. experience performing as a Carpenter. • Provide applicable certifications. • Computer literacy to navigate online required training, time keeping, and email. • A valid Driver's license form applicant's home state is required. Additional Duties: • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. • Being fit for duty. • Ability to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly or as needed performing various assigned task. • Ability to do the following for extended periods of time: stoop, bend, kneel, reach, twist and carry. • Ability to stand 8-10 hrs. per day. • Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment, and have flexibility to move from one task to the next or work multiple tasks simultaneously. • Be able to work in a team environment. • Be a problem solver or solution maker. • Reasoning ability. • Can define problems and collect data while establishing facts to draw valid conclusions. • Good customer service skills. • Self-starter and motivated to perform at high level. Optional Qualifications: • CDL • Heavy equipment experience/ certifications Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.
See More Details >>Job Description: Amentum is seeking a Carpenter to support a Facilities O&M Services Contract. The Carpenter will be responsible for providing day-to-day support for all facilities designated under O&M operations. Carpentry O&M typically supports M-F from 06:30 to 3:30 and have competency for the following: • Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace. • Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals. • Comply with all site policies and procedures. • Follow IBC and NFPA codes when applicable. • Responsible for the planning and laying out work from blueprints, rough draft drawings, models, or verbal instructions, while using a variety of carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools, and standard measuring instruments. • Follow instructions to detail for the task at hand by CM supervisor. • Execute generated workorders from site's computer maintenance management system (CMMS). • Making standard shop computations relating to dimensions of job/task to be performed. • Selecting appropriate materials necessary for the task at hand following. • Cutting, shaping, and assembling wooden articles or set ups. • Operate a variety of woodworking machines, such as table saws, miter saws, jointers, belt sanders, routers, nail guns, impact guns, etc. to surface, cut, or shape lumber or to fabricate parts for wood products or assemblies. • Frame walls or basic structures with wood and/or metal studs. • Perform drywall installation and repairs. • Paint various substrates (wood, drywall, concrete, etc.). • Provide verbal feedback or detailed report to the CM supervisor daily. • Prepare and submit detailed purchase requests for taskings assigned from the O&M and CM Supervisors. • Assist with maintaining shop inventory for day to day used items for taskings. • Perform jobs/tasks in outside unconditioned environment working in the extreme hot and humid weather. • Responsible for maintaining and cleaning government issued items and/or property. • Perform other duties and activities as directed such as: basic painting, lawn maintenance with grass cutting and weed eating, working with other trades to complete general task(s) at hand. • Able to obtain and maintain a forklift certification. • Able to work in areas of height of boom, scissor, and or man basket • Able to obtain and maintain certification for fall protection. Minimum Qualifications: • Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance. • H.S diploma or equivalent. • 5 yrs. experience performing as a Carpenter. • Provide applicable certifications. • Computer literacy to navigate online required training, time keeping, and email. • A valid Driver's license form applicant's home state is required. Additional Duties: • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. • Being fit for duty. • Ability to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly or as needed performing various assigned task. • Ability to do the following for extended periods of time: stoop, bend, kneel, reach, twist and carry. • Ability to stand 8-10 hrs. per day. • Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment, and have flexibility to move from one task to the next or work multiple tasks simultaneously. • Be able to work in a team environment. • Be a problem solver or solution maker. • Reasoning ability. • Can define problems and collect data while establishing facts to draw valid conclusions. • Good customer service skills. • Self-starter and motivated to perform at high level. Optional Qualifications: • CDL • Heavy equipment experience/ certifications Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters .
See More Details >>dyman we’re growing our team of handyman / carpenter professionals so we can be one of the most well-respected home repair and maintenance companies in the country. We’re looking for highly-skilled craftsman who can "do it all" while taking excellent care of our customers. Mr. Handyman is known for exceptional service, quality work, and our "Done Right Promise." We stand behind this commitment because we only hire the best Carpenters and work hard to take care of our team members. Why You’ll Want to Join Our Team Here are just a few of the benefits you’ll receive when joining the Mr. Handyman team as a Carpenter. • Competitive Pay $28 -$40 / hour • Company Van • Company Gas Card • An office team that answers all calls and helps you take care of the customers • Flexibility • Your own iPad • Paid Holidays • Paid Vacation • Bonus Opportunities Your Responsibilities as a Handyman Professional • Completing Maintenance & Repairs - You’ll be completing small to medium maintenance and repairs for home and commercial projects. The project length can range from two hours to two days. • Making Recommendations and Managing Expectations with Customers - You’ll communicate with customers to help them understand what they need to have done and manage expectations about the scope of work and costs. • Create Life-Long Customers - Deliver a great experience that wows life-long repeat customers. You will follow the Mr. Handyman Way - a repeatable process that makes it easy to wow the customer every time. • You’ll need to self-manage as you’ll be alone often. • You’ll need to speak with customers and provide excellent customer service while asking for reviews and collecting payments. • You’ll need to have the necessary tools, including the ability to use technology. • You'll need to document the job while following our process, the Mr. Handyman Way Experience. • You’ll need to wear proper PPE as well as booties to protect our customer’s home. Requirements These are the minimum requirements to be considered for the position of Carpenter. • Live within the area • Have 8+ years’ experience as a paid handyman • Own your own tools • Be insurable for driving our vehicle • Complete a background and driving record check • Able to lift 50 pounds independently • Able to safely work at heights and work overhead for extended periods of time • Professional appearance and maintenance of company-provided vehicle As an experienced Handyman, you have strong proficiency in at least three (3) of the following: • Carpentry work • Bathroom improvements • Kitchen improvements • Painting, both inside and out • Drywall work, minor and major repairs • General plumbing and electrical, where allowed by law • Floor installation and refurbishing • Familiar with building codes Remember, we’re looking to hire only the best. If that’s you, APPLY TODAY! Should you meet the requirements for the position, our system will schedule you for an interview immediately. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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