Title: 00031/00227 - Carpenter (Multi-Hire) Hiring Range: Commensurate with credentials and experience Pay Band: Agency: Norfolk State University Location: Norfolk State University Agency Website: WWW.NSU.EDU Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties Norfolk State University, Department of Facilities Management, is currently seeking Carpenters. The Department of Facilities Management provides a campus environment that is conducive to working and learning, through systematic maintenance, repair, and renovation and construction of campus buildings, facilities, and infrastructure. Essential functions include but are not limited to: 1. Repairs, restores, and makes minor repairs to various types of building infrastructure systems including windows, frames, baseboards, interior molding, walls, doorframes, etc. 2. Ensures all maintenance efforts are in compliance with city and state code, and agency regulations. 3. Performs preventative maintenance, inspects building infrastructures; creates photographic documentation. 4. Cleans roof drains, removes debris, and performs general carpentry tasks as assigned. 5. Reads schematics, blueprints and various structure diagrams in efforts to ascertain the status and efforts needed in repairing/maintaining various infrastructures. 6. Climb ladders and perform routine inspections. 7. Work independently on assignments of various scale. 8. Utilize tools, including hammers, power tools, ladders, measuring tape, mixing machines, electric saws, and other construction industry tools. 9. Interface effectively, both verbally and in writing, and provide quality customer service. 10. Respond to emergencies, both before and after business hours. 11. Must be able to occasionally lift objects up of 50 pounds unassisted. EEO Statement NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. Minimum Qualifications 1. Work requires knowledge equivalent to a high school diploma or GED or any equivalent combination of experience and training related to Carpentry. 2. Experience utilizing tools, including hammers, power tools, ladders, measuring tape, mixing machines, electric saws, and other construction industry tools. 3. Must have a Valid Driver’s License. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Vocational certification and/or military experience in the carpentry field. Special Instructions: You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or résumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position. Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Contact Information: Name: Office of Human Resources Phone: 757-823-8160 Email: NO EMAILED DOCUMENTS ACCEPTED In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
See More Details >>Gillmann Services is looking for Form Carpenters and concrete finishers in the Chesapeake area. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Examines specifications to determine dimensions of structure. • Measures boards, timbers, or plywood, and marks cutting lines on materials. • Saws boards and plywood panels to required sizes. • Nails cleats (braces) across boards to construct concrete-supporting forms. • Braces forms in place with timbers, tie rods, and anchor bolts, for use in building concrete piers, footings, and walls. • Erects chutes for pouring concrete. • Cuts and assembles timbers to build trestles and cofferdams. • Builds falsework to temporarily strengthen, protect, or disguise buildings undergoing construction. • Erects scaffolding for buildings and installs ladders, handrails, walkways, platforms, and gangways. • Places and finishes concrete using bull float, hand trowel, and other equipment as needed. • Cuts expansion joints in concrete using saws. Portsmouth Office 7576862086 Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Vision insurance Schedule: • Monday to Friday Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Overview We are seeking a skilled Carpenter to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in various carpentry tasks and a strong work ethic. Responsibilities - Perform carpentry work in accordance with safety procedures and quality standards - Utilize power and hand tools to measure, cut, shape, assemble, and join materials - Install and repair structures and fixtures made of wood, plywood, and wallboard - Conduct framing, roofing, flooring installation, concrete forming, and drywall tasks - Collaborate with the team to ensure projects are completed efficiently - Follow blueprints and building plans to meet specifications Requirements - Proven experience as a Carpenter in the construction or restoration industry - Proficiency in using a variety of power tools and hand tools - Knowledge of construction painting techniques - Ability to work independently and as part of a team - Strong attention to detail and precision in carpentry work - Familiarity with frame carpentry techniques is a plus Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour Schedule: • Monday to Friday • Weekends as needed Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Becoming a carpenter in Norfolk, VA typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with an average wage of $41,748 annually, translating to about $803 per week. In Norfolk, VA, apprentices can expect to earn an average of $795 per week, with experienced carpenters earning up to $1,163 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee offer apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.
