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 >>Job Summary We are seeking a motivated Concrete Finisher to join our team. As a Concrete Finisher, you will be responsible for pouring curb and gutter, sidewalk, barrier walls, parapets, footings and much more. This is a physically demanding role that requires attention to detail and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Must be willing to travel if needed. Preferred Experience - Previous experience working on VDOT projects. - Knowledge of concrete construction techniques and materials. - Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately. - Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment. - Finish surfaces of poured concrete using various tools such as trowels, floats, and screeds. - Concrete finishers are expected to inspect finished concrete, patch holes, and fix imperfections after concrete has finished setting. -Maintain a clean and safe work environment by following safety protocols. - The job may require you to work in varying temperatures and conditions depending on the weather and seasons. - Bilingual is a plus! Requirements - Must be at least 18 years of age. - Must be able to lift, carry, and place heavy object. - Must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America. -Successfully completed pre-employment background check. - Perform manual labor for extended shifts and possible weekends If you are a hardworking individual with experience in concrete construction, we encourage you to apply for this position. We offer competitive pay rates and opportunities for career growth within our company. Join our team today! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 – 55 per week Schedule: • 10 hour shift • 12 hour shift Work Location: In person
See More Details >>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 >>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.
