Job Description Expand your construction skills and join the Army National Guard as a Carpentry and Masonry Specialist. You'll gain extensive, hands-on experience in the construction and maintenance of rigging devices, building layout, framing, and fabrication, and assisting in combat engineer missions. Through the use of your basic carpentry and masonry skills, your responsibilities will involve general heavy carpentry, structural steel, and masonry duties that include the fabrication, erection, maintenance, and repair of rigging devices, trusses, and other structural assemblies. Job Duties • Assist in the performance of combat engineer missions Some of the Skills You'll Learn • Basics in concrete technology, materials, proportioning, and control tests • Proper use of finishing tools • Edging, jointing, curing, and protection • Basics in structure foaming, roofing, and flooring Helpful Skills • Enjoy doing physical work • Interest in science and math • Preference for working outdoors • Interest in working with your hands Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career in commercial and residential construction as a mason, carpenter, cement mason, concrete finisher, drywall installer, or ceiling tile installer. If you achieve an advanced level, you could hold positions such as foreman, shift manager, field supervisor, or inspector. Earn While You Learn Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. After 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you will learn fundamental Soldiering skills, you will attend nine weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT), which includes a combination of hands-on and classroom training. As your skills increase, so will your responsibilities. Advanced Carpentry and Masonry Specialists take on more challenging projects, including training and supervising other Soldiers. Benefits/Requirements Benefits • Paid training • A monthly paycheck • Montgomery GI Bill • Federal and State tuition assistance • Retirement benefits for part-time service • Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage) • 401(k)-type savings plan • Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans) • Health care benefits available • VA home loans • Bonuses, if applicable • Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change Requirements • Military enlistment in the Army National Guard • Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate • Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 • Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards • Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details) Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability. Other Job Information Job ID: 6044 ZIP Code: 45662 Job Category: Engineer Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 trade journeyman master carpenter mason
See More Details >>ABOUT THE ROLEWe are seeking a Construction Technician to join our team supporting the Portsmouth Site! This position is full-time and will be based out of Piketon, Ohio.ResponsibilitiesUnder direct supervision, perform construction support job functions as assigned by management.Assist and support management in construction, construction support, and field engineering; the specific work assignment may include duties or activities that assist and support management in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:Provide assistance in the operation of a construction engineering or field engineering department.Perform a variety of assignments of a construction engineering or field engineering support nature, both technical and administrative/clerical.May provide inter-disciplinary support.Perform tasks according to specific and detailed instructions in a safe manner.Assure work performed complies with the accuracy and time constraints of the project.Provides administrative and/or functional support to the Construction team.Perform duties of general/routine complexity in nature.Maintain knowledge of and demonstrate ability to perform work safely in accordance with all approved safety policies, procedures and applicable regulations and perform assigned duties in a safe manner.Actively participated in Safety Work Groups.RequirementsEducation & Years of Experience - High School Diploma and 1+ years of relevant experience.Citizenship - To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.Clearance - To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.Work in an environmental restoration atmosphere (outdated and/or abandoned facilities); potential exposure to equipment movement hazards, dangerous chemicals/solvents or hazardous and radioactive materials if proper safety procedures are not followed.Ability to wear respirator and other protective equipment to enter various types of potentially hazardous areas (such as but not limited to chemical, dust fumes, mists, heat stress factors, etc.).Ability to carry several instruments/equipment or tools while walking extensively; potential prolonged walking/standing, repeated pushing/pulling.Ability to perform medium to very heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, nonrepetitive, and up to 50 pounds of force frequently (any exertion of force/lifting greater than 45 pounds requires usage of a two-person buddy system), and/or more than 20 pounds of force constantly; performing such activities as lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, grasping, kneeling, stooping, reaching.Potential for prolonged driving of or riding in a motor vehicle, machine operation, and/or working around moving equipment/machinery or motorized vehicles (such as but not limited to car, truck, golf cart, gator, heavy equipment).Ability to work in confined areas, tanks, heat stress conditions, high noise and areas with radiation and chemical hazards.Environmental conditions may include weather or temperature extremes, inclement weather (such as but not limited to wind, rain, excessive heat, excessive cold, snow/ice, etc.).In some cases radiological training may be required.May be required to operate company vehicle during the course of work. All safety and DOT regulations and procedures must be adhered to at all times.About the SiteThe DOE's Portsmouth Site, located in Piketon, Ohio, strives to effectively implement EM responsibilities, obligations and activities to accomplish environmental remediation actions in compliance with regulatory milestones and agreements; disposition legacy and newly generated waste; implement Cold Shutdown requirements; disposition of depleted uranium hexafluoride cylinders; and perform Decontamination and Decommissioning (energy.gov).ABOUT GEMGEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:Our philosophy - We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.Our relationships - Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.Our team - We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.Our community involvement - Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSGEM's offered compensation is dependent on candidates' education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee's needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERGEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a carpenter in Portsmouth, OH, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with structured learning, enabling individuals to gain practical skills while earning. Apprenticeships typically span four to five years, demanding extensive on-site training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with a projected 8% job growth from 2022 to 2032. In Portsmouth, OH, carpenters earn an average wage of approximately $1,511 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $41,748 annually. Vocational training programs, local unions, and platforms like Gild facilitate apprenticeships, leading to a rewarding career with significant earning potential.
