Carpenter/Roofer

Amentum•Kings Bay Base, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Carpenter/Roofer to support a government contract in Kings Bay, Georgia. The position performs carpentry work needed to maintain buildings, woodwork, and equipment in good repair, including bins, cribs, counters, benches, partitions, doors, floors, stairs, casings, and trim. Work includes planning and laying out work from blueprints, drawings, models, or verbal instructions; using carpentry hand and portable power tools and measuring instruments; performing shop computations; and selecting materials. The maintenance carpenter role generally requires training and experience acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience. The role also inspects commercial built-up and single-ply roofing systems for stress, wear, and failure; repairs commercial low- and steep-slope roofs according to manufacturer specifications; and troubleshoots rainwater intrusion into building structures. The Carpenter/Roofer identifies, modifies, and repairs metal components, including flashings, gravel stops, roof panels, pitch pockets, and coping. The role also inspects, disassembles, and modifies steel siding, siding channels, and flashing to prevent water intrusion, performs other work related to maintaining and modifying guiding structures, and carries out other duties as assigned. The successful candidate must complete an approved National Roofing Contractors Association roofing seminar within 90 days of hire and every two years thereafter. The position requires work at various heights using mechanical lifting devices, personal protective equipment, and ongoing compliance with Amentum safety, quality, operational, and environmental requirements. Continued eligibility for access to all areas of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay is required, subject to a government security investigation.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
At least three years of verifiable current hands-on roofing experience in roof inspection, repair, and maintenance.
At least two years of verifiable experience as a journey-level carpenter.
Ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading, measurement, and layout.
Successfully complete an NRCA-approved roofing seminar within 90 days of hire and every two years thereafter.
Possess the standard tools of the trade.
Ability to work at various heights using mechanical lifting devices.
Possess a valid state driver's license.
Wear hard-toed safety shoes meeting ASTM F2413-05 standards.
Meet continuing government security eligibility requirements for access to all areas of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.
Use required personal protective equipment.
Meet the physical demands described for the role, including climbing up to 35 feet and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Maintain buildings, woodwork, and equipment in good repair, including wood fixtures, doors, floors, stairs, casings, and trim.
Plan and lay out carpentry work from blueprints, drawings, models, or verbal instructions; perform shop computations and select materials.
Inspect commercial built-up and single-ply roofing systems for stress, wear, and failure.
Repair commercial low- and steep-slope roofs in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
Troubleshoot and identify rainwater intrusion into building structures.
Identify, modify, and repair metal roofing components, including flashings, gravel stops, roof panels, pitch pockets, and coping.
Inspect, disassemble, and modify steel siding, siding channels, and flashing to prevent water intrusion.
Perform other maintenance and modification work pertaining to guiding structures and other assigned duties.
Complete required safety training and fulfill applicable self-aid/buddy-aid, emergency-response, and safety-team responsibilities.
Perform job activities in compliance with Amentum quality policies, applicable quality-system documents, customer contracts, and operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

Benefits

$15.42 per hour contributed to health and welfare benefits, effective 12/01/25.
Company 401(k) match up to 6% of employee contributions.
Paid time off starting at 2.62 hours per pay period (136 hours annually), with increases based on tenure.
12 paid holidays.
Bereavement and leave share programs.
Shift differential of $1.75–$2.00 per hour, depending on shift start time.
Hazard pay of $3.00 per hour for designated high-risk work areas.
Lead pay of $2.25 per hour for lead roles.
On-call pay of two hours of overtime pay per day when on call during off-days or holidays.
Annual safety shoe allowance of $175.
Prescription safety glasses allowance of up to $250 annually, per policy.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching.
Educational reimbursement.
Parental leave.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Tax-saving options.
Disability and life insurance.
Pet insurance.