Carpenter

Arlington County Government•Arlington, VA

10d•$29 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks and Natural Resources Division, is seeking a Carpenter for its Facilities and Construction team. The position performs hands-on carpentry and construction work to maintain, repair, renovate, and enhance Arlington County parks, buildings, and recreational facilities. Projects include park structures such as small buildings, bridges, and fences, and wood components such as benches, tables, doors, cabinets, and windows. The Carpenter performs senior-level rough and finished carpentry, plans and completes projects, evaluates sites, interprets construction documents, and uses hand and power tools. The role also inspects structures, provides technical guidance to facility managers, coordinates with other carpenters and trades staff, and conducts quality-control inspections. Work hours are 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with availability for emergency callback required.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent; additional years of carpentry experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Three years of carpentry experience.
Must possess, or obtain by the time of appointment, a valid driver's license.
Must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or provide a copy of, an official driving record if possessing or acquiring a driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Experience using shop tools such as jointers, shapers, bandsaws, table saws, radial arm saws, circular saws, panel saws, or CNC machine planers.
Experience using hand tools such as handsaws, drills, presses, routers, sanders, planers, nail guns, compressors, screwdrivers, and wrenches.
Experience using construction materials such as wood, metal, asphalt, plastics, drywall, and ceramic tile.
Experience leading or coordinating the work of others.
Experience performing electrical, plumbing, painting, or masonry work.

Responsibilities

Perform senior-level carpentry work involving installation, renovation, maintenance, and repair of buildings, park facilities, structures, and wood components.
Perform rough and finished carpentry, including framing, doors, windows, cabinetry, trim, decks, fences, structural wood repairs, roofs, tables, walls, bathroom fixtures, drop ceilings, and signs.
Complete carpentry projects from measurements and material preparation through installation and final repairs.
Plan, design, and manage construction projects; evaluate site conditions and determine project scope.
Interpret blueprints, construction drawings, work orders, manuals, and assembly instructions.
Develop project layouts, take measurements, estimate materials, and prepare material lists.
Use hand and power tools to construct, assemble, modify, maintain, and repair structures and facility components.
Inspect buildings and structures to identify damage, deterioration, safety hazards, and necessary repairs.
Provide technical guidance to facility managers and coordinate work with other carpenters and trades staff.
Conduct quality-control inspections, ensure compliance with safety standards, and perform related administrative duties.