Carpenter

U.S. Coast Guard; New London (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking a Carpenter at the CG Academy Public Works Section in New London, Connecticut. You will perform carpentry and painting duties, completing repairs, new installations, alterations, and general maintenance on academy buildings and structures.

Typical tasks include constructing and repairing frames, hardware, and exterior improvements, and applying coatings. This is a federal civilian role with competitive salaries and benefits.

Qualifications

• Carpentry and painting skills are essential for this role.
• Experience with repairs, installations and general maintenance is expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry and painting duties on all Academy buildings and structures.
• Make repairs, new installations and alterations, and routine maintenance both inside and outside.
• Construct, finish and repair a variety of structural items and hardware.
• Apply coatings using standard materials (paint, varnish, lacquer, epoxy, etc.).

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

Job description

• Department: Department of Homeland Security

This vacancy is for a WG - 4607-9,Carpenter located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, CG ACADEMY PUBLIC WORKS SECTION in NEW LONDON, Connecticut.

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as a Carpenter and be responsible for performing carpentry and painting duties. The incumbent makes all repairs, new installations and alterations, and general maintenance, both exterior or and interior, to all the buildings and structures on the Academy grounds. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Typical work assignments include: Constructing, finishing, and repairing or installing a wide variety of structural items such as framework, rafters, dry walls, plaster, door and window frames, and interior and exterior trim. Repairing or installing institutional hardware and fittings, including screens, towel racks, mirrors, benches, counter tops, tables, lockers, closets, ceiling tiles, floor and wall tiles, etc.

Constructing or repairing exterior structures such as baseball dugouts, sheds, stairs, fences, benches, etc. Performing painting work using and applying standard coating materials, including paint, varnish, lacquer, shellac, epoxy resin, and Teflon.

Requirements & Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution.

Once selected & prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. (see FOREIGN EDUCATION below).

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. To receive this credit, you must submit evidence of equivalency as provided by a credentialling evaluation service. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application.

See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $29.22 – $34.25/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-11.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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