Carpenter

CBRE Government & Defense; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 50,971; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Government & Defense in Portsmouth, VA is seeking an experienced carpenter to perform framing, drywall, doors, trim, painting and related maintenance tasks. The role requires reading blueprints, using hand and power tools, and ensuring work meets quality standards.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma, a technical or trade certificate, and about 5 years of experience. A local background check and NAC/LAC clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma.
• Technical or trade school certificate in related field.
• 5 years of carpentry experience preferred.
• Must have own tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lay out carpentry projects from blueprints or verbal instructions.
• Use carpentry hand tools and power tools.
• Repair and finish interior surfaces; painting and redecorating walls, woodwork and fixtures.
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned spaces and assist maintenance team as required.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Education

High School Diploma

Technical or trade school certificate

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

CMMS software

Job description

Necessary carpentry duties include but are not limited to wood and metal framing, blocking, drywall patching, hanging doors & hardware, trim, specialties, temporary walls, etc. Requires knowledge of the trade.

Primary Job Functions

• Planning and laying out of projects.
• Works from blueprints, drawings, models, or verbal instructions.
• Use of a variety of carpenter’s hand tools, portable powertoolsand standard measuring instruments.
• Able to make standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work.
• Selectionof necessary materials for the job.
• Training and experience usuallyacquiredthrough a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.
• Maintains the general cleanliness and appearance of assigned spaces.
• Assistsothers as part of the maintenance team asrequiredand performs other duties assigned according to personal qualifications.
• Improves andmaintainsthe overall interior appearance by painting and redecorating walls,woodworkand fixtures.Knowledge of surface peculiarities and types of paintrequiredfor different applications.
• Preparesurfaces for painting by removing old finish or by placing putty or filler in nail holes and interstices,paint with a spray gun or brush.
• Has their own tools

Education, Experience and Certification

Required/Preferred

Description

Required

High School Diploma

Required/Preferred

Years of Experience

Description

Required

5 years

Required/Preferred

Preferred

License/Certification

Certificate

Description

Technical or Trade school certificate in related field.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., squat, bend, stoop and kneel for short periods, climb a ladder, stand forlong periodsof time, constant arm extensions.
• Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely result would be cuts, bruises, etc.
• Must be able to pass a local background check and have the ability to obtain and maintain NAC/LAC clearance after hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer software programs to include Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlookrequired.
• Experience with a Facility Computerized Maintenance Management System software (CMMS) highly desired.
• No

People Management

• No

Travel Requirements

• No

The rate for this position is $32. This position may also be eligible for a wide range of benefits based on applicable bargaining unit agreements.

This description is not intended to be an “all inclusive” list of the accountabilities of the job described. Rather, it describes the general nature of the job. In addition, some aspects of this job may change over time, according to business needs, and these changes may not be recordedimmediately.The requirementsstatedrepresent the minimum levels of knowledge,skillsand/or abilities to qualify and satisfactorily perform this job.

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