Carpenter

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Carpenter for the Seattle and American Lake campuses and VA Puget Sound Health Care System. Responsibilities include installing ceilings, flooring, walls, casework, and more according to blueprints and specifications.

Work involves reading plans, using PPE, and ensuring safety compliance. Schedule: Mon–Fri, 7:00am–3:30pm, with duties at multiple VA facilities in the region.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Carpenter in construction or facilities maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and PPE usage.

Responsibilities

• Lay out and install ceilings (acoustical), floors (VCT, carpet, tile), and related structures.
• Build and repair walls, frameworks, casework, and window frames per drawings.
• Assemble materials, obtain quotes, and ensure compliance with VA safety standards.
• Read blueprints and perform work per building plans and specifications.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This incumbent will serve as a Carpenter for the Construction, Maintenance & Operations section of Facilities Management Service at the Seattle & American Lake campuses and all associated CBOC's and Valor's of VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS).

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to: Performs tasks such as but not limited to laying out and installing suspended (acoustical) ceilings; prepares floors and installs Vinyl, composition tile, carpet, and ceramic floor tiles, and builds concrete forms for flatwork and foundations. Submit completed as-built drawings for all installations and modifications to new or existing construction.

Construct dust containment compartments and know the proper use of negative air machines and HEPA filters. Conforms to all VA directives, policies and OSHA rules and regulations related to safety, life safety, health and hazardous materials. Assembles a list of materials and supplies and obtains formal quotes from vendors needed to complete work assignments. Repairs and installs the following types of roofing: torch down, metal and composition materials.

Forms, places and finishes concrete sidewalks, curbs, approaches and ramps. Installs and repairs floors such as but not limited to vinyl composition tile (VCT), carpet squares, rubber floor material, linoleum and ceramic tile. Constructs and repairs and installs casework, plastic laminate counter tops, shelving, and other work surfaces. Constructs, installs, and repairs window frames, shelving. Installs and finishes and repairs drywall.

Builds load bearing & non-load bearing walls using wood & metal studs. Interprets drawings, blueprints, and specifications to independently layout and work sequences and types of lumber or special related materials. Performs work assigned by oral and written instructions and through building plans and engineering drawings. Read sand interprets blueprints, furniture floor plans, shop drawings, and "as built" blueprints. Maintains tools in safe and working order.

Uses tools and materials of the trade including but not limited to stationary woodworking equipment and leveling instruments. Demonstrates proficiency in how to don proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when a task requires it. Performs tasks such as but not limited to laying out and installing suspended (acoustical) ceilings; prepares floors and installs Vinyl Composition Tile, carpet, and ceramic floor tiles, and builds concrete forms for flatwork and foundations.

Submit completed as-built drawings for all installations and modifications to new or existing construction. Construct dust containment compartments and know the proper use of negative air machines and HEPA filters. Conforms to all VA directives, policies and OSHA rules and regulations related to safety, life safety, health and hazardous materials. Assembles a list of materials and supplies and obtains formal quotes from vendors needed to complete work assignments.

Repairs and installs the following types of roofing: torch down, metal and composition materials. Forms, places and finishes concrete sidewalks, curbs, approaches and ramps. Installs and repairs floors such as but not limited to vinyl composition tile (VCT), carpet squares, rubber floor material, linoleum and ceramic tile. Constructs and repairs and installs casework, plastic laminate counter tops, shelving, and other work surfaces.

Constructs, installs, and repairs window frames, shelving. Installs and finishes and repairs drywall. Builds load bearing & non-load bearing walls using wood & metal studs. Interprets drawings, blueprints, and specifications to independently layout and work sequences and types of lumber or special related materials. Performs work assigned by oral and written instructions and through building plans and engineering drawings.

Read sand interprets blueprints, furniture floor plans, shop drawings, and "as built" blueprints. Maintains tools in safe and working order. Uses tools and materials of the trade including but not limited to stationary woodworking equipment and leveling instruments. Demonstrates proficiency in how to don proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when a task requires it.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Carpenter/PD40881A Physical Requirements: Incumbent is required to stand/or walk for long periods of time and must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. or more. Work is often performed in awkward and cramped positions and on ladders, scaffolds and scissors lifts.

This requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions for long periods of time. The incumbent must be able to wear a respiration device.

Requirements & Education

There is no education substitution for this position.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $34.83 – $40.63/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-17.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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