Carpenter II: Mobile Facility & Coastal Repairs

City of Norfolk, VA; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Health benefits

Pension plan

Parking

Job summary

City of Norfolk, VA seeks a Carpenter II at the Dana Street facility to perform carpentry and general maintenance across city facilities. This role supports indoor and outdoor environments and responds to work orders citywide, ensuring safe, functional, and code-compliant assets.

Candidates should have four years in carpentry and at least one year of supervisory experience. A valid driver’s license is required; a $5,000 signing bonus is available along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in carpentry field.
• One year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled carpentry and general maintenance work including repair, installation, and replacement of doors, windows, roofs, trim, flooring, cabinetry, framing, and structural components.
• Designs, fabricates, and installs customized items such as platforms, forms, shelving, barricades, lifeguard stands, access ramps, and park or facility fixtures.
• Responds to work orders across multiple City facilities and public spaces, prioritizing tasks based on safety, operational impact, and urgency.
• Coordinates work with other Facilities Maintenance trades and assists with multi-trade projects as needed.

Skills

Carpentry

General maintenance

Reading blueprints

Supervisory skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational carpentry training

Tools

Power tools

Ladders & scaffolding

Blueprint reading

Job description

City of Norfolk, VA seeks a Carpenter II at the Dana Street facility to perform carpentry and general maintenance across city facilities. This role supports indoor and outdoor environments and responds to work orders citywide, ensuring safe, functional, and code-compliant assets.

Candidates should have four years in carpentry and at least one year of supervisory experience. A valid driver’s license is required; a $5,000 signing bonus is available along with comprehensive benefits.