Carpenter (OCONUS)

Amentum; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Carpenter for OCONUS locations, responsible for skilled carpentry work including construction, installation, and repair tasks.

Qualified candidates must have 8 years of experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a SECRET security clearance. This role requires effective communication and leadership skills while working in various environments.

Join Amentum to contribute to a safety and quality-focused work culture!

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience as a carpenter, including supervisory experience.
• Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Must possess a SECRET security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled carpentry work including construction and repair of structures.
• Operate tools and machinery as necessary.
• Communicate effectively with team and customers.

Skills

Carpentry

Blueprint Reading

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Education

High school graduate or GED equivalent

Journeyman Carpenter apprenticeship or vocational program

Tools

Small power tools

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Carpenter for multiple OCONUS locations contingent upon award. The Carpenter is responsible for performing skilled carpentry work, including the construction, installation, and repair of structures and fixtures.

Essential Responsibilities

• Execute carpentry tasks such as repairs, installation of floor and ceiling tiles, walls, masonry work, locksmithing, and cabinet making.
• Operate small power tools and machinery as required.
• Read blueprints and perform material take-offs from prints.
• Provide leadership and communicate effectively with customers and subordinates.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship or vocational program for a journeyman carpenter with eight (8) years of experience.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Willingness to work rotational shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Required clearances are site-driven. Must possess a SECRET security clearance at the start of the contract and obtain the appropriate clearance within eight (8) months of contract award.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

Carpenters work in various environments, handling physical tasks such as lifting and using tools. Mental demands include problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication and leadership.

Other Responsibilities

Safety

Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality

Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance

Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.