Carpenter/Roofer

Amentum; Kings Bay (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Holidays

Shift differential

Hazard pay

Lead pay

On-call pay

Safety shoes allowance

Safety glasses allowance

Job summary

Amentum seeks a skilled Carpenter/Roofer to support a government contract based at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia.

The role covers maintenance carpentry, roofing inspections and repairs, reading blueprints, and selecting materials. Candidates should have at least three years roofing experience and two years as a journey-level carpenter, with a valid driver's license and safety shoes.

Qualifications

• Three years of verifiable roofing experience.
• Two years as a journey-level carpenter.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform measurements.
• Must pass roofing seminar within 90 days of hire and have a valid driver\'s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry duties to maintain woodwork, doors, floors, and trim.
• Inspect and repair commercial roofing systems and identify water intrusion.
• Read blueprints and layout work from instructions.
• Identify, modify, and repair metal components and flashing.
• Maintain safety standards and wear appropriate PPE.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measurement & layout

Roofing experience

Carpentry

Safety awareness

Driver's license

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Tools of the trade

Job description

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success.

Amentum is currently seeking for a Carpenter/ Roofer to support a government contract based in Kings Bay, Georgia.

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs the carpentry duties necessary to maintain in good repair building, woodwork, and equipment such as bins, cribs, counters, benches, partitions, doors, floors, stairs, casings, and trim made of wood. Work involves most of the following: Planning and laying out of work from blueprints, drawings, models, or verbal instructions, using a variety of carpenters' hand tools, portable power tools, and standard measuring instruments; making standard shop computations relating to dimensions or work; and selecting materials necessary for the work. In general, the work of the maintenance carpenter requires rounded training and experience usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience. Knowledgeable in the inspection and identifying stress, wear, and failing of commercial built-up roofing and single-ply systems. Knowledgeable in proper repair of commercial low and steep slope roofs (according to manufacturer's specifications). Knowledgeable in being able to troubleshoot and identify areas of rainwater intrusion into building structures. Be able to identify, modify, and repair types of metal components. Be able to identify, modify and repair types of metal components, flashings, gravel stop, roof panels, pitch pocket, coping and its purpose in roofing system. Be able to inspect, disassemble, and modify steel siding, siding channel and flashing to insure against water intrusion into structure. Be able to perform other work pertaining to maintenance and modification of guiding structures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of verifiable current roofing experience (hands-on) in roof inspection, repair, and maintenance including a minimum two (2) years of verifiable experience as a journey-level carpenter.
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc., (includes blueprint reading, measurement, and layout).
• Must be able to successfully complete National Roofing Contractor Association- approved roofing seminar within 90 days of hire and biannually thereafter.
• Must possess the standard tools of the trade.
• Must be able to work at various heights from mechanical lifting devices.
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Must possess a valid state driver's license
• Must have and wear hard-toed safety shoes that meet ASTM F2413-05 standards.
• Successful candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must continually meet eligibility requirements for access to all areas of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

Physical Requirements (Activities performed during a typical day):

• Walking: Frequent
• Standing: Frequent
• Climbing: Up to 35 feet
• Stooping/Bending: Moderate
• Crawling: Occasional
• Lifting: Up to 50 lbs.
• Personal Protective Equipment will be required

Key Purpose

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Hourly Rate:

$36.45

Main Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Health & Welfare: $15.42 per hour contributed to benefits (effective 12/01/25).
• 401(k): Company matches up to 6% of employee contributions.
• Paid Time Off: Starts at 2.62 hours per pay period (136 hours annually), with increases based on tenure.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays.
• Additional Leave: Includes bereavement and leave share programs.

Pay Premiums & Compensation Add-ons

• Shift Differential: Extra $1.75-$2.00/hour depending on shift start time.
• Hazard Pay: $3.00/hour for designated high-risk work areas.
• Lead Pay: Additional $2.25/hour for lead roles (temporary or permanent).
• On-Call Pay: Two hours of overtime pay per day when on call during off-days/holidays.

Safety & Equipment Benefits

• Safety Shoes: $175 annual allowance.
• Prescription Safety Glasses: Up to $250 annually (per policy).

Other Coverage

Includes provisions for overtime, safety requirements, and additional contract-based benefits.

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.