Carpenter | Secure Industrial Facility

Jamerson-Lewis Construction, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical & Dental Benefits

401(k) with company contribution

Paid Time-Off

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Plan

Job summary

Jamerson-Lewis Construction, Inc. is seeking a Carpenter to work on-site at a secure industrial facility in Lynchburg, VA. You will construct, fabricate, install, and repair structures, while maintaining safety and following project specs.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and 1–4 years of carpentry experience on commercial/industrial projects, plus a valid driver’s license. U.S. citizenship with no dual citizenship is required to obtain a DOE clearance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• 1–4 years of experience working as a carpenter on commercial or industrial projects.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Must be a US Citizen with no dual citizenship and must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform rough and finish carpentry tasks to construct, install, or repair structures and related components.
• Read and understand specifications in building plans.
• Select and use appropriate hand and power tools and materials to complete jobs.
• Follow Jamerson-Lewis safety procedures and policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Reading specs

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

We are seeking a Carpenter to work onsite supporting maintenance and construction operations at a secure industrial facility in Lynchburg, VA. This position will construct, fabricate, install, and repair structures along with other miscellaneous carpentry tasks.

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance, including federal drug & alcohol screening requirements, and must be a US Citizen with no dual citizenship. Carpenters will work on Jamerson-Lewis projects in and around Lynchburg, during the security clearance process.

The Carpenter responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Plan and perform standard to moderately complex rough and finish carpentry tasks necessary to construct, install, or repair structures along with other miscellaneous carpentry tasks. This includes, but is not limited to, installation of wall framing, door frames, hardware, doors, casework, trim, and specialties.
• Read and understand specifications in building plans.
• Select and utilize appropriate hand and power tools and materials required to complete jobs.
• Follow and enforce all Jamerson-Lewis safety procedures and policies.

Position Requirements

• Ability to use a variety of construction and maintenance tools and equipment to complete job-site tasks.
• Must be able to determine the appropriate tool or piece of equipment for each task.
• Must be able to listen and follow instructions while working as a part of a team.

Experience, Education, & Certifications

• High School Diploma.
• 1-4 years of experience working as a carpenter on commercial or industrial projects.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Must be a US Citizen with no dual citizenship and must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay.
• Medical and Dental Benefits.
• 401(k) with a company contribution.
• Paid Time-Off.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Referral Bonus Plan.

Working Conditions

Construction setting, full time. Must have the ability to crawl, climb, walk, reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, crouch, stand for longs periods of time, lift and hold more than 50lbs, talk, hear, and occasionally sit. Must have the ability to withstand confined spaces and or/extreme heights while negotiating tasks at hand in a safe manner to themselves and/or others. Subject to hot, cold, humid, and wet conditions depending on location.

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements. Position requires U.S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jamerson-Lewis Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Jamerson-Lewis Construction is a background screening, drug‑free workplace.