CARPENTER (UNION) - NSS

Chugach Government Solutions, LLC; Mississippi; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Space Solutions, LLC is seeking a Carpenter to support facility maintenance, repair, renovation, and construction activities for NASA operations. The role involves skilled carpentry across framing, walls, doors, windows, and related components, performed onsite at our Stennis Space Center facility.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years carpentry experience (or 5 years in lieu of formal education), blueprint reading, and proficiency with hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years carpentry experience; five years can substitute for vocational education.
• Experience with carpentry hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints, sketches, work orders, and verbal instructions.
• Strong organizational, planning, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and with diverse teams.
• Ability to communicate in English, both written and verbally.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain NASA site access.

Responsibilities

• Perform general carpentry work using hand and power tools.
• Erect wooden structures and construct building frames.
• Install exterior and interior walls, trim, doors, windows, floor and ceiling tile.
• Build concrete forms and scaffolding.
• Maintain and repair buildings and facilities.
• Build and install cabinets, interior fixtures, and related components.
• Prepare layouts, select materials, and follow blueprints or sketches.
• Coordinate multiple assignments and projects simultaneously.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Carpentry

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Power tools

English communication

Detail orientation

Time management

Driver's license

NASA site access

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational program

Tools

Electronic work orders/Maintenance systems

Job description

About Us

Nova Space Solutions, LLC (NSS) is a joint venture between Wolf Creek Federal Services, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chugach Government Solutions, LLC) and Amentum Technology, Inc. When you join NSS, you also become a part of a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture. The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, Chugach Government Solutions, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. Empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more! If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Nova Space Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Position Location

This position is onsite, located at our Stennis Space Center, MS facility.

Job Overview

Nova Space Solutions (NSS) is seeking a Carpenter to support facility maintenance, repair, renovation, and construction activities for NASA operations. This position performs skilled carpentry work involving wooden structures, framing, walls, doors, windows, flooring, ceilings, concrete forms, scaffolding, cabinets, and other building components.

Responsibilities

• Perform general carpentry work using hand and power tools.
• Erect wooden structures and construct building frames.
• Install exterior and interior walls, trim, doors, windows, floor tile, and ceiling tile.
• Build concrete forms and scaffolding.
• Perform maintenance and repair work on buildings and facilities.
• Build and install cabinets, interior fixtures, and related components.
• Prepare layouts, select materials, and complete work in accordance with blueprints, sketches, or verbal instructions.
• Coordinate multiple assignments and projects simultaneously.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Mandatory:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Successful completion of a related vocational program and at least two (2) years of related carpentry experience; five (5) years of directly related experience may be substituted for the vocational education requirement.
• Experience using carpentry hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints, sketches, work orders, and verbal instructions.
• Strong organizational, planning, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to take direction and follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with employees, customers, and personnel at various organizational levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required NASA site access and credentials.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting NASA, Federal, or government contractor environments.
• Experience performing carpentry work in industrial, institutional, or mission-critical facilities.
• Basic computer skills and experience using electronic work orders or maintenance systems.

Working Conditions

• Push and pull frequently throughout the day
• Walk up/downstairs frequently
• Stand seven hours per day
• Climb ladders and scaffolding
• Wear PPE gear six hours continuously (steel toe shoes, safety glasses, hard hat, gloves)
• Tolerate extreme cold/heat for three hours continuously

Physical Requirements

• Physical effort involving able average standing, sitting, walking or detail work.
• Occasional risk of injury due to hazards. Lift minimum of 30-pound load up from the ground frequently
• Walk six hours per day
• Bend and stoop six hours per day
• Work overhead with minimum 20-pound load

Disclosures

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email [e-mail]. Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.