Facility Carpenter: Repairs & Installations

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Carpenter for the Boise VA Medical Center in Boise, ID.

The position is in Facility Management Service and involves maintaining, repairing, and completing minor carpentry projects across offices, shops, and medical areas. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, installing framing and finishes, repairing hardware and locks, and performing tasks with power and hand tools while following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience with constructing, installing, repairing, and modifying wood structures.
• Ability to read blueprints, sketches, and work orders.
• Experience with locks, padlocks, and hardware installation.
• Ability to work under varied conditions and adhere to safety policies.
• Valid driver's license and U.S. Government vehicle ID within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry tasks to maintain, repair, or complete minor projects across buildings.
• Install framing, walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs per work orders.
• Repair/install windows, doors, hardware, and locks.
• Build shelves, cabinets, and durable fixtures; install flooring.
• Operate power and hand tools; ensure safety and proper maintenance.

Skills

Carpentry

Blueprint reading

Lock hardware installation

Safety procedures

Manual dexterity

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Measuring tools

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Carpenter for the Boise VA Medical Center in Boise, ID.

The position is in Facility Management Service and involves maintaining, repairing, and completing minor carpentry projects across offices, shops, and medical areas. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, installing framing and finishes, repairing hardware and locks, and performing tasks with power and hand tools while following safety procedures.