Grounds - Carpenter Grade I

Amentum; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Grounds - Carpenter Grade I to join our team in McLean, VA. The role involves carpentry construction, framing, drywall, door installations, and building/grounds maintenance. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM with potential for overtime.

The position requires strong knowledge of carpentry, blueprint reading, and the ability to work with power tools. A Top Secret clearance may be required; US citizenship is noted for clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the carpentry trade.
• Ability to comprehend written and oral instructions.
• Experience reading blueprints and generating bill of materials.

Responsibilities

• Plan and layout carpentry work and related building maintenance.
• Perform carpentry construction, framing, drywall, and door installations.
• Direct Carpenter II and support personnel as assigned.
• Read blueprints and generate bill of materials.

Skills

Carpentry

Blueprint reading

Ability to read instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Amentum is looking for a Grounds - Carpenter Grade I to join our team in McLean, VA!

Purpose and Impact: Perform carpentry construction work to include, but not limited to framing, hanging drywall, installing/repairing carpet tiles, installing/repairing acoustical ceilings, installing doors and door hardware related to construction and building & grounds maintenance.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Essential Responsibilities: Responsible for planning and layout work Perform carpentry buildings and grounds maintenance work. Perform carpentry construction work. Responsible for the planning, layout and execution of jobs. Perform minor masonry and concrete work. Perform related work as required. Provides oversight to outside contractors Directs Carpenter II and M/M Helper, and repair personnel as assigned. Read blueprints and generate bill of materials.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: Incumbents may work in conditions that require operating industrial machinery/power tools and motor vehicles. Additionally, incumbents may participate in work that requires walking, bending, squatting and carrying materials throughout the facility.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities): Ability to comprehend written and oral instructions. Possess thorough knowledge of the carpentry trade. Must be able to operate power tools and machinery as required. A willingness to work shift if necessary, including days, evenings and nights as well as overtime, weekends and holidays as required.

Security Clearance Required: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent required

Minimum Years of Experience: Four years’ experience in the carpentry trade or building maintenance. Completion of a recognized apprenticeship, vocational or internal developmental program for a journeyman carpenter.

Preferred Qualifications: Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in a one on one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization. Active Top Secret clearance.

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

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. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

#javelin Compensation Details: $40.11 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting: 08/03/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 60 countries, Amentum delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients.

Our headquarters are in Chantilly, VA. Find us online at https://www.amentum.com/

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