Carpenter

Job Description

The Carpenter is a trade’s position located at one of Amentum sites in Iraq and will serve the Operations and Maintenance Support Services (OMSS) contract in support of the U.S. Department of State. This position will be responsible for maintainin…<br><br>The Carpenter is a trade’s position located at one of Amentum sites in Iraq and will serve the Operations and Maintenance Support Services (OMSS) contract in support of the U.S. Department of State. This position will be responsible for maintaining and repairing building woodwork and equipment, as well as assisting other positions in preparation for assigned projects, and will report to the Carpentry Supervisor. The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.<br><br><strong>DUTIES:<br></strong><ul><li>Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace. </li><li>Comply with all Environmental Health &amp; Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals. Provide information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation. </li><li>Maintain and repair building woodwork and equipment – bins, cribs, counters, benches, partitions, doors, floors, stairs, casings and trim. </li><li>Plan and lay out work from blueprints, drawings, models or verbal instructions. </li><li>Use a variety of carpenter’s hand tools, portable power tools, and standard measuring instruments. </li><li>Make standard shop computations relating to work dimensions and select required materials. </li><li>Performs minor furniture repair. </li><li>Assist in relocating staff by delivering and installing office and residential furniture, taping and masking rooms to be painted, and painting walls during surge requirements. </li><li>Perform additional duties and projects as assigned. <br><br></li></ul><strong>REQUIRED:</strong> <ul><li> Minimum Acceptable Experience Level: Two (2) years’ experience as a Journeyman Carpenter. </li><li> Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</li><ul><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules. </li><li>Excellent organizational and time management skills. </li><li>Knowledge of principles and processes involved in supporting contract responsibilities at an overseas facility. </li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules. </li><li>Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective. </li><li>Excellent organizational and time management skills. </li><li>Computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel. </li><li>Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team. </li><li>Ability to be innovative and be an agent for change. </li><li>Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information. </li></ul><li> Education: A high school diploma or GED and a Carpenter Vocational Diploma or completed an Apprentice program with a Journeyman Certificate. </li><li> Licenses and Certifications: Valid drivers’ license from Home of Record. </li><li> Security Vetting: Already possess a US Government issued security clearance or Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) or be able to obtain a favorable MRPT certification or US Government clearance prior to being hired is required for the position. Must maintain eligibility at the required certification or clearance level for the duration of the contract. </li><li> Language Skills: Satisfactory English proficiency to meet job requirements and to adhere and comply with safety, health, and security measures. </li><li> Medical: Successfully complete and pass the medical and dental examinations as required by Amentum and our customer for deployment to Iraq. Must maintain physical and dental requirements for duration of deployment. <br><br></li></ul><strong>DESIRED:<br></strong><ul><li>Previous out of home country experience and previous work experience in harsh environmental conditions are a plus. </li><li>Experience working with PAE/Amentum. <br><br></li></ul>Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran 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.<br><br>EEO is the Law Poster<br><br>EEO is the Law Poster Supplement