Carpenter/ Maintenance Technician

SJS Executives, LLC (SJS), also doing business as SJS Industrial, is currently seeking a reliable, safety conscious, experienced, Carpenter/Maintenance Mechanic to work full time for SJS in Kittery to help support operations at a Naval Shipyard.

Pay for this position is $31.00/hr. The benefits are 11 paid federal holidays per year, 56 hours of annual accrued Sick Leave (equivalent to 7 paid days off), and an employer-paid medical, health, dental, and life insurance bundle. (After 1 year of employment, 10 Vacation days also become available.)

SJS is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with 250 employees coast to coast and a headquarters in Virginia Beach, Virginia; it specializes in professional services to support federal and military organizations.

This person will enjoy collaborating with a team and know how to conduct themselves with decorum, as they will be working on a property owned by the United States federal government and interacting with federal employees and service members.

Responsibilities:

• The Carpenter/Maintenance Mechanic shall perform a variety of journey-level trade work involving emergency service, recurring maintenance, preventive maintenance, and facility repairs for buildings, grounds, and related structures, fixtures, equipment, and building components.
• Perform general carpentry and woodworking tasks, including the construction, repair, and installation of walls, partitions, trim, cabinetry, shelving, framing, and other building components.
• Install, repair, adjust, and maintain interior and exterior doors, door frames, door hardware, locks, panic devices, hinges, weather stripping, and automatic door closers to ensure proper operation and security.
• Repair and replace windows, window hardware, glazing components, and related building materials to maintain facility integrity and occupant safety.
• Perform roof repairs on a variety of roofing systems, including patching leaks, replacing damaged materials, and conducting preventative maintenance to extend roof life.
• Install, repair, and replace floor tile, ceiling tile, and other interior finish materials while maintaining a clean, safe, and professional appearance throughout the facility.
• Install, finish, tape, patch, and repair drywall (sheetrock), including preparation of surfaces for painting and restoration following maintenance activities.
• Prepare interior and exterior surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, patching, and priming as necessary, and apply paints, stains, sealers, and protective coatings using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Inspect building interiors and exteriors to identify maintenance deficiencies, perform corrective repairs, and recommend preventative maintenance measures to preserve facility assets.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, ladders, lifts, and other maintenance equipment while complying with applicable safety regulations and organizational procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of completed maintenance activities, materials used, and work performed, and report facility deficiencies requiring additional corrective action.
• Perform assigned routine tasks and other general building maintenance duties as required.

Qualifications:

• In accordance with federal regulations, possession of a valid Real ID is a requirement for this position.
• 4 or more years of experience in carpentry.
• Requires knowledge and ability to interpret and apply building plans, blueprints, diagrams, and engineering drawings and use formulas.
• Must have skill in the use of hand tools and a wide variety of trade equipment.
• Requires knowledge of the construction of commercial/industrial facilities, utilities, and equipment, and of pertinent trade principles, theories, and methods.
• Shall have the ability to drive a motorized vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test and a thorough background check for access onto a military installation; please note the background check for this position extends past 7 years, in conformance with federal law and US Department of Justice guidelines for work on a military installation.

SJS Executives, LLC (SJS), also doing business as SJS Industrial, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy status and/or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service or other non-merit factors.