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.