Carpentry Technician

Title: Carpentry Technician

State Role Title: Trades Technician III

Hiring Range: $45,000-55,000

Pay Band:

Agency: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Location: CSC General

Agency Website: jyfmuseums.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Carpentry Technicians work as a member of the larger Facilities Maintenance team, and provide a variety of skilled services that support the efficient and effective delivery of JYF’s mission. This position will perform a wide variety of skilled carpentry tasks in a timely and professional manner. The position will also support a wide variety of tasks in other skilled trades areas to include plumbing, HVAC, electrician, and other buildings trades. Facilities Technicians perform maintenance requests and all other duties as assigned.

The Facilities department is responsible for the maintenance, care, and efficient and effective operation of all JYF facilities, grounds, skilled trades, vehicle fleet, and the equipment used in the administration of facility operations. JYF facilities comprise three campuses that span 46 acres, 29 acres and 21 acres; and over 350,000 sq. ft. of building spaces.

This position has been deemed "Designated Employee", as defined in Policy No. 135 DHRM-Emergency Closings.

Minimum Qualifications

Skilled in the use of electrical and manual tools related to the duties of the position.

Knowledge of carpentry and other skilled trades principles, practices, and techniques, to include demonstrated experience in utilities work.

Demonstrated abilities to: work with a variety of people, install fixtures, and perform repairs

Effectively communicate orally and in writing, and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to read technical instructions, blueprints and drawings.

Skilled in rough and finish carpentry as well as drywall, carpet or other flooring, various door repair and replacement.

Understanding of local, state and federal building codes.

Ability to work from heights, ladders or scaffolding, and in confined spaces.

Must be able to lift weights up to 100 lbs.

Valid driver's license required.

Additional Considerations

Experience as licensed carpenter or technical school in carpentry or other trades preferred.

Considerable experience as a carpenter, trades helper, utilities worker, or apprentice, in a carpentry or other trades shop. An exhibits fabrication shop may substitute the above requirements.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Lee Shelhorse

Phone: 757-253-4553

Email: leeann.shelhorse@jyf.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.