Carpenter III

Requisition ID:

47885

Work Location:

Public Works - Municipal Center

Pay Range:

G.22, $49, $76,336.00

Starting Salary:

Minimum of the Pay Range

Work Schedule:

Tuesday-Friday 6 AM - 4:30 PM or Monday-Thursday 6 AM-4:30 PM

Part Time Hours/Wk:

Job Open Date:

11/25/25

Application Deadline:

12/10/25

Job Duties:

Our Public Works department is hiring a Carpenter III to lead and perform advanced maintenance, renovations, and repairs on commercial and municipal buildings, including boardwalk and oceanfront areas.

Duties include:

• Coordinate with planners and staff during oceanfront events.
• Inspect and repair different types of roofing, siding, and cornice.
• Repair cabinets and countertops, laminate and solid surface.
• Be experienced in installing and repairing doors and windows.
• Be experienced in installing and repairing commercial locks and hardware.
• Fill out daily work orders of work performed, write reports and cost estimates for time and materials needed.
• Direct the work activities of subordinate carpenters to ensure proper and timely completion.
• Perform work in compliance with local, state, and federal building codes.

The ideal candidate will have strong commercial building maintenance experience, with well-rounded rough and finish carpentry skills and proficiency in installing doors, windows, and commercial hardware. They should bring proven leadership or supervisory experience, including overseeing contractors and maintaining accurate records. Experience working with pavers and operating pressure-washing equipment is also highly preferred.

As a City employee, you will enjoy a generous benefits packagethat includes annual and sick leave, paid holidays, health, dental and vision insurance options, a wellness program, retirement, tuition reimbursement and more.

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Official City Job Description:

https://virginia-beach-departments-

Working Conditions:

https://workingcondition-summary-

Minimum Requirements:

MINIMUMS: High School or GED plus six (6) years experience in carpentry work in the capacity of general carpenter, floor covering installer, roofer, framer, or form carpenter; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina drivers license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV drivers license eligibility requirements. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical.

Additional Requirements:

DMV Transcript: Required

CDL: Not Required

DOT History: Not Required

CPS Check: Not Required

Physical: Required

Respirator: Not Required

Polygraph Review: Not Required

Psychological Screening: Not Required

Attachments Required: None

Preferences:

Commercial building maintenance experience.

Rough and finish carpentry experience.

Experience in installing doors, windows, and related commercial locks and hardware.

Team lead/ supervisory experience/ leadership.

Experience in overseeing the work of contractors.

Record keeping experience.

Experience with pavers.

Experience with pressure washers.

Special Instructions:

• Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting.
• Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process.
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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.