Carpenter II

Salary : $48,666.12 - $55,845.49 Annually
Location : 2840 Dana Street, Norfolk, VA
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 14149
Department: General Services
Division: Facility Maintenance
Opening Date: 06/11/2026
Closing Date: 6/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Description
The Department of General Services, Facilities Maintenance Division is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and supporting the operational integrity of City of Norfolk facilities and public assets citywide. This includes administrative buildings, public safety facilities, recreation centers, libraries, parks structures, beach access ways, lifeguard facilities, City Hall, the Virginia Zoo, Nauticus, and major cultural and entertainment venues operated under SevenVenues. Facilities Maintenance provides skilled trade services-including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general maintenance-while supporting preventive maintenance programs, emergency response, and regulatory compliance.


The Carpenter II position assigned to the Dana Street facility supports mobile, citywide deployment to perform carpentry and general maintenance work across diverse environments. This includes indoor and outdoor facilities, public right-of-way structures, coastal and beach locations, and occupied buildings. The role is essential to maintaining safe, functional, and code-compliant City assets and supporting emergency and inclement-weather response operations.


The Carpenter II performs skilled carpentry and general maintenance work in support of City of Norfolk facilities and public infrastructure. This position responds to work orders and deploys to locations throughout the City to repair, fabricate, install, and maintain building components, structures, and fixtures. Work includes both traditional carpentry and a wide range of general maintenance tasks necessary to support City operations.


The Carpenter II works independently and as part of a team under general supervision and is expected to exercise sound judgment, adapt to varied work environments, and coordinate with other trades, supervisors, contractors, and facility staff. This position supports beach access ways, lifeguard stands, parks infrastructure, and public buildings and is designated as essential for emergency and inclement weather response.

Essential Functions

• Performs skilled carpentry and general maintenance work including repair, installation, and replacement of doors, windows, roofs, trim, flooring, cabinetry, framing, and structural components.
• Designs, fabricates, and installs customized items such as platforms, forms, shelving, barricades, lifeguard stands, access ramps, and park or facility fixtures.
• Performs repairs and maintenance to beach access ways, boardwalk structures, railings, and coastal facilities exposed to weather and salt environments.
• Responds to work orders across multiple City facilities and public spaces, prioritizing tasks based on safety, operational impact, and urgency.
• Performs general maintenance tasks outside of traditional woodworking, including minor repairs to walls, ceilings, hardware, fixtures, and building finishes.
• Coordinates work with other Facilities Maintenance trades and assists with multi-trade projects as needed.
• Inspects work performed by contractors related to carpentry or general maintenance and reports deficiencies to supervision.
• Uses power tools, hand tools, ladders, scaffolding, and related equipment safely and effectively.
• Reads and interprets work orders, drawings, specifications, and basic blueprints to complete assigned tasks.
• Maintains tools, equipment, and materials in accordance with inventory and safety procedures.
• Documents completed work and materials used through the City's work order system.
• Supports emergency response, storm preparation, and post-storm recovery activities, including temporary repairs and structural stabilization.
• Performs related duties as assigned in support of Facilities Maintenance operations.

Education/Experience


Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.

Required:

• Four years of experience in carpentry field.
• One year of supervisory experience.

Preferred:

• Vocational or technical training in carpentry, construction, or building trades.
• Experience performing carpentry work in commercial, institutional, municipal, or public-facing environments.
• Experience performing general maintenance tasks beyond finish carpentry. Experience working outdoors in varied weather conditions, including coastal or marine environments.

Additional Information & Requirements

Required:

• Valid Driver's License

Schedule:

• Schedule will be Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Signing Bonus:

• This position is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus.

• Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
  
  
• Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
  
  
• Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
  
  
• Retirement

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

• The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant's school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

NOTE:
The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.
Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

• I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

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If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title, and your relationship to the employee. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."
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Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College (6 months or more)
• Vocational/Technical Degree
• Associate's Degree or higher

04


How many years of carpentry experience do you have?

• Less than 4 years
• 4-5 years
• 5-6 years
• 6 years or more

05


How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3 years or more

06


When repairing a damaged exterior door exposed to weather, which materials are MOST appropriate?

• Untreated interior plywood
• Pressure-treated lumber
• Exterior-grade fasteners
• MDF trim

07


What is the PRIMARY concern when performing carpentry work on beach access structures?

• Appearance only
• Exposure to salt air, moisture, and corrosion
• Indoor humidity levels
• Carpet installation

08


Which condition would MOST likely require immediate repair of a public walkway or ramp?

• Cosmetic surface scratches
• Loose or deteriorated handrails
• Slight color fading
• Minor paint chipping

09


When fabricating a temporary platform or structure, which factor is MOST critical?

• Paint color
• Structural stability and load capacity
• Speed of completion only
• Matching nearby finishes

10


Which tool is BEST suited for cutting pressure-treated lumber accurately?

• Hammer drill
• Circular saw
• Angle grinder
• Belt sander

11


What is the BEST approach when a carpentry repair affects public safety?

• Complete the repair later when time allows
• Perform temporary stabilization and notify supervision
• Ignore the issue if it is minor
• Wait for a contractor automatically

12


When installing railings or guardrails, which requirement is MOST important?

• Matching nearby paint colors
• Compliance with applicable safety and building codes
• Using leftover materials
• Minimizing labor time

13


Which task would MOST likely fall under general maintenance rather than finish carpentry?

• Custom cabinet fabrication
• Repairing damaged wall panels and hardware
• Building furniture
• Millwork detailing

14


When working from ladders or scaffolding, what is the PRIMARY safety consideration?

• Speed of access
• Proper setup and fall protection
• Tool brand selection
• Working alone

15


During storm response operations, what is the Carpenter II MOST likely responsible for?

• Electrical panel repairs
• Temporary structural repairs and securing damaged assets
• Network communications
• Permit approvals

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

17


Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this?

• Yes
• No

18


Please explain any periods of unemployment lasting more than 30 days that occurred within the last 10 years. For each gap, include the approximate dates and a brief explanation.
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Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

• Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
• Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
• No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee

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Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

• I am not a Veteran
• I am a Veteran
• I am a Disabled Veteran

Required Question