Maintenance Carpenter

Job Summary

Maintenance Carpenter — Central Alabama VA Health Care System

Openings: 2 · Location: Montgomery, AL or Tuskegee, AL (assigned to one campus; occasional work at the other as needed) · Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, 40 hours/week · Type: Full-time, hourly W2 contract, 12 months from award · Overtime: Occasional, paid at time and a half

Compensation and benefits

Pay rate: $22.89 per hour, plus a health and welfare fringe benefit of $5.42 per hour (up to 40 hours/week), 11 paid federal holidays, 2 weeks paid vacation after one year, and paid sick leave under EO 13706. Overtime is paid at time and a half.

About the role

Aptive Resources is hiring two experienced carpenters to support the Facilities/Engineering shop at the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS). You will work on-site at a VA medical center, reporting to the campus shop supervisor, handling day-to-day carpentry repairs, alterations and small construction projects across a hospital campus that serves Veterans.

Primary Responsibilities

What you will do

• Measure, cut, construct and repair wood and wood-substitute items such as scaffolding, staging parts, panels, bin pallets, concrete forms, drywall and roof decking
• Measure, cut, construct, install, repair and modify building components including rafters, walls, staircases, windows and frames, trim work and cabinets
• Independently plan and complete projects involving framework, rafters, doors, finished paneling, windows, interior and exterior trim, staircases, trusses and beams
• Plan, measure and lay out carpentry materials using broad knowledge of wood materials and substitutes, with general and precision woodworking techniques
• Install and repair metal framing for walls and drop ceilings
• Perform concrete and masonry work as assigned
• Complete a written daily log of hours and materials used for each work order, submitted every Friday
• Communicate by 2-way radio and telephone per VA policy and coordinate with VA staff and supervisors during emergencies

Minimum Qualifications

Required qualifications

• At least 3 years of documented carpentry experience (a current resume is required; the VA reviews and approves each candidate)
• OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour Construction card, or ability to complete OSHA 10 training before start
• Working knowledge of metal framing, drop ceilings, concrete and masonry
• Ability to pass a federal background investigation and fingerprinting; VA badge must be issued before the first day of work
• Ability to provide your own basic hand tools: hammer, tape measure and screwdrivers at minimum
• Ability to provide your own PPE: OSHA-approved steel-toed work boots (ANSI Z41.1), hearing protection and eye protection
• Reliable personal transportation; occasional travel between the Montgomery and Tuskegee campuses is at your own expense (no government vehicles, no mileage reimbursement). A driver's license is not required.

Physical requirements

• Heavy work: lift 50 lbs frequently and 75 lbs occasionally
• Work at heights and climb ladders
• Work in confined spaces
• Work in heat over 100°F and in noisy environments while wearing hearing protection
• Potential exposure to asbestos, machine parts, soot, dirt, grease, chemicals, oil and fumes
• Ability to work safely while wearing a fit-tested respirator (respirators, fit testing and masks are provided by the VA when needed)
• Standing and bending for long periods

Work environment and conduct

• Smoke- and tobacco-free campus (including e-cigarettes); weapons prohibited; tool kits subject to search
• No photography or recording of any kind on medical center premises
• Visible VA ID badge must be worn at all times
• Annual VA Privacy and Information Security Awareness and HIPAA training required (completed online through VA TMS before start each year)

Physical Requirements

This role requires the ability to stand, walk, climb, and work on ladders, scaffolding, and elevated surfaces for extended periods, as well as frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching to work in confined spaces, ceilings, and under fixtures. The employee must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally, including lumber, doors, cabinetry, and tools, and to push or pull materials and equipment across the facility. The role requires the manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to safely operate power tools, hand tools, and woodworking equipment with precision. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, fumes, varying temperatures, and occupied patient care areas, and must follow infection control, safety, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements at all times. The ability to see, hear, and communicate clearly is required to read blueprints, follow work orders, and coordinate with staff. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

About Aptive

Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.

Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector.​ Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.​

EEO Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.