Position Title: Carpenter
Pay Plan / Grade: NA‑08
Location: Navy Exchange Facilities (various)

Job Summary

Performs a full range of carpentry tasks—including alteration, repair, maintenance, and modification of Exchange‑owned buildings and structures. Projects range from large‑scale facility renovations to the construction of snack bars, closets, benches, tables, and other custom items. Works from oral instructions, work orders, blueprints, and hand‑drawn sketches with minimal supervision, ensuring all work meets established trade standards.

Key Duties ResponsibilitiesCaptionAreaExamples of WorkPlanning Layout

• Interpret blueprints, sketches, and work orders
• Determine material requirements and cut lists
• Mark, measure, and lay out work to precise specifications

Structural Carpentry

• Install rafters, studs, sills, plates, joists, braces, sub‑floors, and flooring
• Apply sheathing, siding, roofing (sheet, roll, or shingle), insulation, and building paper

Finish Trim

• Fabricate and set door/window frames, trim, casing, chair‑rail, and baseboards
• Plane, sand, mortise, dowel, nail/bolt/glue parts; ensure alignment and level
• Install flooring, window sashes, shelves, cabinets, bookcases, counters, bulletin boards, and duct enclosures

Roofing Exterior

• Lay roll and shingle roofing, ensuring proper overlap and watertight seal
• Apply caulking and fillers where airtight/watertight seals are required

Hardware Fixtures

• Drill, trim, and prep components for hinges, locks, latches, and other hardware
• Fit and align doors, windows, and ventilators

Tool Use

• Operate a full range of hand tools (hammers, chisels, planes, saws) and power tools (circular/reciprocating saws, routers, sanders, nail guns) safely and efficiently

General• Keep job sites and shop areas neat and hazard‑free
• Perform other related duties as assignedQualifications

General Experience: 1 year of maintenance or construction work demonstrating familiarity with basic carpentry practices.

Specialized Experience: 2 years’ proven carpentry experience that includes reading blueprints, framing, roofing, finish work, and safe use of power tools.

Education Substitution: Completion of high school or equivalent may substitute for up to 1 year of general experience.

Physical Requirements

Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing (ladders/scaffolds).

Ability to work in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions.

Regularly lifts and carries items up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions

Duties performed indoors and outdoors; indoor areas are usually heated, lighted, and ventilated.

Exposure to noise, dust, dirt, and debris from hand and power tools.

Risks include cuts, bruises, and possible falls from ladders or scaffolding; strict adherence to safety procedures required.