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City of Virginia Beach

City government delivering public services

Carpenter 1/2/3

Full-Time
$42.8k - $77.1k
Mid, Senior
Virginia Beach, VA, USA
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairBuilding & Property Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • Carpenter I requires a high school or vocational school education, or GED, plus two years of experience in fields such as framing, trim, cornice, siding, or cabinetry, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
  • Carpenter II requires a high school education or GED plus four years of carpentry experience as a general carpenter, floor covering installer, roofer, framer, or form carpenter, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
  • Carpenter III requires a high school education or GED plus six years of carpentry experience as a general carpenter, floor covering installer, roofer, framer, or form carpenter, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
  • A current and valid driver's license is required.
  • Employees may be expected to work beyond normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs or citywide emergencies.
  • This is a safety-sensitive position subject to mandatory drug testing and successful completion of a pre-employment physical.
Responsibilities
  • Perform general and preventive maintenance, repairs, renovations, and construction on city buildings and facilities.
  • Repair furniture, doors, windows, roofing systems, locks, door closers, panic hardware, siding, cornice, cabinets, countertops, laminate, and solid-surface materials.
  • Install and repair doors, windows, commercial locks, and hardware.
  • Perform framing, trim work, cabinetry, flooring, roofing, siding, concrete forming and pouring, and brick paver installation.
  • Operate pressure-washing equipment and hand and power tools while following safety procedures.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and specifications.
  • Complete daily work orders, maintain accurate records, and prepare reports and cost estimates for labor and materials.
  • Coordinate with planners and staff during oceanfront events as assigned.
  • Maintain clean vehicles and job sites and provide customer service.
  • Carpenter III employees may direct subordinate carpenters' work, coordinate work assignments, oversee contractors, and ensure projects comply with local, state, and federal building codes.

About the company

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City of Virginia Beach

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The City of Virginia Beach provides local government services to residents and businesses through a council-manager system, including public safety, utilities, infrastructure, and education. It funds operations with a mix of program and general revenues, with real estate taxes as the largest source and significant support from sales, meals, and lodging taxes driven by tourism. The city supports economic growth by attracting tourism, defense, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and technology, and hosts assets like Naval Air Station Oceana, STIHL North America headquarters, LifeNet Health, and subsea fiber connections. Its goal is to maintain a high quality of life for residents while growing a diverse economy that creates jobs and steady tax revenue to fund services.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Founded

1963

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The $355 million VA outpatient clinic opens in 2029, adding 600 jobs.
  • Super Girl Festival ran September 5-7, 2026, boosting oceanfront spending and hotel occupancy.
  • Fitch affirmed VBDA bonds AA+ in August 2026, lowering financing costs for projects.

What critics are saying

  • Lynnhaven flood-barrier opposition and a $13.5 million study delay construction beyond 2027.
  • Sea-level rise keeps expanding tidal flooding, threatening oceanfront taxes and infrastructure over the 2030s.
  • NAS Oceana noise and accident zones block dense housing and people-intensive commercial development.

What makes City of Virginia Beach unique

  • Virginia Beach holds Fitch AAA for city GO debt and Stable outlook, August 2026.
  • Globalinx added four subsea cable landings, sharpening Virginia Beach's digital-port advantage.
  • The city runs a $567.5 million flood-protection program, paired with 14.3 million 2024 visitors.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Training Programs

Professional Development Budget