Carpenter {D}

Position Overview:

As part of our onsite Danbury Facilities team, the Carpenter will be responsible for performing highly skilled carpentry tasks within our 550,000 square foot facility. This person will have the opportunity to join a cohesive Facilities team within an innovative organization dedicated to the defense of our nation.

Responsibilities:

In this position, you will be responsible for:

• All day-to-day carpentry tasks within the facility including:
  • Perform alterations, repairs, and maintenance of structures and facilities.
  • Perform highly skilled bench work; operating with such equipment as power saws, joiners, wood lathes, planers, boring, sanding, and mortising machines; cleans, sharpens, and repairs hand and bench tools; repairs install laminates, may cut and glaze windows.
  • Performs highly skilled maintenance on equipment requiring the applications of trade skills, codes, and standard trade practices; make estimates of time, personnel, and materials.
  • Read and interpret drawings and blueprints.
  • Inspect completed work for conformance with requirements of local building and safety codes.
  • Following all Standard Operating Procedures within a highly regulated environment.
  • Working and communicating with cross functional stakeholders in a friendly, courteous manner.

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent years of experience.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 5+ years of carpentry experience.
• Basic mathematical understanding and the ability to interpret instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Must be detail oriented with a proven track record of constructive problem solving and suggestions for improvement.
• Computer proficiency with the willingness to learn new technologies.
• Ability to speak up as appropriate and escalate issues as required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of flexibility and assist others as needed; may be called for emergencies, drive trucks or perform other maintenance work as required.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated track record related to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

The position is located onsite at our facility in Danbury, CT. Located in beautiful Fairfield County, Danbury offers a diverse economy, wonderful parks, cultural attractions, an impressive mix of private and public educational institutions and a vibrant arts scene. Our facility is nestled among a remarkable selection of communities to call home all with varying price points to fit many different budgets. We’re close to New York City, Boston, and other major cities – great for day trips and weekend getaways. Our lovely seasons along with award-winning institutions, colleges, cultural events, and a genuine sense of community brings a diverse population to the beautiful state of Connecticut!

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, listen to and interpret instructions, operate tools and/or machinery with hands and arms and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. The employee will use protective equipment to work with chemicals, move between work stations, reach and replace equipment, and move items weighing up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Collaborating with world class experts, you will have the opportunity to develop innovative solutions in fulfillment of our customers’ requirements. We believe in our mission, and we believe in supporting our employees. We offer policies and programs that provide opportunities for continual learning, career growth and work/life balance along with a full suite of health and welfare benefits.

Employment with any of the ARKA Group companies in the US is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.

This position requires the incumbent to access export-controlled information. If you are not a US Person, any offer is contingent upon the Company's ability to obtain a special license granting you access. This could take several months. You will not be able to begin employment until such license is obtained.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

ARKA Group L.P. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)