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Albemarle Housing Improvement Program (AHIP)

Carpenter Helper

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Pay: $16–$19/hr
Posted: 3 weeks ago
Location: Charlottesville, VA (Onsite)
Last Updated: 2 weeks ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/1/2026

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A Carpenter builds and repairs wood frameworks or structures for houses and buildings, or builds and installs wood cabinets, furniture or other fixtures. May specialize in residential, commercial or industrial carpentry.

$56,246 / year median in Virginia

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Summary:
Albemarle Housing Improvement Program (AHIP) is seeking a Carpenter's Helper/Apprentice. Duties will include helping with carpentry, electrical, and plumbing work. No experience necessary. Must be motivated and willing to work in attics and crawlspaces. Forty hours per week, M-F. A valid Virginia driver's license is required. Training in lead-safe work practices will be provided. Lifting of equipment and materials up to 50 pounds is necessary. Regular personal contact with clients, as well as with representatives of federal, state, and local agencies may be required. All contacts require tact, diplomacy, and discretionary judgment. Company benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; simple IRA retirement plan; accumulated PTO hours to use for vacation or sick leave; and 15 paid holidays off per year, including your birthday. Interested in applying or have questions? Call the AHIP office at (434) 817-2447 ext. 34 for George Herring.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Preferred) Ability to
Commute:
Charlottesville, VA 22901 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Charlottesville, VA 22901: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person