Carpenter

Build Your Future with the City of Boca Raton!At the City of Boca Raton, a career in public service is more than a job — it's your chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and sustainable coastal community. Driven by our core values of Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Trust, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel appreciated, inspired, and supported.Why Boca Raton?As the second largest city in Palm Beach County, the City of Boca Raton offers robust benefits to its employees:Health Insurance Benefits: No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plansGenerous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidaysContinuous Service Benefit: Paid out annually after 5 years of serviceWork-Life Balance: Flexible work scheduleRetirement Plans: Two pension/retirement options to choose fromWhether you're starting out or looking to take your public service career to the next level, the City of Boca Raton offers the tools, resources, and culture to help you succeed. Apply now and join the city that's building careers and shaping a stronger tomorrow!Essential FunctionsInstalls, maintains and repairs all types of building related materials on city facilities.Inspects and repairs roofs, windows and building envelopes on all types of structures.Performs carpenter preventative maintenance on all types of buildings, structures, office furniture etc.May provide 24-hour emergency on-call support.Plans, designs, and prepares floor plans for building permits.Operates heavy equipment and machinery as designated by assigned work orders, e. g., forklift, scissor lift, bucket truck etc.Related tasks:Provides material lists.Maintains records and processes work orders.Orders parts, supplies and equipment.Provides estimates for work being proposed.Performs related tasks as required.Paints, stains and varnishes finished woodwork and other surfaces.Performs general carpentry work in the alteration, repair, and maintenance of buildings, floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, Lifeguard Towers, and concrete forms.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of:General carpentry practices and Florida Building CodeQualities, characteristics, and uses of various types of woodCare and use of hand tools, power tools, and related equipmentOccupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions in the carpentry tradeSkilled in:Estimating time, material quantities, and costs for carpentry projectsPerforming manual labor for extended periods of timeWorking from sketches, drawings, and blueprintsMaintaining accurate records, logs, and reportsAbility to:Understand and effectively follow oral and written instructionsWork overtime as needed or directedEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and supervisorsMinimum and Preferred QualificationsAny combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school;Certificate of completion of vocational/technical certification in carpentry work, or completion of a recognized apprenticeship program;Four (4) years of experience in the major elements of the trade.Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:General Contractors, Building Contractors or Specialty License.POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS: Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:FDLE/CJIS Criminal History Record CheckEmployment VerificationsMotor Vehicles Report (MVR) CheckCertification/ License VerificationPhysical ExaminationDrug and Alcohol ScreeningSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.Must be able to work a variable five (5) day schedule within a seven (7) day week.Required tools upon employment: Hammer, Utility Knife, Chalk line, Hand Saw, Speed square, Framing square, Set of Screwdrivers, Tin snips, 25 ft. Measuring Tape, Set of Wood Chisels, two (2) foot level, Torpedo level, Caulk Gun, Pliers, Channel Locks, Drywall / Keyhole SawThe City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran-Friendly Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.The City is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.Veterans' Preference: The City proudly supports veterans and provides employment preference to eligible veterans and other individuals as required by Florida law. Applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference are encouraged to indicate their eligibility and provide the required documentation during the application process.BenefitsCITY OF BOCA RATON - BENEFITS SUMMARY SEIU Employees ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours. CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year. SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows: Continuous years of service Percentage Less than 2 full years 0% 2 to 5 full years 10% 5 to 10 full years 20% 10 full years or more 30% Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50% HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee contributions are required for Employee Dental and Vision Plans, as well as Dependent(s) Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: Continuous Service is determined on December 1st of each year. Payment is issued during the month of December based upon years of service as follows: 5 to 10 full years $600 annually 10 to 15 full years $800 annually 15 full years and over $1,000 annually RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:The option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Plan will not require a mandatory contribution on your part. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of your annual base wages to this plan. The vesting period for this plan shall be one (1) year from your date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period.An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Plan option available to you that will have a ten (10) year vesting