Carpenter I

Carpenter I PositionPatton State Hospital, Human Resources Department, is accepting applications for at least (1) Limited Term, Full-Time appointment to the Carpenter I position. This vacancy exists in the Facility Operations Department and is under the direction of the Carpenter Supervisor. Carpenters shall be responsible for carpentry duties hospital wide. Limited term positions may be extended up to 24 months with the possibility of becoming Permanent.This position will support a project-specific need involving anti-ligature restroom renovations within patient-occupied buildings. The Carpenter I will perform carpentry work associated with the renovation and modification of existing facilities and will collaborate with contractors and other skilled trades staff to ensure project work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, and facility requirements.Possession of a valid Driver's License is required to operate a State owned or leased vehicle.ABILITY TO:Ability to bend; reach; ascent stairs, slopes and inclines; work at heights applicable to trade demands; and labor in the outdoors in all weather conditions. Produce both rough and finished carpentry, use hand and power carpentry tools, read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; work from blueprints and interpret plans and specifications; recognize lumber grades and types; keep records and make simple reports; prepare rough sketches of carpentry work; and make estimates of material and labor; follow oral and written instructions; instruct and lead unskilled assistants.Operate automotive equipment and haul materials using state vehicles and vessels.KNOWLEDGE OF:Principles, methods, materials tools, and equipment used in carpentry; Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety applicable to Carpentry; and Building codes.The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.In order to gain list eligibility and be appointed to the Carpenter I classification, please follow the link below to the exam bulletin. Failure to take the exam will result in your application not moving forward in our process. Please follow the directions carefully: Carpenter I Exam Bulletin.Applications are accepted on a continuous basis. The cut-off-dates are the first and third Monday of each month. All completed applications submitted by each cut-off-date will be reviewed at that time. Note: Applications may be processed on a flow basis prior to the cutoff-date to meet the hiring needs of the department. All applicants may be pre-screened for breadth and depth of experience. Only the most qualified applicants may be interviewed based on screening criteria. For this reason, it is especially important that applicants take special care in thoroughly and accurately completing the application.You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.