CARPENTER

Salary: $21.89 - $26.88 Hourly
Location : 6200 Wheeler
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 39175
Department: Parks and Recreation
Division: Greenspace
Opening Date: 07/21/2026
Closing Date: 7/28/2026 11:59 PM Central


POSITION OVERVIEW

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: Greenspace Division Only

DIVISION: Greenspace Management LOCATION: Lake Houston Wilderness Park (25840 FM 1485, New Caney, TX. 77357)
WORKDAYS & HOURS: MON - FRI; 7:00AM - 4:00PM*
*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a sustainable community and enhancing the quality of urban life by providing safe well-maintained parks and offering affordable programming for our community. To achieve this mission, HPARD seeks a Carpenter to join its Greenspace Management Team .

The potential candidate will play a role in the following duties:

• Coordinates and performs general carpentry activities such as the design, construction, installation, repair and renovation of furnishings, cabinetry, doors, windows, containers, crates, flooring, building additions, panels, glass, etc.
• Reviews and implements work orders.
• Assist in facility maintenance such as plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Assist in greenspace maintenance such as mowing, trimming, and blowing.
• Inspects work sites to determine materials, equipment, and estimated costs for projects.
• Measures and calculates projects to ensure accuracy of design.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment.
  This position is designated among essential personnel under the City's Emergency Management Policy.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:
The position involves considerable physical exertion, such as regular climbing of ladders, lifting of heavy objects (up to 80 pounds) on a highly frequent basis and/or assuming awkward positions for long periods of time.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:
There are routine discomforts from exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture/wetness and unpleasant air conditions. The position may involve routine exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions.


PHYSICAL SKILL:
Requires the ability to make closely coordinated eye/hand movements within very fine tolerance and/or calibration demands; or the ability to make rapid closely coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within somewhat fine tolerance demands; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements within fine tolerances with large equipment as an extension of the worker.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Specialized training in principles, procedures, practices, routines or techniques in a specific area or trade which might normally be acquired through up to 18 months of education or training beyond the high school level. Vocational competence in the operation of mechanical or electronic equipment may be required.


EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Two years of experience in carpentry are required.


LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2).

PREFERENCES


**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**



GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION YES
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.


SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. The salary range is:
Pay Grade 14
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at:


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Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.


All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.


EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

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01


Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes
• No

02


What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than a High School diploma/GED
• High School diploma/GED
• High School diploma/GED AND 18 months of education or training beyond the high school level
• Associate's degree or higher

03


How many years of experience do you have in carpentry?

• Less than two years experience
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience
• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience
• 5 years or more experience

04


Do you have a valid/current Texas driver's license?

• Yes
• No

05


Work setting experience- Carpenter ( Check all that apply that can be verified).

• Worked outside in cold and heat
• Climbing ladders and lifting heavy objects ( up to 80 pounds)
• Exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture/ wetness and unpleasant air conditions
• Operate equipment such as hammers, saws, drills
• Exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances
• Review and implement work orders
• Inspect work sites
• None of the above

06


Do you have verifiable experience with the design, construction, installation, repair and renovation of any of the following? ( Check all that apply that can be verified).

• Furnishings
• Cabinetry
• Doors
• Windows
• Containers
• Crates
• Flooring
• Building additions
• Panels
• Glass
• None of the above

Required Question