Carpenter

Job Description

Performs repair, renovation, modification, maintenance of buildings and allied structures; repairs and replaces walls, doors, partitions, counters, window frames, etc. Performs demolition and salvage work and some basic renovation of offices and other work areas; removes existing walls and frames new walls; cuts window and door areas in existing walls and installs new doors and windows; installs drywall, insulation, paneling; removes old ceilings, sets new ceiling grids and installs ceiling panels; removes old flooring and installs new floor tiles, trim molding, etc.

Salary

Min $36,108.80 annually

Mid $47,840.00 annually

Benefits

Generous PTO & Holiday Plan

Health Plans

Health Savings Account

Dental & Vision Plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Cafeteria Benefit

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Core Competencies

Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.

Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.

Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.

Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

Tier 1

Duties and ResponsibilitiesNote: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.

Performs carpentry work in the remodeling, repair, and maintenance of buildings.

Constructs, planes, drills, sands, assembles, glues and finishes tables, chairs, benches, cabinets, sashes, doors, bookcases, shelves, and molding trim.

Hangs and finishes new sheetrock and repairs existing sheetrock.

Builds bookcases, chests, lockers, cabinets, concrete forms and shelves.

Operates table saws, drill presses, planners, jointers, wood lathes, boring, sanding and mortising machines pneumatic nail/staple guns, molder, sharpens, and grinds knives to match mold.

Cleans, sharpens, and maintains hand and bench tools.

Performs some masonry, roofing and sheet metal work; and repairs mechanical doors and locks.

Selects appropriate wood and cuts to proper dimensions using standard hand or power tools.

Maintains time, material, and related work records using a Computerized Maintenance Management System.

Drives a motor vehicle to and from work sites and loads and unloads supplies.

Performs other related duties as required.

Job Specifications

Knowledge of accepted carpentry techniques.

Knowledge of general construction.

Knowledge of safety requirements.

Knowledge of the functions, services, procedures, and regulations of the unit or department to which assigned.

Knowledge of National Building Code.

Knowledge of Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Skill in the use of hand and electrical tools and equipment used in building and construction.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.

Ability to prioritize work.

Ability to work effectively with others.

Ability to perform a variety of physical tasks.

Ability and willingness to respond to call outs, working non-standard duty hours and rotating shifts that include nights, weekends and holidays.

Ability to operate basic computer functions (email, digital time card, data entry, and others.)

Ability to operate a standard motor vehicle safely.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in confined spaces, on ladders, scaffolding, towers and lift buckets up to a considerable height.

Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.

Work Category Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Minimum Qualifications Required

Completion of the tenth grade; AND Two years of experience as a carpenter or cabinet maker; OR An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above; AND Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.

Emergency Management Responsibilities

In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee's department, the County's Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration. Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency/disaster.

Career Progression

Employees in this classification that acquire the competencies and minimum qualifications for the next tier will be able to apply for promotional opportunities through a competitive selection process. Employees will not automatically be upgraded to the next tier. Reclassifying a position is based on business need and financial impact and is not based solely on the job competencies or qualifications of the incumbent.