Carpenter

Benefits 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 plans Generous Paid Time Off : 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays Continuous Service Benefit : Paid out annually after 5 years of service Work‑Life Balance : Flexible work schedule Retirement Plans : Two pension/retirement options to choose from Responsibilities Install, maintain, and repair all types of building related materials on city facilities. Inspect and repair roofs, windows, and building envelopes on all types of structures. Perform carpenter preventative maintenance on all types of buildings, structures, office furniture, etc. Provide 24‑hour emergency on‑call support as needed. Plan, design, and prepare floor plans for building permits. Operate heavy equipment and machinery as designated by assigned work orders, e.g., forklift, scissor lift, bucket truck, etc. Related Tasks Provide material lists. Maintain records and process work orders. Order parts, supplies, and equipment. Provide estimates for work being proposed. Perform related tasks as required. Paint, stain, and varnish finished woodwork and other surfaces. Perform general carpentry work in the alteration, repair, and maintenance of buildings, floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, Lifeguard Towers, and concrete forms. Knowledge General carpentry practices and Florida Building Code Qualities, characteristics, and uses of various types of wood Care and use of hand tools, power tools, and related equipment Occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions in the carpentry trade Skills Estimating time, material quantities, and costs for carpentry projects Performing manual labor for extended periods of time Working from sketches, drawings, and blueprints Maintaining accurate records, logs, and reports Ability To Understand and effectively follow oral and written instructions Work overtime as needed or directed Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and supervisors Education & Experience Any 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 Preferred Qualifications General Contractors, Building Contractors or Specialty License Post‑Offer Pre‑Employment Screening Requirements FDLE/CJIS Criminal History Record Check Employment Verifications Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check Certification/Licensure Verification Physical Examination Drug and Alcohol Screening Special Requirements 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. 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 Saw. #J-18808-Ljbffr