Salary: $34,985.60 Annually

Location : Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type: Full Time Non-Exempt

Job Number: CARP2024

Department: Park Operations

Opening Date: 05/03/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Non-Exempt

General Summary

The Carpenter works in the maintenance shop and on-site at BREC centers and facilities, operating power and hand tools in construction, renovation, repair and maintenance of a variety of buildings and facilities. The work is largely independent subject to periodic supervision.

Four (4) years experience as journeyman carpenter in wide variety of residential & commercial construction. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Requirements and Job Specifications

Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent and completion of a 2-year Apprenticeship program.

Preferred: Associate's degree in related field.

Area of Study (major) Required: Carpentry Apprenticeship. Preferred: General construction.

License(s) Required: Valid LA driver's license.
Years Relevant Work Experience: 4 years experience as journeyman carpenter in wide variety of residential & commercial construction.

Preferred: 10 or more years related experience.

Other Job Specifications:

Considerable knowledge of methods, material & techniques in building construction, repair & remodeling
Ability to understand & work from blueprints/drawings
Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards & safe operation in the trade
Basic mathematical skills
Knowledge of defects & flaws in construction and correction techniques

Functions and Duties

Essential Functions and Duties:

Small building construction and repair: installing countertops, cabinets, partitions, doors, locks, framework, floors, glass in doors, windows, repairing roofs, installing floor and ceiling tiles, pouring concrete.
Duplication and repair of historical structures.
Masonry repairs
Playground equipment, bleacher repairs.
Construction and installation of signs.
Sawing boards, panels; erecting scaffolding; sheet metal work.
Construction of forms and recreation equipment.
Measuring, cutting, fastening siding, paneling.

Secondary Job Duties

Performing building, facility, and bridge condition assessments
General installing, odd jobs and finish work on buildings.
Providing direction and instruction to part time workers and laborers.
Assisting other trades personnel with tasks.
Other duties as assigned.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.

Supplemental Information

Hours Worked: As scheduled, generally 40 hours per week; lunch break daily; overtime as required.

An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, Motor Vehicle Records check, drug screen and physical.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email HAdmin@brec.org or call (225) 273-6430.

2024 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

HEALTH INSURANCE : Comprehensive medical benefits including HMO, PPO, and Blue Saver (Qualified High Deductible High Savings Account) and options are provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is effective the first of the month, following two months of employment, a (2 month waiting period). Employee cost per month for HMO: $175.43 - employee only; $597.45 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $962.52 - family. Employee cost per month for PPO: $375.23 - employee only; $975.50 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent 162.68.57 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $290.49 - family. BREC also offers voluntary insurance plans: Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Cancer/Critical Care, Long and Short-term Disability, Term and Whole Life).

LIFE INSURANCE : All full-time employees are insured under a Group Term-Life Insurance policy through Equitable Life Insurance Company a subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is subject to decrease at age 65 and 70. There is no cost to the employee except for salaries more than $50,000 which are subject to the imputed income clause under the IRS regulations. Coverage is effective immediately.

RETIREMENT SYSTEM : BREC contributions to the City-Parish Employees' Retirement System for each employee amount to 40.32% of salary. Employees contribute at the rate of 9.5%. Retirement contributions are tax deferred. Personal contributions are kept on account and refunded if employees leave BREC before their retirement. Additional benefit opportunities are available after 25 years through the DROP program. BREC also offers a Supplemental Retirement DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN through payroll deduction.

HOLIDAYS : BREC employees receive twelve (12) paid holidays per year.

SICK LEAVE : BREC employees accumulate sick leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 30 days of continuous employment.

ANNUAL LEAVE : BREC employees earn annual leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increased based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 90 days of continuous employment.

FULL-TIME STATUS : Upon completion of a six-month probationary periods and approval of supervisor, full-time status will be achieved.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS : BREC full-time employees can take advantage of a generous discount. Some restrictions may apply. See the discount policy for more details.

EAP : BREC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is administered by Hidalgo Health Associates. They EAP helps employees and their family members resolve personal or work-related problems.

CREDIT UNION : BREC employees are eligible to join the City Federal Credit Union and/or Pelican State Credit Union and enlist in payroll deduction plan. Direct deposit to the Credit Union is also available.

FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS : BREC is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness. Employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after October 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven.

LA START : This 529 Qualified Tuition savings plan may be open on behalf of a named Beneficiary by anyone, including legal entities, provided that the Account Owner or the Beneficiary is a resident of Louisiana. Account Owners may save at their own pace, in amounts they can afford.

FSA : BREC offers an FSA that allows employees to contribute a portion of their regular earnings before taxes. Distributions from the account must be used to reimburse the employee for qualified expenses related to medical and dental services.

SUPPLEMENT BENEFITS : BREC offers voluntary benefits through AFLAC or Colonial Life. Those benefits include accident insurance, critical care, life, LTD and STD.

BREC reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package.

*Commissioned Approved Benefits Effective January 1, 2024*

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Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate and completion of a 2-year Apprenticeship program?

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Do you have a valid Louisiana driver's license?

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If so, which class?

Class A CDL
Class B
Class C
Class D
Class E

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Do you have experience with small building construction and repair?

Required Question