Construction Carpenters Needed - FULL TIME

Carpenter 1

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is hiring for a Carpenter 1 located Reno/Sparks, NV. A Carpenter 1 maintains and repairs NDOT buildings and infrastructure with minimal supervision. This includes repairing furniture, cabinets, doors, and locks; performing concrete work throughout the maintenance yards and roads; and coordinating with crews and subject-matter experts on complex facility repairs. This role requires the ability to multitask, shift priorities throughout the day to address urgent issues, and maintain a positive, professional attitude. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. Please note that this position is on-site and does not offer remote work options.

Carpenters perform skilled carpentry work to maintain and repair buildings, structures, fixtures, furniture, and equipment.

Completion of a recognized carpentry apprenticeship program; acquire materials in the most cost effective manner to complete a job and reduce waste by contacting vendors and/or completing a purchase requisition; document time and material costs for billing purposes. conduct routine inspections; make adjustments and minor repairs to prolong life of furniture, fixtures, doors, gates, and structures and maintain a satisfactory appearance. Build furniture and fixtures such as tables, cabinets, and bookshelves as requested by agency staff; design project; select and order appropriate materials; cut and assemble materials; stain and seal finished project. Inspect, repair, replace, and maintain doors, jambs, fencing, gates, windows, signages, screens, ceiling, walls, drywall surfaces, stairs, handrails, guard rails, rain gutters, downspouts, chimneys, various flooring, concrete, and furniture to ensure structures and furniture are in proper working order or condition; inspection roofs to ensure adherence to manufacturer specifications and building codes. plan and lay out projects; construct forms, pour, and finish concrete for slabs and floors; remove doors, windows, electrical outlets, light fixtures, heating ducts, and fans; cut out sheetrock walls; disassemble and remove wood or metal wall framing; fabricate and install floor, stair, wall, and ceiling framing members; cut sheetrock and attach it to the framework; install doors, windows, shelves, trim, various types of flooring, light fixtures, ceramic tile, and ceiling gridwork and tiles. Construct rooms using concrete blocks; Assist contractors by providing information regarding the existing structure and systems and required work; review bids and work completed by contractors for quality and conformance with specifications and codes. Provide training, support, work direction and work review to other skilled and semi-skilled maintenance staff. Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept. Working knowledge of: standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in carpentry and woodworking; State and local building and fire codes relevant to carpentry work. Skill in: safely operating and maintaining various hand and power tools used in carpentry and woodworking; performing a variety of skilled journey level carpentry and woodworking processes including foundations and forms, framing and layout work, millwork, finishing, and hardware installation and repair. Ability to: read and interpret repair orders, building codes, blueprints, and construction drawings in order to determine the type, location, and configuration of carpentry work; plan projects, sketch working drawings, and lay out materials; inspect lumber for grade and quality; estimate the materials and time required to complete projects; add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals to calculate dimensions and material needs and lay out projects; work on ladders and scaffolding and in confined building access areas; The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).

Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.

Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. No Nevada state income tax.

Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Veterans' Day

Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255