What are the responsibilities and job description for the Carpenter (DPS) (Promotional and Open Competitive) position at City of Dayton?
Examination Date
Week of April 21, 2025
Civil Service Board Office
371 West Second Street, Lower Level
Dayton, Ohio 45402
Responsible for maintaining the safe operating condition of carpentry-related needs. Must have knowledge of carpentry-related building codes and safety regulations. Performs skilled work creating, designing, evaluating, repairing, installing, and maintaining structures and facilities owned or operated by the District. Responsibilities include traveling to various locations to conduct repairs and maintenance according to applicable building codes, state, local and department requirements. Must be able to work from plans, specifications and blueprints. Estimates and researches costs of carpentry repair projects in terms of labor, material, and overhead; recommends the purchase of supplies and equipment. Inspect district owned facilities on a regular basis to identify and document preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance tasks. Performs regular evaluations of plumbing systems to identify necessary repairs and preventive maintenance.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.).
Experience
Must have 5 years of related work experience as a journeyman in carpentry repair and maintenance work.
License Requirements
Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.
General Requirements
Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the United States at time of application.
Military Credit
Open Competitive applicants who have had military service will receive an additional credit of 20% if a passing grade is attained. To obtain credit, a NON-RETURNABLE copy of the DD214 OR Certificate of Service (INDICATING HONORABLE DISCHARGE) must be PRESENTED at time of examination.
Promotional Qualifications
Current full-time permanent employment with Dayton Public Schools must be indicated on your application in order to receive promotional credit. Current employment will be verified by Dayton Public Schools’ Human Resources Department. Identical scores will be broken by (1) seniority and (2) random selection method.
Open Competitive Applicants
Applicants appearing on the Promotional eligible list shall be considered for appointment prior to those on the Open Competitive list. Identical scores will be broken in favor of: (1) the candidate who received military credit and (2) random selection method.
Notes
Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination. Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination, drug screen and/or police background investigation and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity. Applicants are responsible for providing all necessary employment dates, experience, training, or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement, in order for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process.
Week of April 21, 2025
Civil Service Board Office
371 West Second Street, Lower Level
Dayton, Ohio 45402
- Certified candidates will be sent an email containing specific exam details at a later date.
Responsible for maintaining the safe operating condition of carpentry-related needs. Must have knowledge of carpentry-related building codes and safety regulations. Performs skilled work creating, designing, evaluating, repairing, installing, and maintaining structures and facilities owned or operated by the District. Responsibilities include traveling to various locations to conduct repairs and maintenance according to applicable building codes, state, local and department requirements. Must be able to work from plans, specifications and blueprints. Estimates and researches costs of carpentry repair projects in terms of labor, material, and overhead; recommends the purchase of supplies and equipment. Inspect district owned facilities on a regular basis to identify and document preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance tasks. Performs regular evaluations of plumbing systems to identify necessary repairs and preventive maintenance.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.).
Experience
Must have 5 years of related work experience as a journeyman in carpentry repair and maintenance work.
License Requirements
Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.
General Requirements
- Must be able to perform duties requiring physical strength including considerable use of both arms, hands, feet, legs, and ability to climb, lift, balance, walk and stoop while handling materials.
- Ablility to lift, maneuver and carry materials weighing 50 pounds regularly and in excess of 100 pounds periodically.
- Capable of climbing ladders and working from heights.
- Ability to read, write and understand blueprints.
Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the United States at time of application.
Military Credit
Open Competitive applicants who have had military service will receive an additional credit of 20% if a passing grade is attained. To obtain credit, a NON-RETURNABLE copy of the DD214 OR Certificate of Service (INDICATING HONORABLE DISCHARGE) must be PRESENTED at time of examination.
Promotional Qualifications
Current full-time permanent employment with Dayton Public Schools must be indicated on your application in order to receive promotional credit. Current employment will be verified by Dayton Public Schools’ Human Resources Department. Identical scores will be broken by (1) seniority and (2) random selection method.
Open Competitive Applicants
Applicants appearing on the Promotional eligible list shall be considered for appointment prior to those on the Open Competitive list. Identical scores will be broken in favor of: (1) the candidate who received military credit and (2) random selection method.
Notes
Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination. Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination, drug screen and/or police background investigation and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity. Applicants are responsible for providing all necessary employment dates, experience, training, or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement, in order for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process.
