Carpenter - EPSD

Carpenter Job Description CLASS DESCRIPTION Under the general supervision of the Facilities and/or Assistant Facilities Director perform journey-level work in the design, construction, repair and maintenance of structures and related physical facilities Carpenter is responsible for the full range of rough and finished skilled carpentry work, including but not limited to cabinetry. Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard using carpenter's hand tools and power tools. Incumbents work from blueprints, specifications, drawings and instructions to design, build, remodel, retrofit, maintain and repair various types of facilities and structures Inspect completed work for conformance with specifications, requirements and compliance with applicable building and safety codes and regulations, inspect related work by contractors. estimate cost, time and materials for carpentry projects. participate in the maintenance and operation of the carpenter shop. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.Designs, constructs, retrofits, and repairs interior and exterior structures made of wood, drywall, plaster, concrete or brick. 2.Designs, constructs, retrofits, and repairs cabinets, tables, shelves, benches, partitions, flooring, doors and window frames and other types of furniture. May install and repair modular furniture. 3.Studies specifications for blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required. 4.Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines or power saws 5.Measure and mark cutting lines on materials using a rules, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge 6.Installs structures or fixtures, such as windows, frames, flooring, trim, or hardware using carpenter's hand or power tools. 7.Removes damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace using hand and/or power tools. 8.Inspects ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures, replace as needed. 9.Repairs and installs metal doors and masonry, wood and metal rough openings. 10.Performs related work as required such as building maintenance and snow removal operations KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of materials, methods, tools, and equipment used in both rough and finished carpentry in a commercial/industrial setting. Knowledge of applicable building and safety code requirements. Knowledge of methods and practices followed in the maintenance of tools, machinery and equipment. Ability to design, build, install, and repair structural woodwork, flooring, ceilings and cabinetry. Ability to estimate cost, time and materials of carpentry projects. Ability to read and understand blueprints, work orders, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to interact effectively with the public, vendors, management, and employees at all levels of the organization. Ability to repair and install metal doors and masonry, wood and metal rough openings. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED equivalent; or graduation from a Trade or Vocational School Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years as a journey-level carpentry in a residential, commercial, industrial or facilities operations setting, including rough and finished carpentry. Advanced knowledge of tools, equipment and materials used in the carpentry trade. Must have a valid Driver's License. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, including bending, climbing, kneeling, stretching, walking, sitting, and standing. The employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands, handle or feel. The employee must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting equipment and/or move objects (up to fifty (50) lbs.). Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. Must be able to safely use manual tools and power equipment common in the carpentry/construction trades. Must be able to handle hazardous materials safely and tolerate exposure to electrical hazards as well as environmental hazards such as molds and various solvents. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Vlthile performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The employee is regularly exposed to all weather conditions, especially hot, humid, warm, spring, summer and fall weather, combined with regular work time indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud. The employee may be exposed to hazardous materials such as molds and various solvents, and electrical hazards. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks peiformed by positions in this class. 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.