What are the responsibilities and job description for the CARPENTER position at Polk County?
Under general supervision, performs skilled journey level rough and finish carpentry and/or cabinet work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of County facilities.
- Interprets work orders, blueprints, technical orders, and other specifications to determine project requirements.
- Measures, cuts, shapes, and assembles materials for construction and repair projects.
- Builds frameworks, walls, stairways, partitions, and other structures or fixtures based on specifications; constructs forms for and finishes concrete and cement work.
- Installs and repairs window frames, door frames, drywall, doors, molding, roofs, screens, and other wooden fixtures.
- Performs skilled hand and bench work in a carpentry shop; operates planers, jointers, power saws, routers, and other woodworking equipment with precision and attention to detail.
- Builds and/or repairs cabinets, counters, desktops, shelves, bookcases, and other furniture
- Applies floor coverings, wall coverings, and ceiling and floor tile.
- Provides guidance and direction to staff, answers questions, and provides instruction and assistance on the more difficult tasks. Demonstrates the best methods of doing skilled carpentry work.
- Collaborates with other tradespeople, project leaders, and clients to ensure timely project completion.
- Maintains a clean and organized worksite to promote safety and efficiency.
- Estimates material and labor costs for projects as needed.
- Performs related duties as required.
- Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials used in the carpentry trade.
- Knowledge of the hazards involved and safety precautions necessary in the carpentry trade.
- Knowledge of the methods, procedures, and techniques used in the carpentry trade.
- Skill in the use and care of the tools, machinery, and equipment of the carpentry trade.
- Ability to perform the full range of skilled carpentry tasks independently.
- Ability to perform skilled hand and bench work in a carpentry shop.
- Ability to safely operate planers, joiners, power saws, routers, and other woodworking equipment.
- Ability to provide guidance, direction, and instructions to co-workers.
- Ability to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to interpret and work from sketches, drawings, plans, specifications, and blueprints.
- Ability to plan and layout the proper tasks in proper sequence to complete a construction, maintenance, or repair project.
- Ability to make time and material estimates.
- Ability to perform heavy and varied manual tasks under any type of weather conditions.
- Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver materials and equipment up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to safely operate various lifts including forklift, Tommy lift, boom, scissors lift, and genie lift.
- Ability to erect ladders and work at heights.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees, external contractors, and the general public, fostering a collaborative and professional work environment.
- Graduation from high school, and
- Completion of recognized apprenticeship in carpentry, and
- Two years’ experience in the full range of skilled carpentry tasks including wood shop experience, or
- Five years’ experience in the full range of skilled carpentry tasks including wood shop experience, or
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience that will have provided the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Special Requirements:
- Candidate must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and physical capacity testing to ensure candidate meets the essential physical requirements of the position.
- A drug screen is required prior to final offer of employment.
- A criminal background check is required.
- A valid State of Iowa driver’s license is required.
Polk County is committed to providing a diverse work environment that is representative, at all levels, of the citizens we serve. Equal opportunities are available to all applicants and current employees regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Polk County believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to our success in serving and empowering our community and to our continued commitment to be one of the nation's most innovative public institutions.
Salary : $65,313
