Carpenter Master

One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience:

Three years of experience or training in the carpentry trade.

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Remodel existing buildings which involves tearing out existing walls ceiling and floors laying out from plans framing walls applying siding such as sheetrock and paneling and putting up ceiling tile hanging doors windows trimming ceilings and nailing baseboards.
• Maintenance construction and repair of facilities and furniture ensure the comfort and safety of the persons living on the Pinecrest grounds.
• Repairs to sidewalks enable persons to move from place to place independently.
• Perform detailed carpenter duties involving building cabinets vanities bookcases lay out of frame work trim work floor tile and vinyl floor laying and all phases of finish carpenter work.
• Requires contacting department heads and/or their subordinates to obtain details on dimensions and special needs in designing various items.
• Calculate and requisition materials from warehouse after planning.
• Sets the pace and directs the work of subordinates and trades personnel as needed to complete the job.
• Reports to unit foreman of progress of work and notifies foreman of any major problems that may occur.
• Must be able to use radial arm saw table saw finish air nailer frame air nailer router electric drill hammer measuring tools planer shaper jointer work lathe drill press and other tools needed to complete the job.
• Perform general maintenance on buildings.
• Build pavilions and sheds to include site preparation layout forming and pouring concrete.
• Build beams set posts frames-in set joists and rafters deck room and trim cut.
• Build computer stations entertainment centers bookcases and other shop-built items.
• Other duties as needed to insure the smooth flow of work within the job unit.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Application my be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Jimmie Bernard
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
P.O. Box 5191 Pineville LA 71360