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. ** Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. 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. The Job Duties section listed in this announcement reflects the Statewide Class Specifications for all positions and does not fully correlate with the specific duties of this position. **

Completion of a recognized carpentry apprenticeship program; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Respond to repair orders; establish priority of repairs; estimate cost of jobs; acquire materials in the most cost effective manner to complete a job and reduce waste by contacting vendors and/or completing a purchase requisition; make repairs; document time and material costs for billing purposes.

Implement a preventive maintenance schedule and perform preventive maintenance; 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; meet with individual requesting the item; 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; may install and maintain locksets door closers and associated door hardware.

Install repair replace and maintain various types of roofs; install and maintain roof components; inspection roofs to ensure adherence to manufacturer specifications and building codes.

Build or remodel rooms in accordance with code requirements; review blueprints; 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; make guidelines and lay out work; spread mortar position block and shape mortar joints; check horizontal and vertical alignment with a straight-edge and level.

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.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general supervision incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept. This is the journey level in the series.

Working knowledge of:standard practices methods materials tools and equipment used in carpentry and woodworking; safety hazards and safe working procedures.

General knowledge of: 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; work cooperatively with others.

Recruiter Contact Information: Clark Mandichak -

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.

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