Carpenter

Looking for a career that truly makes a difference while also offering exceptional benefits and work-life balance Travis County Health and Human Services (HHS) serves the community under the guidance of the Commissioners Court. We address community needs through internal and external investments and services. We strive to maximize quality of life for all people in Travis County by protecting vulnerable populations investing in social and economic well-being building a shared understanding of our community and promoting healthy physical behavioral and environmental living. TC-HHS is looking for a full-time Carpenter and be part of a mission-driven team that shows up every day for our community.

This role offers outstanding benefits including generous paid vacation and sick leave comprehensive health dental and vision insurance access to a free health clinic for you and your dependents a robust retirement plan and much more.

Youll join a highly motivated collaborative and supportive team that values connection professionalism and a shared sense of purpose. Our work is rooted in excellent customer service ethical practice and effective advocacy for the individuals and families we serve. Just as importantly we take care of one another; celebrating wins supporting each other through challenges and maintaining a workplace that is both compassionate and human.

Were looking for team-oriented community-engaged professionals who bring empathy creativity integrity and a sense of humor to their work. If youre passionate about social justice enjoy meaningful collaboration and want to do work that matters alongside people who care wed love to hear from you.

This is the second in a series of three carpenter-related job classifications within the Skilled Trades job family. This classification is distinguished by the additional experience and the ability to perform skilled carpentry work. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

• Performs skilled carpentry and weatherization functions. Assists in conducting the final home inspection.
• Provides on-the-job training for crewmembers and volunteers.
• Assigns and reviews work and trains personnel.
• Estimates materials needed for particular jobs and coordinates material requirements with the Carpenter involved in purchasing materials. Compiles reports of completed projects.
• Provides instruction on and monitors safe operations of equipment.
• Refers clients to other agencies for services not covered by the County.
• Monitors materials and tools inventory in the shop and on the job site.
• Maintains vehicles and reports needed repairs to assure safe and reliable operations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
High School diploma or G.E.D. AND four (4) years of general carpentry and weatherization function experience including two (2) years increasingly responsible experience under the direction of a Carpenter Senior or Housing Services staff performing duties equivalent to the craftsman experience in multiple trades (e.g. carpentry plumbing electrical) and experience in energy conservation techniques;

OR

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge skills and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses Registrations Certifications or Special Requirements:
Valid Texas Drivers License.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Carpenter codes related terminology practices and procedures.
• Multiple trades carpentry plumbing electrical work energy conservation and subcontracting.
• Standard carpentry maintenance and repair methods materials tools and equipment.
• Residential construction and remodeling including carpentry heating A/C and ductwork basic electrical and plumbing.
• Federal State Local and County applicable laws rules regulations guidelines and applicable carpentry standards and procedures.
• Management and supervisory principles practices and techniques.
• Budget preparation and office management.
• Computer equipment to include word processing spreadsheets databases and a variety of software packages.
• Business letter writing grammar and punctuation and report preparation.

• Operating and using standard carpentry plumbing electrical work tools and equipment.
• Installing and maintaining of carpenter work.
• Reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints.
• Proper and applicable safety practices procedures and regulations.
• Working with others including on a team.
• Explaining complicated problems in simple non-technical language.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Both verbal and written communication.

• Understand and precisely follow both verbal and written instructions and communicate in a concise and effective manner.
• Work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
• Reason and make judgments and decisions.
• Manage time well perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele other County employees and officials representatives of outside agencies and the general public.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis occasional heavy lifting with assistance visual acuity speech and hearing hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer. Subject to standing sitting walking climbing stairs bending stooping crouching kneeling pushing pulling reaching twisting balancing repetitive motion client/customer contact squatting occasional crawling and working in cramped or confined spaces or areas for extended periods of time to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with hazardous waste foul odors animal and human fecal matter insects and rodents toxic or potential hazardous chemical or substances dirt dust fumes smoke loud noises and high voltage. Requires work indoors/outdoors in all types of weather (excessive heat and cold). Requires working at heights from ladders and scaffolds.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Department: Health & Human Services

Location: 5021 E Cesar Chavez Street Austin Texas 78702

Criminal Driving Education and EmploymentBackground Checks Required.

For updates or questions on this position contact: Brian Stacy at .