Carpenter

Please attach a copy of your valid FL Drivers License to your application profile.

Job Summary

Skilled craft work in the construction alteration repair and maintenance of buildings and fixtures. Performs rough and finished carpentry and skilled hand and bench carpentry including the operation of power-driven woodworking machinery. This entry level class lies below that of Carpenter Lead Worker and/or Foreperson.

Essential Functions

general carpentry work in the alteration repair and maintenance of buildings floors stairways partitions doors and related wood fixtures.

and builds bookcases chests lockers cabinets and shelves.

skilled bench work in a carpenter shop operating power saws joiners wood lathes planers and boring sanding and mortising machines.

4. Cleans sharpens and repairs hand and bench tools.

mechanical doors and locks.

masonry glazing roofing and sheet metal work including forming and pouring concrete.

other duties as assigned.

Probation:Six (6) months

Qualifications

Open Requirements: Must have had at least four (4) years of experience in the carpentry trade. Time spent in approved apprenticeship programs may be accepted for the required experience on a year for year basis. Applicants who possess a journeymans certificate from a State approved apprenticeship program will have their names entered on the eligibility list without being required to take an assembled civil service examination.

Promotional Requirements: NA

Licensing: A valid Florida Class D Drivers license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the techniques methods and procedures used in carpentry
• Knowledge of the equipment materials and tools used in carpentry
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the carpentry trade
• Basic carpentry skill in constructing altering maintaining and repairing buildings structures equipment and furniture involving rough and finished carpentry
• Basic skill in the care and use of materials tools and equipment used in carpentry
• Basic oral written and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read comprehend and apply written instructions manuals technical diagrams blueprints and other job-related materials
• Ability to work from sketches and blueprints
• Ability to perform mathematical computations to include proportions linear measurements and board feet
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle