Carpenter

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Position Information

**Posting Title**

Carpenter

**Job Requisition Number**

COA093566

**Position Number**

109966

**Job Type**

Full-Time

**Division Name**

Building Services - Maintenanc

**Minimum Qualifications**

**Education and/or Equivalent Experience:**

- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two years of experience as a journeyman carpenter

- Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.

**Licenses or Certifications:**

- Texas Class C Operators License or ability to obtain one within 90 calendar days of hire.

**Notes to Applicants**

**About the Job:**

The Carpenter plays a key role in maintaining and improving City of Austin facilities to keep them safe, functional, and inviting. In this hands-on position, youll take pride in building, repairing, and enhancing facility structures using your carpentry skills. If youre a dedicated craftsperson looking for a rewarding job that directly benefits the community, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

**About working for Building Services and the City of Austin:**

**Click here to watch the City of Austin Recruitment Video!**

Working with Building Services provides a number of benefits including medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click**HERE**for more information.

**Employment Application:**

- The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.

- **Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.**

- The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, and specific job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held.

- If you are selected as the top candidate, starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.

- The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.

**Criminal Background Investigation:**

The position requires a criminal background investigation.

**Assessments:**

Assessment(s) may be administered as part of the interview process.

**Military/Veteran Interview Preference:**

Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 verifying honorable discharge, at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference.

**Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after seven (7) days.**

**Pay Range**

$22.22 - $24.77

**Hours**

8-hour shift: Monday - Friday, between 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Schedule may vary depending on business needs.

On call and call back work may be required. OT may be required with or without notice.

**Job Close Date**

05/07/2025

**Type of Posting**

External

**Department**

Building Services

**Regular/Temporary**

Regular

**Grant Funded or Pooled Position**

Not Applicable

**Category**

Technical

**Location**

Various City facilities

**Preferred Qualifications**

**Preferred Experience:**

- Experience in commercial or municipal carpentry, including framing, drywall, and finish work.

- Knowledge of building codes, ADA requirements, and OSHA safety standards.

- Profic ency in reading blueprints and technical drawings.

- Skilled in using carpentry tools and equipment with experience in concrete formwork and woodworking.

- Strong problem-solving skills with experience in fast-paced, service-oriented environments.

**Duties, Functions and Responsibilities**

**Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.**

- Performs skilled Carpentry work in City-owned facilities.

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- Operates and maintains various power and hand tools.

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- Installs, repairs, rebuilds, fabricates, replaces City facility structures and amenities.

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- Reads blueprints, specifications and building codes.

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- Records data.

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**Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:**

- None.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**

**Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.**

- Knowledge of materials, equipment, and procedures.

- Knowledge of applicable building codes.

- Knowledge of proper safety practices, procedure and regulations.

- Skill in reading and understanding blueprints.

- Skill in estimating time, costs, and materials.

- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City employees and the public.

- Ability to safely operate City vehicles and equipment.

**Criminal Background Investigation**

This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.

**EEO/ADA**

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call ... or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individuals AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are