Carpenter 2

The class works under general supervision and requires considerable knowledge of carpentry trade, hand and power tool operation and blueprint reading in order to construct, repair, and install wood and wood-related products. Incumbents perform the full range of carpentry duties.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 70% - Designs, fabricates, repairs, and installs wood and plastic products and makes repairs and alterations to buildings; performs rough and finished carpentry work using skilled hand and bench tools.

Performs administrative duties related to carpentry; prepares cost estimates, orders materials, reads blueprints, keeps inventory of tools and materials, sharpens saws and tools and keeps time, material, work and job records.

Performs rough and finished carpentry work to construct, repair, and install wood products and makes building maintenance repairs and alterations.

Fabricates, repairs, and installs door framings, casings, locks, keys, and windows; replaces screen and window glass and door closures.

15% - Performs support duties related to shop; cleans shop, oils and cleans equipment, sharpens tools, compiles reports, prepares job estimates, orders materials, and monitors inventory.

15% - Assists in other trade areas as assigned.

Other Functions and Responsibilities: Assists with training new hires.

Performs other duties as assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor.

Equipment Operated: Computer and all other standard office equipment.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Supervision Exercised: May exercise supervision over student employees.

Reports to: Building Construction Superintendent

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: Valid drivers license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: carpentry work; basic mathematic principles; blueprint reading; local, state, and federal regulations, policies, and procedures*; inventory control.

Skill in: carpentry; hand and power tool operation; minor welding operation*.

Skill in: Drywall hanging, finishing and painting.

Ability to: understand technical manuals and verbal instructions; apply principles to solve practical everyday problems; cooperate with co-workers on group projects.

(*) Developed after employment.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED; two or more years of experience in rough and finish carpentry work; demonstrated experience in blueprint reading and hand and power tool operation; and a valid drivers license.

Preferred Qualifications: Successful completion of a recognized apprenticeship program. Journeyman status in building trades.