Carpenter Master

District 61 - Unit 701 Baton Rouge

At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

About this position

The overall function of this position is to perform complex and detailed carpentry work related to buildings, structures, furniture, cabinets and other wooden items that require a high degree of precision as well as maintenance of associated equipment.This position is located in the District 61/Unit 701/East Baton RougeParish of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the maintenance Foreman.

A valid Louisiana Class D Chauffeurs License is required upon appointment.

One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience: Three years of experience or training in the carpentry trade.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Acts as a subject matter expert by performing work in the following areas; Builds high quality bookcases, tables, and cabinets, installs and repairs any and all damage to any plumbing, electrical, carpentry, catch basins, curb forms, bridge rails, deck forms, metal buildings, concrete, painting, ventilation, air conditioning, welding, windows, locks, desks, doors, mowing and general grounds maintenance, masonry, fence repair and all other building and facilities related maintenance activities. Attend required training.

• Repairs and installs a variety of building machinery and equipment

• Construction, maintenance, and repair of all water and sewage facilities within departmental right-of-way

• Prepare accurate, detailed cost estimates for man-hours and materials required to complete projects, dailies, vehicle logs, requisitions, sketches, and work schedules.

• May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Compensation: $21.05/1,684.00

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Jonathan Merritt

Facility Maintenance MGR A

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.