Carpenter Master

This is a full-time position located at the State Museum, New Orleans, LA.

This position performs general complex carpentry work involving the construction, alteration, repair, or maintenance in historically significant Museum buildings. Perform complex and detailed carpentry work on the Museum displays to include construction of museum galleries, display cases, and exhibit areas which require a high degree of precision. Build other wood items to include furniture and cabinets for specific use.

The Louisiana State Museum's collections and educational programs stimulate awareness and appreciation of our state's rich and diverse history and culture.

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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:

• Will be responsible for the repair and/or installation of locks, windows, and door glass and other security-oriented devices.
• Use table saw, power saw, joiner, wood lathes, planners, drills, sanders, and other carpentry equipment and tools. Maintain same to include clean, sharpen, repairs, and other general maintenance as required.
• Fit, cut, and finishes sheetrock; installs, fits, and cut paneling, plywood, frames, blinds, shutters, and miscellaneous wallcoverings.
• Acts as lead worker to other trades involved in complex construction jobs such as museum exhibit installation.
• Performs other related work as assigned

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This is a full-time, probational appointment; current classified permanent State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment.

Work Schedule: This position requires a 40-hour workweek; travel and overtime may be required.

How To Apply:

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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.

Louisiana, as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Pacee Wallace

Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism

1051 N. 3rd Street

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

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