Carpenter Jobs

The Department of Engineering Services is seeking a full time Carpenter. This position will be scheduled Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Under general supervision, applies knowledge and skill at the level of a journey worker to build and repair wooden, metal and related structures, and performs other duties related or incidental there to.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draws rough layouts and reads and interprets blueprints and drawings.
• Estimates, measures, fabricates and cuts metals for associated jobs using precision leveling equipment. Design and fabricate necessary metal and wood projects that do not necessarily have a planned design. Fabricate one-off pieces to include, but not limited to: brackets, hangers, supports, etc.
• Erects and disassembles ladders and related equipment.
• Assists in directing work and training of apprentices and other workers.
• Installs door closures, hinges, door stops, handles, related hardware and performs minor glazing.
• Constructs walls, ceilings and floors. Frames and installs doors and windows; insulates walls and performs demolition work as necessary.
• Constructs, installs, and repairs cabinets, doors, windows, screens, shades, blinds, furniture, seats, laminate materials and other components not available from commercial sources.
• Performs patching, repair and rust removal work for all types of walls and surfaces to a finished stage. Full and partial removal of existing materials like door frames, cutting and final fitment of replacement parts, then surface preparation to provide smooth finished texture with tasks such as grinding, sanding, body filler and primer for final finishes and applies finishes as required.
• Set up and tear down of office spaces. Ability to assemble and disassemble different types of modular office furniture. Includes walls (with or without power and data capabilities), doors, shelves, desks, filing cabinets, etc. Ability to recognize different manufacturers and their unique assembly requirements.
• Assembles and disassembles all supports, structure, hangers, mounts (motorized or non-motorized) for audio visual equipment installations including ergonomic workstations. May also rework existing building structure to allow for new or replacement projection screens.
• Prepare estimates of materials and time needed to complete assigned jobs and orders materials as needed.
• Lays tile, linoleum, laminates, epoxies and various other kinds of coverings on floors and other surfaces; patches, repairs or replaces work and damaged floors; installs counter tops and covers other surfaces; cuts forms and adheres coverings to various shapes and types of surface; tapes and finishes dry wall.