Carpenter

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this class is to perform skilled rough and finished carpentry work. The class is responsible for performing general carpentry work in the alternation, repair, and maintenance of buildings, floors, roofs, stairways, doors, windows, wood fixtures, and furniture. The employee works according to set procedures under direct supervision and strictly adheres to all applicable state and local laws, regulations, safety rules, departmental policies, and procedures.

COMPETENCIES:

• Safety Acumen

• Self-Leadership

• Citizen Value

• Communication

• Self-Awareness

• Flexible

• Critical Thinking

• Trust

• Responsible

• Ethical

KEY FUNCTIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Average skills; knowledge of commonly used work routines, rules, procedures, or operations; ability to use specialized equipment

• Safely operates tools and equipment in all types of weather, or conditions. The job may include morning, evening, weekend, holiday, split, or other work schedules.

• Performs skilled bench work in a carpenter shop operating related equipment such as power saws, joiners, wood lathe, and planers.

• Repairs various facilities, furniture, and fixtures including tables, chairs, benches, counters, and truck beds.

• Assists in the construction of new buildings and remodeling of old buildings.

• Reads blueprints and/or schematic drawings

• Performs other related work as required.

Education and Experience

High school graduation or GED plus one year of experience.

Special Certifications and License

Valid Texas Driver's License.

Independence and Judgement

Average judgment; must recognize and resolve problems such whether there is a problem/malfunction with a piece of equipment that needs attention, etc.; may involve freedom in selection of work methods among approved routines, setting of priorities, or sequencing of tasks within established schedules.

Initiative and Ingenuity

General guidelines: occasionally requires interpretation of available options to apply to non-standard situations; day-to-day work drives priorities.

Supervisory and Responsibility

Does not supervise.

Financial Responsibility

Does not deal with money.

Level and Frequency of Outside Contacts

Infrequent or non-difficult contacts with other people inside and/or outside department; straightforward information exchange, etc.

Physical Demands

Mostly moderate and fairly steady active physical exertion; may require brief periods of heavy muscular exertion, such as standing, lifting, moving, pulling, pushing, etc. Ability to exert up to 35-50 lbs. of force occasionally to move objects.

Responsibility for Equipment and Property

Responsible for assigned equipment/property used outside of office; responsible for property/equipment and keeping inventory; use of City vehicle.

Working Conditions

Fair inside or outside conditions; exposure to disagreeable conditions is brief or otherwise insignificant; space problems; only occasional situations that place the employee in a stressful environment.

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

The City of Brownsville participates in a generous retirement plan with retirement opportunities available at 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of continuous service at any age. The City has an exceptional employee and family medical and dental insurance plan. Employees may also contribute to deferred compensation plans from Equitable and supplemental insurance plans from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full time employees have the opportunity to accumulate 10 sick days and 10 annual days per year. Additionally, the City of Brownsville observes 12 holidays annually with two (2) floating holidays.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.