Facilities Journeyman- Carpenter

Description

The City of Roanoke is seeking a skilled Carpenter to serve in the Department of General Services. This position involves performing a variety of mechanical and structural repairs and maintenance for City of Roanoke-owned facilities and equipment. The technician will work primarily in rough carpentry, surface preparation (such as chipping and painting), and general building upkeep.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance tasks including cleaning, servicing, repairing, and replacing roofs, windows, doors, siding, caulking, flashing, and gutters on city-owned buildings.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a database to track the condition of all city roofs, buildings, and structures, which will help in scheduling routine maintenance and identifying replacement needs.
• Follow detailed instructions from the supervisor/foreman to complete assigned tasks.
• Review plans, drawings, specifications, and work orders to determine the required materials and sequence of repairs or installations.
• Perform rough and finish carpentry, including tasks such as resurfacing concrete walkways, maintaining facility equipment, framing with wood and metal studs, and installing/removing ceiling systems, carpets, VCT tiles, ceramic tiles, drywall, wall trim, and doors.
• Engage in more specialized tasks such as sandblasting, brick/block laying, and demolition as needed.
• Operate equipment like a backhoe or skid steer as required (training will be provided if necessary).

Qualifications:

• Basic carpentry and general building maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work orders.
• Willingness to learn and use new equipment and technology.
• Physical ability to perform manual labor and operate machinery as required.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is a non-exempt position.