Job Summary

Skilled craft work in the construction, alteration, repair and maintenance of buildings and fixtures. Performs rough and finished carpentry and skilled hand and bench carpentry including the operation of power-driven woodworking machinery.  This entry level class lies below that of Carpenter Lead Worker and/or Foreperson. 

Essential Functions

1. Performs general carpentry work in the alteration, repair, and maintenance of buildings, floors, stairways, partitions, doors and related wood fixtures.

2. Designs and builds bookcases, chests, lockers, cabinets, and shelves.

3. Performs skilled bench work in a carpenter shop operating power saws, joiners, wood lathes, planers, and boring, sanding and mortising machines.

4. Cleans, sharpens, and repairs hand and bench tools.

5. Repairs mechanical doors and locks.

6. Performs masonry, glazing, roofing, and sheet metal work including forming and pouring concrete.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Probation: Six (6) months

Qualifications

Open Requirements:  Must have had at least four (4) years of experience in the carpentry trade. Time spent in approved apprenticeship programs may be accepted for the required experience on a year for year basis. Applicants who possess a journeyman’s certificate from a State approved apprenticeship program will have their names entered on the eligibility list without being required to take an assembled civil service examination.

Promotional Requirements: NA

Licensing:  A valid Florida Class D Driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Knowledge of the techniques, methods, and procedures used in carpentry
• Knowledge of the equipment, materials, and tools used in carpentry
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the carpentry trade
• Basic carpentry skill in constructing, altering, maintaining and repairing buildings,  structures, equipment and furniture involving rough and finished carpentry
• Basic skill in the care and use of materials, tools, and equipment used in carpentry
• Basic oral, written, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read, comprehend, and apply written instructions, manuals, technical diagrams, blueprints, and other job-related materials
• Ability to work from sketches and blueprints
• Ability to perform mathematical computations to include proportions, linear measurements and board feet
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle