Carpenter

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Department:

GG_Public Works: Facilities - Structural

Salary Range Minimum:

$17.89

Salary Range Maximum:

$27.91

Closing Date:

11/17/2026

Job Details:

Skilled journey level carpentry work constructing and repairing buildings and furniture.


Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of supervisory duties and from lower classes by its skilled nature.

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Skilled journey level carpentry work constructing and repairing buildings and furniture.

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of supervisory duties and from lower classes by its skilled nature.

NATURE OF WORK

Skilled journey level carpentry work constructing and repairing buildings and furniture.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision.  Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of supervisory duties and from lower classes by its skilled nature.

EXAMPLES OF WORK**

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Constructs, repairs, and maintains doors, floors, windows, partitions, roofs, and other parts of buildings.

Constructs and repairs tables, chairs, benches, cabinets, counters, and similar items.

Replaces broken window panes.

Installs and repairs hardware on doors and windows.

Builds rough wooden structures including pole barns, warehouses, pavilions, concrete forms, fences, and scaffolds.  Does sheeting and rough carpentry on sheds and other buildings.

Performs hand and bench work in a carpenter shop. 

Maintains and operates planers, joiners, power saws, and related carpentry equipment.

Works from sketches and blueprints.

Attends work on continuous and regular basis.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, and three years experience in journey level carpentry, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

Valid Florida Driver’s License required. 

NOTES

Work requires physical strength and agility. 

Work may require performance of tasks at elevated levels. 

Work may require exposure to prolonged high noise levels. 

Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climactic conditions. 

Work may require performance of tasks in extreme heat and confined areas. 

Special skills and requirements may be made depending on needs of the department.

SELECTION FACTORS

Thorough knowledge of standard practices, processes, materials, and tools of the carpentry trade.

Knowledge of occupational hazards and accident prevention methods in assigned area of responsibility.

Ability to operate work related equipment including saws, squares, rules, brace and bits, planes, hammers, chisels, and power-driven machinery including saws, mortises, lathes, joiners, sharpers, and other carpentry tools.

Ability to plan, lay out, and perform journey level carpentry work.

Ability to work from sketches and blueprints.

**This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position.  The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job.

Note: 

May Require Assessment(s).

May fill multiple positions.

May establish an eligibility list.

Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

All ‘regular’ employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy.Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.

Veterans' Preference

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at [email protected] or by calling 352-334-5077.