Carpenter Lead

About This Position

Job Description:

Purpose:

Under general supervision, this position leads and performs skilled maintenance carpentry work in City facilities or in fabricating/repairing City furniture.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Records data concerning work activities on appropriate form or log.

• Operates various power saws (radial arm, skill, etc.), drills, buffers, grinders, sanders, etc. by hand.

• Fabricates wooden furniture and accessories (cabinets, tables, shelves, credenzas, display cases, frames, molding, railings, etc.).

• Reads profiles and blueprints. Installs/replaces floor & ceramic tiles.

• Hangs sheetrock. Tapes, floats, and texturizes sheetrock.

• Installs formica on wood products.

• Performs skilled carpentry work in construction and repair of walls, ceilings, etc.

• Rebuilds/repairs wooden furniture and cabinetry.

• Trains personnel on the job in the performance of tasks.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

Provides leadership, work assignments, evaluation, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of materials, equipment, and procedures used in skilled carpentry work sufficient to perform tasks and train other personnel in the performance of tasks.

• Knowledge of applicable building codes.

• Skill in reading and understanding blueprints.

• Skill in estimating time, costs, and materials needed for carpentry projects.

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City employees and the public.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years of experience as a journeyman carpenter.

• One (1) additional year of experience as indicated above may substitute for one (1) year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Texas Class C Operator’s License or ability to obtain one within ninety (90) calendar days of hire.

Preferred Experience/Qualifications:

• Work experience in commercial door and door hardware installation, troubleshooting, and repair.

• Work experience in building maintenance and construction of residential and/or commercial buildings.

• Work experience in wood and metal stud structural framing.

• Work experience in drywall installation and tape, float, and texture of gypsum board.

• Work experience in interior and exterior painting.

• Work experience in forming concrete flat work such as sidewalks and concrete pads.

Preferred Skills:

Basic proficiency with Desktop/iPad Computers and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Preferred Licenses/Certifications:

• OSHA Construction Safety and Health 29 CFR 1910 Training Certificate OR the ability to receive it within 6 months of employment.

• Forklift 29 CFR 1910.178 Operator Training Certificate OR the ability to receive it within 6 months of employment.

• Aerial Lifts 29 CFR 1926.453 Operator Training Certificate OR the ability to receive it within 6 months of employment.

Other:

Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Notes to Candidate:

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) provides, protects and preserves a park system that promotes quality recreational, cultural and outdoor experiences for the Austin community. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information.

The purpose of this Carpenter Lead position is to provide guidance and supervision to the team involved in construction projects. The Carpenter Lead’s responsibilities include assigning and explaining tasks to the construction team, responding to clients’ requests for emergency repairs, and regularly inspecting work done by the construction team to ensure that it conforms to certain specifications.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• CARPENTRY WORK: Repair walls, ceilings, floors, siding, furniture, cabinets, doors, trim, etc.

• HARDWARE: Maintenance and repair of door hardware, including door closers, locksets, deadbolts, panic bars, door stops, hinges, thresholds, kick plates, and weather stripping.

• PAINTING: Application of latex and oil base paints, varnish, sealers, on walls, ceilings and building exteriors.

• OPERATE POWER TOOLS: Drills, circular saws, routers, grinders, sanders, radial arm saws, table saws, pneumatic nail guns, etc.

• USE INDUSTRY TOOLS: Measure and layout using measuring tape, level, squares, string line, laser level, and transit.

• Application: A detailed, complete application is required, and applicants must include on their Employment Record all experience (work and/or volunteer) related to this job posting – up to 10 years or more; this will be used to determine your base compensation. Employment Record dates must include month and year. Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application. Statements such as “See Resume” will not be accepted, and a resume alone will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application.

• Skills Assessments: Skills assessment(s) may be required as part of the recruitment process.

• Virtual Interviews: APR may conduct virtual interviews.

• Military/Veteran: An applicant claiming Military/Veteran status must provide a copy of his or her DD-214(s), or valid comparable document, at the time of interview.

• Driving Requirement: This position requires a valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

• Physical Requirements: Tasks involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying or using a force equal to lifting up to thirty-five (35) pounds. Must be physically and mentally able to communicate, respond and work with participant’s needs and safety issues; and tolerate loud noise associated with enthusiasm and excitement. Ability to adapt to a variety of conditions such as daily walking, climbing, standing, balancing, kneeling, stooping, running, bending, crawling, stretching and reaching; and frequently walk and sit when leading various recreational activities. Work outdoors in any and all types of weather and/or inclement conditions; and in confined spaces. Work environment includes inside, and outside environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, and hazards associated with equipment operation including fumes, oils, gases, and mists.

Other Information:

• Posting Guidelines: APR reserves the right to close posted positions prior to the advertised close date, based on recruitment strategies and business needs. This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other divisions/work locations within the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department. Decisions on assigned selection will be made at the time of hire based on the business needs of the department.

• Travel: If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

• Tobacco and Vape-Free Workplace: APR work site locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any APR work site – including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicles located on the premises.

Salary:

$26.86 to $32.43 per hour.

Location:

Central Maintenance Complex

2525 S. Lakeshore

Austin, Texas 78741

Hours:

• Monday – Friday: 6:30AM – 3:00PM.

• May be required to work during special events, evenings, weekends & holidays.

• Work schedule and location is subject to change based on department needs and programs.

• May be required to work during city emergencies such as extreme weather events.

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• Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.

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By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.

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The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

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