Purpose:
The purpose of the Carpenter position is to perform building construction, inspections, repairs and maintenance to PARD Facilities, including Historical, Administration, Museums, Recreation and Community Centers.
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.
- Knowledge of applicable building codes.
- Knowledge of proper safety practices, procedure and regulations.
- Skill in reading and understanding blueprints.
- Skill in estimating time, costs, and materials.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City employees and the public.
- Ability to safely operate City vehicles and equipment.
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.
- Performs skilled Carpentry work in City-owned facilities.
- Operates and maintains various power and hand tools.
- Installs, repairs, rebuilds, fabricates, replaces City facility structures and amenities.
- Reads blueprints, specifications and building codes.
- Records data.
- Measures using appropriate instruments.
- Measures/mixes ingredients.
Responsibilities – Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
- None.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two years of experience as a journeyman carpenter
- Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
Licenses or Certifications:
- Texas Class C Operator’s License or ability to obtain one within 90 calendar days of hire.