Carpenter I (BC-09)

County Of Maui • Maui County (various), HI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs skilled carpentry work in the construction, alteration and repair of wooden articles and structures; and performs other related duties as required. This is the journey-level class in the Carpentry series. This class differs from that of the Carpenter Helper in that the Carpenter I performs skilled rough and finished carpentry work in the construction, alteration and repair of all types of wooden articles and structures, including cabinet carpentry work, whereas the Carpenter Helper works under the supervision of a skilled carpenter and performs a variety of manual tasks incidental to the work of carpenters or performs routine carpentry work requiring the application of the basic elements of the trade. This class differs from that of Carpenter II in that the Carpenter I performs skilled carpentry work and may supervise carpenters or helpers from time to time; whereas the Carpenter II supervises carpenters, helpers and others and participates in the construction, alteration and repair of wooden articles and structures.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school and successful completion of apprenticeship training or four (4) years of experience in carpentry work under a journey-level carpenter
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license (equivalent to State of Hawaii Type 3) (as required by specific position)
• Knowledge of practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in the carpentry trade
• Knowledge of qualities, uses, and adaptability of various woods
• Knowledge of pertinent building codes
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade
• Knowledge of basic techniques in other building trades
• Ability to operate a variety of woodworking machines and use the tools of the trade
• Ability to read, interpret and work from plans, blue-prints, sketches, and working drawings
• Ability to estimate labor and material requirements
• Ability to rig and work form scaffolds and other high or difficult vantage points
• Ability to plan assignments and direct the work of others
• Ability to give and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to perform routine painting, masonry and minor plumbing and electrical work

Responsibilities

• Lays out, cuts, fits and assembles concrete forms, framework, ceilings, floors, walls, partitions, stairways, windows, doors, interior and exterior trim and other similar carpentry work
• Removes and replaces flooring, ceilings, partitions, roofs or other portions of wooden structures damaged or destroyed by termites, wet or dry rot, or other causes
• Installs glass panes in doors and windows
• Installs and repairs hardware such as locks, door stops, hinges and door knobs
• Lays out, saws, fits, assembles and finishes cabinets, filing cases, chairs, counters or desks
• Operates woodworking machinery such as sanders, planers, joiners, handsaws, routers, mortises, wood lathes, and drill presses in connection with carpentry work
• Reads blueprints, sketches, and specifications to determine materials needed
• May assign tasks to other carpenters and supervise the work of helpers
• May perform work in other building trades such as painting, plumbing, electrical and masonry when not engaged in carpentry work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED