Carpenter II

Hidalgo County, TX • Hidalgo, TX

52d

About The Position

Performs (journey-level) carpentry work; under general supervision, will perform skilled maintenance carpentry work at county facilities. Examples of Work Performed Operates various power saws, drills, buffers, grinders, sanders, etc. Fabricates wooden accessories, cabinets, tables, shelves, display cases, frames, moldings, railings, etc. Hang sheetrock, tape and float, textured sheet rock. May read profiles and blueprints. Repair and replace door locks and knobs. Replace glass on doors and windows. May fabricate furniture as requested by department. Operates wood working machines, shaper, jointer, router, planer. Uses measuring tapes, transits, levels. Operate pneumatic nail guns and staplers, etc. Will record data in forms/logs based on projects requested or work activities. Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from a high school.
• One (1) year of experience as a journeyman carpenter.
• Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license.
• Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.
• Knowledge of materials, equipment, and procedures used in carpentry.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes.
• Ability to estimate costs, time, and materials need for projects.

Nice To Haves

• Some vocational training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates various power saws, drills, buffers, grinders, sanders, etc.
• Fabricates wooden accessories, cabinets, tables, shelves, display cases, frames, moldings, railings, etc.
• Hang sheetrock, tape and float, textured sheet rock.
• May read profiles and blueprints.
• Repair and replace door locks and knobs.
• Replace glass on doors and windows.
• May fabricate furniture as requested by department.
• Operates wood working machines, shaper, jointer, router, planer.
• Uses measuring tapes, transits, levels.
• Operate pneumatic nail guns and staplers, etc.
• Will record data in forms/logs based on projects requested or work activities.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Benefits

• The County of Hidalgo offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. For more information, please Click Here

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees