MAINTENANCE - Carpenter

Horry County • Conway, SC

5d

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs skilled carpentry work in the construction, renovation, and maintenance of County buildings. Repairs wooden furniture, cabinets, equipment, and fixtures in County buildings. Reports to Supervisor III.

The position performs complex carpentry duties in constructing new County buildings, including clearing job sites, laying out buildings, digging foundations, framing, setting windows and doors, roofing, boxing in buildings, and finishing exteriors. It also performs carpentry work for the renovation and maintenance of County buildings, including repairs to wooden furniture, cabinets, desks, equipment, and fixtures.

The Carpenter may supervise Trades Workers by instructing them, assigning and reviewing work, planning activities, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, and allocating personnel. The position maintains records and prepares documents such as material lists, vehicle mileage sheets, and billing statements. It uses various tools and equipment, including a truck, backhoe, jackhammer, power tools, carpenter’s tools, and related supplies, and communicates with the immediate supervisor, co-workers, and County employees.

Requirements

• High school diploma and three to five years of practical training and experience in carpentry and construction, or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid South Carolina driver’s license.
• Considerable knowledge of skilled carpentry principles, methods, and techniques.
• Ability to operate, service, and repair a variety of machines and equipment.
• Working knowledge of building construction principles and methods.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to complete forms and reports efficiently and on time.
• Ability to perform work safely and as prescribed, with constant attention to carpentry details.
• Ability to accurately complete required mathematical calculations.
• Knowledge of departmental terminology.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and other County employees.
• Ability to use common-sense understanding and independent judgment in routine situations.
• Ability to instruct and supervise Trades Workers assigned to carpentry work.
• Ability to perform duties in adverse weather conditions, including heat, cold, wetness, and humidity.
• Ability to assist co-workers and employees of other departments as required.
• Ability to learn and use new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex carpentry work in the construction of new County buildings, including site clearing, building layout, foundation digging, framing, setting windows and doors, roofing, boxing in buildings, and exterior finishing.
• Perform carpentry work in the renovation and maintenance of County buildings.
• Repair wooden furniture, cabinets, desks, equipment, and fixtures.
• May instruct and supervise Trades Workers, assign and review their work, plan and coordinate activities, maintain standards, and allocate personnel.
• Maintain records and prepare documents, including material lists, vehicle mileage sheets, and billing statements.
• Use tools and equipment required for carpentry work.
• Communicate with the immediate supervisor, co-workers, and County employees.

What This Job Offers

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