Carpenter

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Performs repair, renovation, modification, maintenance of buildings and allied structures; repairs and replaces walls, doors, partitions, counters, window frames, etc. Performs demolition and salvage work and some basic renovation of offices and other work areas; removes existing walls and frames new walls; cuts window and door areas in existing walls and installs new doors and windows; installs drywall, insulation, paneling; removes old ceilings, sets new ceiling grids and installs ceiling panels; removes old flooring and installs new floor tiles, trim molding, etc.

Requirements

Knowledge of accepted carpentry techniques.
Knowledge of general construction.
Knowledge of safety requirements.
Knowledge of the functions, services, procedures, and regulations of the unit or department to which assigned.
Knowledge of National Building Code.
Knowledge of Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Skill in the use of hand and electrical tools and equipment used in building and construction.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
Ability to prioritize work.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Ability to perform a variety of physical tasks.
Ability and willingness to respond to call outs, working non-standard duty hours and rotating shifts that include nights, weekends and holidays.
Ability to operate basic computer functions (email, digital time card, data entry, and others.)
Ability to operate a standard motor vehicle safely.
Completion of the tenth grade; AND
Two years of experience as a carpenter or cabinet maker;
OR
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above; AND
Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Performs carpentry work in the remodeling, repair, and maintenance of buildings.
Constructs, planes, drills, sands, assembles, glues and finishes tables, chairs, benches, cabinets, sashes, doors, bookcases, shelves, and molding trim.
Hangs and finishes new sheetrock and repairs existing sheetrock.
Builds bookcases, chests, lockers, cabinets, concrete forms and shelves.
Operates table saws, drill presses, planners, jointers, wood lathes, boring, sanding and mortising machines pneumatic nail/staple guns, molder, sharpens, and grinds knives to match mold.
Cleans, sharpens, and maintains hand and bench tools.
Performs some masonry, roofing and sheet metal work; and repairs mechanical doors and locks.
Selects appropriate wood and cuts to proper dimensions using standard hand or power tools.
Maintains time, material, and related work records using a Computerized Maintenance Management System.
Drives a motor vehicle to and from work sites and loads and unloads supplies.
Performs other related duties as required.