Carpenter, Board of Education

City of New Haven • New Haven, CT

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About The Position

This is skilled journeyman-level carpentry work involving the construction, maintenance, and repair of wooden articles, equipment, and structures. The Carpenter performs trade tasks using standard carpentry practices and exercises independent judgment across assignments that may vary in specialization. Some supervision of helpers is included. Work instructions are often accompanied by sketches or blueprints, and a supervisor reviews completed work for compliance with specifications and standards.

The position performs general carpentry and related building maintenance, including framing, installing, adjusting, repairing, and fabricating building components and fixtures. It may also include locksmith-related work, such as door repairs, hardware adjustments and replacements, and key-request processing under Board of Education protocols. Other related work may be assigned.

This is a tested General Fund position represented by Local 24, United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America. Employees may participate in the Local 24 medical and dental benefit plan, subject to employee premium contributions. The position is not covered by Social Security; eligible employees may participate in the MERF pension plan administered by the State of Connecticut. Employment is contingent on a background check, physical examination including drug screening, and successful completion of a 120-day probationary period. The City does not sponsor employment visas; applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa support.

Requirements

• High school graduation.
• Three to five years of experience in the carpentry trade, completion of an approved apprenticeship, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Considerable knowledge of standard carpentry practices, methods, tools, and materials, and the qualities and uses of various woods and related materials.
• Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and carpentry safety precautions.
• Ability to make simple estimates of time and materials.
• Ability to inspect lumber for grade and quality.
• Ability to work from sketches and plans and effectively follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to instruct and direct laborers and helpers.
• Skill in using tools, materials, and equipment common to the carpentry trade.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Possess and maintain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa support.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check, physical examination including drug screening, and a 120-day probationary period.

Nice To Haves

• Contractor’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry work to alter, repair, and maintain buildings, floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, screens, scaffolding, wood fixtures, and furniture.
• Repair tables, chairs, benches, and cupboards; build concrete forms; lay sub-flooring; and perform sheathing work.
• Perform bench work in a carpenter shop using power saws, jointers, wood lathes, planers, and boring, sanding, and mortising machines.
• Clean, sharpen, and repair hand and bench tools.
• Estimate time and materials required for assigned tasks and keep simple records.
• Supervise and instruct semi-skilled and unskilled helpers.
• Prepare reports and maintain records.
• Frame, install, adjust, repair, and fabricate partitions, walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, stairs, cabinets, counters, platforms, and shelves.
• Install locks and associated hardware and perform related finish work, including laying tile and installing wood and steel framing and sheetrock.
• Perform locksmith-related duties as needed, including door repairs, hardware adjustments and replacements, and processing key requests according to Board of Education protocols.
• Perform other related work as required.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefit plan, including optional prescription drug coverage, with employees contributing a portion of the premium cost.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick days.
• Paid personal days.
• Paid holidays.
• $25,000 term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• Short-term disability coverage provided at no cost to the employee.
• Eligibility for the MERF pension plan administered by the State of Connecticut.

What This Job Offers

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