GS Facility Operations - Carpenter Senior

City of Charlotte•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Senior Carpenter performs general building construction, preventive maintenance, and repairs across approximately 180 City facilities. The position also conducts preventive-maintenance inspections and building-maintenance tasks, including replacing ceiling tiles, repairing carpet and base, and hanging displays. The role requires working safely and in an organized manner, maintaining work records, and supporting facility operations as part of a team.

Requirements

At least five years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of background, experience, and skills necessary to perform the essential duties.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to read blueprints and diagrams.
Must be able to work overtime, including weekend and holiday on-call work and emergency call-backs.
Good driving record, valid driver’s license, and ability to maintain a City driving permit.
Ability to work well as part of a team.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds of equipment and/or tools.
Ability to load and unload extension ladders from the top of a utility van and place them upright against buildings.
Ability to climb ladders, crawl, and work in small spaces.
Ability to work in an organized, clean, and safe manner.
Ability to use Microsoft Suite and a computer-based work-order management system.
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination.
Candidates may be asked to take a skills test and/or participate in other assessments.
Final candidates are subject to background checks in accordance with applicable laws and City policy.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma plus seven years of experience with mastery of journey-level construction skills.
Considerable knowledge of standard methods, materials, tools, and practices of the building construction trade.
Experience working in local government and public safety facilities.

Responsibilities

Perform building construction work, including cabinet making, metal stud framing, ceiling and acoustical tile installation, sheetrock installation and finishing, and door-jamb installation.
Obtain materials needed for assignments.
Repair and maintain building hardware.
Repair and install plastic laminate, toilet partitions, and accessories.
Conduct preventive-maintenance inspections and building-maintenance tasks, such as replacing ceiling tile, repairing carpet and base, and hanging displays.
Keep records and timesheets and itemize duties performed on the job.
Read diagrams and occasionally calculate cost estimates.