Lead Carpenter Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED/HiSET required.
• Four (4) years of experience as a journeyman carpenter.
• Must maintain a valid, current driver's license.
• Ability to perform semi-skilled and skilled work in building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical trades.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work irregular work hours and weekends occasionally.
• Ability to travel extensively and be absent from home up to five days and four nights per week.
• Ability to perform all types of carpenter, concrete, plumbing, roofing and electrical work required for a completed building.
• Holds self and team accountable for safety, conduct, performance, professional development, and public engagement.
• Models and upholds the Department’s Code of Conduct, ensuring professional and ethical behavior.
• Motivates, coaches, and develops team members to achieve organizational goals and maximize performance.
• Applies strategic thinking, planning, budgeting, and conservation business principles to decision-making.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Department policies, procedures, and supervisory responsibilities.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement, analyzes root causes, and implements effective solutions.
• Gives and receives constructive feedback while providing timely coaching and support.
• Sets clear SMART objectives, provides resources, and empowers teams to take ownership of results.
• Balances operational efficiency with effective staff management to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborates across diverse perspectives, communicates clearly, and fosters a culture of innovation, accountability, organizational values, and talent development.
• Demonstrates strategic vision by understanding the long-term direction of the Department and Branch, aligning priorities and values, and communicating a clear path toward achieving program goals.
• Move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings.
• Constantly operate tools and other machinery and regularly relocate machinery to other areas.
• Frequently ascends/descends a ladder whilst working.
• Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.
• Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more, three-dimensional vision, precise hand-eye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Regularly lift up to 75 pounds, correctly lift up to 100 pounds.
• Concentrated attention is required at all times.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facilities and grounds infrastructure, including painting, carpentry and construction.
• Troubleshoot and perform electrical, concrete, HVAC, and plumbing repairs.
• Oversee and/or complete new construction projects by completing bids, assigning tasks and monitoring timesheets, progress, budgets, etc.
• Schedule and/or perform regular preventative maintenance tasks.
• Address all other repair or maintenance issues.
• Create work schedules, approve time off requests and verify time sheets for payroll.
• Troubleshoot and operate all hand tools, power tools and heavy machinery.
• Train staff on proper safety and equipment operating procedures.
• Procure materials for construction projects.
• Order tools and other inventory supplies, as needed.
• Verify invoices against purchase orders and budget, and submit for payment.
• Approve and submit purchasing card reimbursement requests.
• Communicate with internal and external parties regarding maintenance needs and project status, by phone, email and in-person discussions.
• Participate as a member of the District Coordination Team, and the Regional Safety Committee.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• Compensatory time in lieu of cash payments