Carpenter

Cape May Probation Dept; Rawatsar; On-site; INR 3,970,000 - 5,860,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape May Probation Dept seeks a skilled Carpenter to perform general carpentry work, including layout, construction, repair, and maintenance of buildings and furnishings. The role requires attention to safety, accuracy in measurements, and the ability to read blueprints.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with benefits. Applicants should have experience with a range of woodworking tools and the ability to produce reliable time and materials estimates.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of carpentry experience in layout, construction, repair, and maintenance of buildings and furnishings.
• Ability to read, understand, and use blueprints or drawings.
• Knowledge of safe handling of carpentry tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, construct, repair and maintain buildings and equipment.
• Repair furniture, doors, windows, and related fittings.
• Prepare reports of time, materials, and work completed.
• Maintain records of materials used and work performed.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Safety awareness

Time management

Communication

Tools

Power saws

Planers

Jointers

Routers

Job description

The Department Of Facilities And Services Is Seeking:

Carpenter

Duration: Full-Time 40 Hours per week including benefits

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Under direction does general carpentry work involved in the layout, construction, repair, and maintenance of buildings and of household, office, and institution equipment and furnishing: does other related duties.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Repairs broken and malfunctioning furniture, doors, window cords, sashes, venetian blinds, screens, locks, glass panes, and other types of equipment, and makes and installs window frames, sashes, screens, trim, doors, flooring, siding, sheathing, stairs, railing porches, cabinets, and simple furniture.
• Constructs framing and repairs buildings and structures, making use of any appropriate wood joints such as dovetail, miter, mortise, and tenon.
• Replaces damaged roofing, ceiling panels, wall coverings, or floor segments such as inlaid parquet pieces.
• Builds bookcases, cabinets, tables, fan brackets, stands, screens, partitions, and other types of equipment.
• Makes various types of rafter cuts; lays out and cuts stair horse stringers; erects scaffolding; constructs and installs cribbing and form for concrete; sets and operates a variety of woodworking machines including power saws and attachments, planers, jointers, sanders, electric drills, and routers.
• Makes emergency carpentry repairs.
• Makes time and materials estimates.
• Makes reports of personnel, time supplies, and work completed.
• Maintains records.

REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE:

Three (3) years of experience in carpentry work involving the layout, construction, repair, and maintenance of buildings and office equipment and furnishings.

LICENSE:

Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.

Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of methods and problems involved in inspecting, repairing, constructing, and maintaining buildings, furniture, ventilators, window cords, sashes, screens, locks, and other equipment.

Ability to analyze carpentry work, organize work, and develop work methods.

Ability to carry out directions and/or work from blueprints or drawings.

Ability to make carpentry repairs and to do carpentry construction work.

Ability to make efficient, safe use of standard carpentry tools and equipment including, planers, joiners, and band and crosscut saws, shapers, and other specialized tools and machinery.

Ability to requisition, store, safeguard, and use carpentry equipment, materials, and supplies.

Ability to take safety precautions.

Ability to prepare reports of equipment and materials used, time spent, and work completed.

Ability to maintain records.

Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.

American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

Job Details

Category Full Time Status Open Posted August 26, 2026 8:00 AM Closing Open Until Filled