Carpenter

Travis County; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Free health clinic for dependents

Retirement plan

Job summary

Travis County Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking a full-time Carpenter to support weatherization and carpentry work in Austin. The role emphasizes teamwork, community service, and professional integrity while providing comprehensive benefits and a compassionate work environment.

Join a mission-driven team that values customer service, ethical practice, and advocacy for individuals and families served by the County. This position requires experience and reliability.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus 4 years general carpentry/weatherization experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled carpentry and weatherization functions; assists in final home inspection.
• Provides on-the-job training for crewmembers and volunteers.
• Assigns and reviews work, and trains personnel.
• Estimates materials needed and coordinates with purchasing; compiles reports.
• Provides instruction on safety operations of equipment.
• Refers clients to other agencies for services not covered by the County.
• Monitors materials and tools inventory in the shop and on the job site.
• Maintains vehicles, and reports needed repairs to assure safe operations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Carpentry

Weatherization

Blueprints

Energy conservation

Education

HS diploma or GED + 4 years carpentry/weatherization experience

Tools

Carpentry tools

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Job description

Looking for a career that truly makes a difference while also offering exceptional benefits and work-life balance? Travis County Health and Human Services (HHS) serves the community under the guidance of the Commissioners Court. We address community needs through internal and external investments and services. We strive to maximize quality of life for all people in Travis County by protecting vulnerable populations, investing in social and economic well-being, building a shared understanding of our community, and promoting healthy physical, behavioral and environmental living. TC-HHS is looking for a full-time Carpenter and be part of a mission-driven team that shows up every day for our community.

This role offers outstanding benefits, including generous paid vacation and sick leave, comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, access to a free health clinic for you and your dependents, a robust retirement plan, and much more.

You’ll join a highly motivated, collaborative, and supportive team that values connection, professionalism, and a shared sense of purpose. Our work is rooted in excellent customer service, ethical practice, and effective advocacy for the individuals and families we serve. Just as importantly, we take care of one another; celebrating wins, supporting each other through challenges, and maintaining a workplace that is both compassionate and human.

We’re looking for team-oriented, community-engaged professionals who bring empathy, creativity, integrity, and a sense of humor to their work. If you’re passionate about social justice, enjoy meaningful collaboration, and want to do work that matters alongside people who care, we’d love to hear from you.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the second in a series of three carpenter-related job classifications within the Skilled Trades job family. This classification is distinguished by the additional experience and the ability to perform skilled carpentry work. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

• Performs skilled carpentry and weatherization functions. Assists in conducting the final home inspection.
• Provides on-the-job training for crewmembers and volunteers.
• Assigns and reviews work, and trains personnel.
• Estimates materials needed for particular jobs and coordinates material requirements with the Carpenter involved in purchasing materials. Compiles reports of completed projects.
• Provides instruction on, and monitors safe operations of equipment.
• Refers clients to other agencies for services not covered by the County.
• Monitors materials and tools inventory in the shop and on the job site.
• Maintains vehicles, and reports needed repairs to assure safe and reliable operations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or G.E.D. AND four (4) years of general carpentry and weatherization function experience, including two (2) years increasingly responsible experience under the direction of a Carpenter Senior or Housing Services staff performing duties equivalent to the craftsman experience in multiple trades (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, electrical) and experience in energy conservation techniques;

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

Valid Texas Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Carpenter codes, related terminology, practices and procedures.
• Multiple trades carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, energy conservation, and subcontracting.
• Standard carpentry maintenance and repair methods, materials, tools and equipment.
• Residential construction and remodeling, including carpentry, heating, A/C and ductwork, basic electrical, and plumbing.
• Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations, guidelines and applicable carpentry standards and procedures.
• Management and supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
• Budget preparation and office management.
• Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages.
• Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.

Skill in:

• Operating and using standard carpentry, plumbing, electrical work tools and equipment.
• Installing and maintaining of carpenter work.
• Reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints.
• Proper and applicable safety practices, procedures and regulations.
• Working with others, including on a team.
• Explaining complicated problems in simple non-technical language.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Understand and precisely follow both verbal and written instructions and communicate in a concise and effective manner.
• Work efficiently, both independently and as part of a team.
• Reason and make judgments and decisions.
• Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, other County employees and officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, occasional heavy lifting with assistance, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, client/customer contact, squatting, occasional crawling, and working in cramped or confined spaces or areas for extended periods of time to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with hazardous waste, foul odors, animal and human fecal matter, insects and rodents, toxic or potential hazardous chemical or substances, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, and high voltage. Requires work indoors/outdoors in all types of weather (excessive heat and cold). Requires working at heights from ladders and scaffolds.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Department: Health & Human Services

Location: 5021 E Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, Texas 78702

Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.

For updates or questions on this position, contact: Brian Stacy at [e-mail].

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.