Carpenter
City of Boca Raton
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Job summary
The City of Boca Raton is seeking a skilled carpenter to install, maintain, and repair building components across city facilities. You will work from sketches and blueprints, adhering to the Florida Building Code and leading helpers as needed.
This role requires a high school diploma, vocational carpentry certification or apprenticeship, and four years of experience along with a valid Florida driver’s license.
Qualifications
- Graduation from high school or equivalent.
- Certificate of completion of vocational/technical certification in carpentry work.
- Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program in carpentry.
Responsibilities
- Installs, maintains and repairs all types of building related materials on city facilities.
- Inspects and repairs roofs, windows and building envelopes on all structures.
- Performs carpentry preventative maintenance on buildings and office furniture.
- May provide 24-hour emergency on-call support.
- Plans, designs and prepares floor plans for building permits.
- Operates heavy equipment and machinery as designated by work orders.
Skills
Education
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Job description
At the City of Boca Raton, a career in public service is more than a job — it’s your chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and sustainable coastal community. Driven by our core values of Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Trust, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel appreciated, inspired, and supported.
- Health Insurance Benefits: No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plans
- Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays
- Continuous Service Benefit: Paid out annually after 5 years of service
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedule
- Retirement Plans: Two pension/retirement options to choose from
Whether you're starting out or looking to take your public service career to the next level, the City of Boca Raton offers the tools, resources, and culture to help you succeed.
Performs the installation, maintenance and repair of rough and finished carpentry. Employee performs skilled work requiring the use of standard trade practices and hand, bench and power driven woodworking tools and machinery; Employee is responsible for ensuring all work is performed in compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements; work is performed with a considerable amount of independence and may lead and/or instruct unskilled or semiskilled assistants, but confers with supervisor when necessary; work is periodically inspected during progress or upon completion for workmanship and general compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Installs, maintains and repairs all types of building related materials on city facilities.
- Inspects and repairs roofs, windows and building envelopes on all types of structures.
- Performs carpenter preventative maintenance on all types of buildings, structures, office furniture etc.
- May provide 24-hour emergency on-call support.
- Plans, designs, and prepares floor plans for building permits.
- Operates heavy equipment and machinery as designated by assigned work orders, e. g., forklift, scissor lift, bucket truck etc.
- Provides material lists.
- Maintains records and processes work orders.
- Orders parts, supplies and equipment.
- Provides estimates for work being proposed.
- Performs related tasks as required.
- Paints, stains and varnishes finished woodwork and other surfaces.
- Performs general carpentry work in the alteration, repair, and maintenance of buildings, floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, Lifeguard Towers, and concrete forms.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- General carpentry practices and Florida Building Code
- Qualities, characteristics, and uses of various types of wood
- Care and use of hand tools, power tools, and related equipment
- Occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions in the carpentry trade
- Estimating time, material quantities, and costs for carpentry projects
- Performing manual labor for extended periods of time
- Working from sketches, drawings, and blueprints
- Maintaining accurate records, logs, and reports
- Understand and effectively follow oral and written instructions
- Work overtime as needed or directed
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and supervisors
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school;
- Certificate of completion of vocational/technical certification in carpentry work, or completion of a recognized apprenticeship program;
- Four (4) years of experience in the major elements of the trade.
- Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years.
- General Contractors, Building Contractors or Specialty License.
Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:
- FDLE/CJIS Criminal History Record Check
- Employment Verifications
- Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
- Certification/ License Verification
- Physical Examination
- Drug and Alcohol Screening
- Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.
- Must be able to work a variable five (5) day schedule within a seven (7) day week.
- Required tools upon employment: Hammer, Utility Knife, Chalk line, Hand Saw, Speed square, Framing square, Set of Screwdrivers, Tin snips, 25 ft. Measuring Tape, Set of Wood Chisels, two (2) foot level, Torpedo level, Caulk Gun, Pliers, Channel Locks, Drywall / Keyhole Saw
Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:
- FDLE/CJIS Criminal History Record Check
- Employment Verifications
- Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
- Certification/ License Verification
- Physical Examination
- Drug and Alcohol Screening
The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran-Friendly Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.
City is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.
The City proudly supports veterans and provides employment preference to eligible veterans and other individuals as required by Florida law. Applicants eligible for Veterans’ Preference are encouraged to indicate their eligibility and provide the required documentation during the application process.
ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.
0 to 5 full years 8 hours per month
5 to 10 full years 10 hours per month
10 to 15 full years 12 hours per month
15 years and over 14 hours per month
CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year., each fiscal year.
SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows:
Continuous years of service Percentage
Less than 2 full years 0%
2 to 5 full years 10%
5 to 10 full years 20%
10 full years or more 30%
Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50%
HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee contributions are required for Employee Dental and Vision Plans, as well as Dependent(s) Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.
CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: Continuous Service is determined on December 1st of each year. Payment is issued during the month of December based upon years of service as follows:
5 to 10 full years $600 annually
10 to 15 full years $800 annually
15 full years and over $1,000 annually
RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:
- The option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Plan will not require a mandatory contribution on your part. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of your annual base wages to this plan. The vesting period for this plan shall be one (1) year from your date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period.
- An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Plan option available to you that will have a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent contribution.
- The two (2) options will be fully explained to you prior to your selection.
Optional: 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available.
HOLIDAYS: 15 per year: 12 recognized holidays and 3 floating holidays which are allocated for the fiscal year starting October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1 floating holiday. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.
FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 workdays - In State Up to 5 workdays - Out of State
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: A performance review(s) is given to new hires during the first year of employment and an annual review on their anniversary date. Every employee is evaluated on their anniversary date. The current ratings are: Requires Improvement, Meets Expectations, Exceeds Expectations, and Significantly Exceeds Expectations.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City’s Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.
MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.
EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.
Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school?
- Yes
- No
How many years of experience do you have working as a skilled carpenter?
- 1 year or less
- 2 to 3 years
- 4 to 5 years
Do you possess a certificate of completion of vocational/technical certification in carpentry work, or have you completed of a recognized apprenticeship program?
- Yes
- No
Have you uploaded proof of completion of vocational/technical certification in carpentry work, or proof that have you completed of a recognized apprenticeship program?
- Yes
- No
Do you have any of the following Licenses: General Contractors, Building Contractors or Specialty License?
- Yes
- No
If you answered yes to the above, please list which license you have below. If none, please input N/A.
Do you possess a valid and current CJIS (NCIC/FCIC) certification?
- Yes
- No
If you do not possess a valid and current CJIS (NCIC/FCIC) certification, will you be able to clear a FDLE/CJIS background check and security exam and maintain CJIS certification.
- Yes
- No
Do you possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years prior to employment? - Or are you able to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire? NOTE: You must attach proof of a valid license with your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration.
- Yes, I have a valid Florida driver's license.
- No, I do not have a Florida driver's license but can obtain within thirty (30) days of hire
- No, I do not have a Florida driver's license and cannot obtain within thirty (30) days of hire
- Required Question
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