Carpenter

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Harris County's Precinct One as a Construction Worker, where you'll perform essential construction and repair duties throughout various facilities. The role requires a high school diploma or G.E.D. and at least one year of construction experience. You'll work in a dynamic environment operating tools and equipment, contributing to the community by improving infrastructure and facilities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time, and floating holidays

Retirement program participation

Qualifications

• One year of experience in construction or related field.
• Knowledge of lumber grades and countertop materials.
• Skilled at measuring, cutting, and shaping wooden materials.

Responsibilities

• Construct and repair structural woodwork and equipment.
• Perform a wide range of construction activities at various job sites.
• Operate equipment including front end loader, backhoe, and skid steer loader.

Skills

Knowledge of carpentry tools

Mathematical and analytical skills

Ability to operate equipment

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Tools

Carpentry tools (skill saw, miter saw, jigsaw)

Job description

About the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis

There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county’s government. Commissioner Rodney Ellis represents the constituents of Precinct One.

With approximately 1.17 million residents, Harris County Precinct One is a diverse, urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct One’s multi-racial, multi-ethnic population is roughly 33 percent African American, 38 percent Latino, 21 percent Anglo, 6 percent Asian and 2 percent other or multiple races. Precinct One stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precinct’s territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston, including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park and the BBVA Compass Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park Complex and the renowned Texas Medical Center. The Precinct is also the higher educational home to Houston Community College, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One manages more than 21 parks, 10 community centers, numerous hike-and-bike trails, three maintenance service centers and several area offices, all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents.

The Mission of the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis

Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Office, is committed to becoming a national model for delivering responsive public service that utilizes inclusive, innovative, and collaborative approaches to improve the quality of life, advance equality of opportunity, and promote the fair treatment of all people in Harris County. Key Ares of focus for our organization include, but are not limited to:

Advancing more effective, fair and equitable criminal justice system.

Furthering economic justice, equity, and opportunity for all Harris County residents, especially those often and historically left behind by government programs.

Ensuring equitable outcomes in health and access to quality, affordable healthcare

Fighting for environmental and climate justice that keeps all communities safe and healthy.

Equitably investing in developing and maintaining resilient infrastructure and transportation for the 21st century

Building and defending voting rights and a democracy that ensures equitable representation.

Progressing equity and social and racial justice as common threads through all areas of public policy and public service.

What you will do at Precinct One

Construct and repair structural woodwork and equipment at service centers, park buildings, pavilions and at other facilities in Precinct One. Use tools of the trade to install and repair stain-grade trim work; hang doors, drill and set door hardware; set windows. Build, repair and install counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, building framework and trim.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Travel to job sites and perform a wide range of construction activities including: finish sheet rock, install Formica, mix, pour and finish cement, install windows, doors and partitions, ceiling and floor tiles..
• Operate equipment including front end loader, backhoe and skid steer loader. Use tools of the trade including: hammers, saws, drills, measuring devices, ladders, welding torch.
• Other duties as assigned

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call [phone] or email [e-mail] .

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

What you will bring to Precinct One

Education:

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Experience:

One (1) year of experience in construction or related field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of carpentry tools, including skill saw, miter saw and jigsaw
• Skilled at measuring, cutting and shaping of wooden materials using measuring tapes, saws, chisels and various other hand or power tools
• Knowledge of lumber grades and counter top materials
• Mathematical and analytical skills necessary to interpret blueprints and to do material estimates
• Ability to operate equipment including; front end loader, backhoe and skid steer loader

NOTE : Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resume will not be accepted for qualifications.

About the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis

There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county’s government. Commissioner Rodney Ellis represents the constituents of Precinct One.

With approximately 1.17 million residents, Harris County Precinct One is a diverse, urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct One’s multi-racial, multi-ethnic population is roughly 33 percent African American, 38 percent Latino, 21 percent Anglo, 6 percent Asian and 2 percent other or multiple races. Precinct One stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precinct’s territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston, including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park and the BBVA Compass Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park Complex and the renowned Texas Medical Center. The Precinct is also the higher educational home to Houston Community College, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One manages more than 21 parks, 10 community centers, numerous hike-and-bike trails, three maintenance service centers and several area offices, all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents.

The Mission of the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis

Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Office, is committed to becoming a national model for delivering responsive public service that utilizes inclusive, innovative, and collaborative approaches to improve the quality of life, advance equality of opportunity, and promote the fair treatment of all people in Harris County. Key Ares of focus for our organization include, but are not limited to:

• Advancing more effective, fair and equitable criminal justice system.

• Furthering economic justice, equity, and opportunity for all Harris County residents, especially those often and historically left behind by government programs.

• Ensuring equitable outcomes in health and access to quality, affordable healthcare

• Fighting for environmental and climate justice that keeps all communities safe and healthy.

• Equitably investing in developing and maintaining resilient infrastructure and transportation for the 21st century

• Building and defending voting rights and a democracy that ensures equitable representation.

• Progressing equity and social and racial justice as common threads through all areas of public policy and public service.

What you will do at Precinct One

Construct and repair structural woodwork and equipment at service centers, park buildings, pavilions and at other facilities in Precinct One. Use tools of the trade to install and repair stain-grade trim work; hang doors, drill and set door hardware; set windows. Build, repair and install counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, building framework and trim.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Travel to job sites and perform a wide range of construction activities including: finish sheet rock, install Formica, mix, pour and finish cement, install windows, doors and partitions, ceiling and floor tiles..
• Operate equipment including front end loader, backhoe and skid steer loader. Use tools of the trade including: hammers, saws, drills, measuring devices, ladders, welding torch.
• Other duties as assigned

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call [phone] or email [e-mail] .

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

What you will bring to Precinct One

Education:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Experience:

• One (1) year of experience in construction or related field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of carpentry tools, including skill saw, miter saw and jigsaw
• Skilled at measuring, cutting and shaping of wooden materials using measuring tapes, saws, chisels and various other hand or power tools
• Knowledge of lumber grades and counter top materials
• Mathematical and analytical skills necessary to interpret blueprints and to do material estimates
• Ability to operate equipment including; front end loader, backhoe and skid steer loader

NOTE : Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resume will not be accepted for qualifications.

Licensure:

• Commercial (Texas) Driver's License (preferred)

Position Type:

• Full-time | Regular
• This position will be required to work several evenings and a few weekend days per month, depending on event scheduling (with time worked outside of regular office hours offset with the flexible work arrangement policy).

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• This job operates in an indoor and outdoor environment.
• Exposure to various weather conditions, temperature variations, loud noises and possible dangerous chemicals may be encountered.
• This is a physically active position which requires exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

What you get in return
You will be surrounded by coworkers who bring their best to work each day. Passionate people who want to make a difference in the communities Precinct One serves along with Harris County as a whole.

Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation, sick time, and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.

How to apply

If this job sounds interesting, you meet the required qualifications and you can see yourself working for Precinct One, we invite you to apply at

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

About the company

Office of Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.

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