Carpenter

City of Springfield Human Resources; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government agency is seeking a full-time carpenter for maintenance and repair of city buildings. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, with a minimum of three years of experience in carpentry. Responsibilities include constructing and repairing structures, maintaining doors and drywall, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This entry-level position offers a chance to work on a variety of projects and supervise helpers as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in carpentry or related field.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for carpentry related maintenance and repair of City buildings.
• Constructs, alters, and repairs City structures.
• Repairs doors, drywall, ceilings, and stairs.

Skills

Knowledge of standard practices and materials

Ability to supervise helpers

Skill in using tools and equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Purpose/Summary

Responsible for carpentry related maintenance and repair of City buildings. Work is performed under supervision of a Foreman in accordance with accepted trade practices with review through inspections during the process and upon completion for conformance to established departmental standards. Supervision may be exercised over assigned helpers.

Essential Functions

• Constructs, alters, and repairs City structures.
• Repairs and maintains doors, hinges, drywall, suspended ceilings, tile, outside decks and stairs.
• Builds offices, classrooms, closets through framing, dry walling and trimming.
• Installs whiteboards, shelving, and overhead screens.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, equipment, processes, and techniques of the work performed.
• Considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in work performed.
• Some knowledge of the fundamentals of a variety of skilled trades.
• Ability to work from written and oral instructions, sketches, and drawings.
• Ability to supervise the work of assigned helpers.
• Skill in the use and care of tools, equipment, and materials employed in the work performed.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent, including or supplemented by training in a specialized trade.
• Minimum of three years of experience in the work performed.

Eligibility

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age at the time of filing the application. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industry

Government Administration