Carpenter

City of Santa Monica; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Santa Monica seeks a skilled carpenter to perform rough and finish carpentry for city buildings and facilities. You will frame walls, install drywall, patch stucco, and maintain interior and exterior structures, following blueprints and plans.

The role requires journey-level carpentry experience and a valid driver license. You will train interns and provide technical guidance as assigned, with safety and efficiency emphasized in daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Journeyman carpentry status desirable via apprenticeship.
• Two years of recent journey-level carpentry experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform rough and finish carpentry for city buildings and facilities.
• Frame walls and door openings; install drywall and ceilings.
• Repair, remodel and maintain interiors and exteriors.
• Read blueprints and plans; estimate materials.
• Train Trades Interns and provide technical advice as needed.

Skills

Journey-level carpentry

Train employees

Blueprint reading

Manual dexterity

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Apprenticeship training desirable

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Performs a variety of rough and finish carpentry in the construction, remodeling, repair and maintenance of city buildings and facilities.

Works under the general supervision of the Carpenter Crew Leader, arranging and performing routine assignments alone. Detailed instructions are received and work in progress is reviewed occasionally to frequently. May train and provide technical advice to Trades Interns, as assigned.

Performs a variety of interior and exterior rough and finish carpentry to demolish, remodel, construct, repair and maintain buildings and structures.

Frames walls and door openings.

Installs drywall, tapes and mud walls. Patches stucco.

Installs wall and ceiling insulation materials. Installs drop ceilings. May assist with the installation of air conditioners and air duct systems.

Removes existing and installs various roofing materials. Repairs leaks and other damage.

Builds and installs wall and floor cabinets and counters. Installs and repairs plastic laminated tops.

Installs, replaces and repairs floor tiles. May install ceramic tile and carpet.

Installs windows. Hangs doors. Installs baseboards. Applies other finish carpentry techniques.

Installs, repairs and lubricates locks.

Secures condemned buildings by fencing and boarding up windows and doors.

Performs other building maintenance and preventative duties, as assigned.

Follows applicable safety rules and regulations.

Prepares materials lists.

Completes work orders and daily time logs.

Requests additional materials, as assigned.

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

Knowledge of

• Various skilled rough and finish carpentry techniques.
• Uniform Building Code.
• Basic electrical and plumbing procedures.
• Basic mathematics.
• Safe work practices and procedures.
• Principles of customer service.
• Effective customer service techniques.

Ability to

• Train employees.
• Perform journey-level rough and finish carpentry work.
• Read and interpret blueprints, plans and drawings.
• Operate power and hand carpentry tools and equipment.
• Estimate needed materials, supplies, tools and equipment, as required.
• Lift, carry and move large and heavy building materials.
• Construct cabinets, hang doors and install drywall.
• Take accurate measurements.
• Lay out plans for framing, cabinet making, and other projects.
• Perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
• Provide effective customer service.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City employees and the general public.

Skill in

• Reading, writing and communicating in English at an appropriate level.
• Dealing effectively with a variety of individuals.
• Performing mathematical calculations at an appropriate level.

Education, Training and Experience

Graduation from high school or the equivalent. Completion of an apprenticeship training program to obtain journey-level carpenter status is desirable.

Two years of recent, paid, work experience performing journey-level rough and finish carpentry work.

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a valid Class C driver license.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is regularly performed indoors and outside in climatic weather conditions. Moving objects, noise, dust, dirt, odors, and soil are constantly encountered. Slippery surfaces, high elevation, cramped positions and vibrations are occasionally factors. Chemicals, odors, oily conditions are frequently encountered. Work interruptions, dead-lines and emergency calls are also encountered. Physical demands include heavy lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 100 pounds, bending, reaching, and standing for long periods.

Background Investigation

Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation.

Inclusion & Diversity Statement

The City of Santa Monica is a progressive, inclusive and culturally rich community. As leaders in public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a highly talented workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and where their differences make a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our employees. Join us!

Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call [phone], TDD [phone] (Hearing Impaired Only).

Please note the request for reasonable accommodations must be made to Human Resources at least three work days prior to the examination.