CARPENTER 1

State of Nevada; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Retirement (PERS)

Deferred Compensation

Job summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is hiring a Carpenter 1 in Reno/Sparks, NV. The role maintains and repairs NDOT buildings and infrastructure with minimal supervision, including furniture, doors, locks, and concrete work across maintenance yards and roads.

Applicants must multitask, shift priorities as needed, and maintain a professional attitude. This is an on-site position with no remote work option.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized carpentry apprenticeship program or equivalent.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to urgent priorities.
• Authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Respond to repair orders and establish priority of repairs.
• Estimate costs and procure materials in a cost-effective manner.
• Build, repair, and install furniture, doors, locks, and fixtures as required.
• Inspect and maintain roofing, walls, floors, and related structures.

Skills

Blueprint reading

General carpentry

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Education

Carpentry apprenticeship completion

Tools

Power tools

Concrete finishing

Job description

• No Nevada state income tax.

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is hiring for a Carpenter 1 located Reno/Sparks, NV. A Carpenter 1 maintains and repairs NDOT buildings and infrastructure with minimal supervision. This includes repairing furniture, cabinets, doors, and locks; performing concrete work throughout the maintenance yards and roads; and coordinating with crews and subject-matter experts on complex facility repairs. This role requires the ability to multitask, shift priorities throughout the day to address urgent issues, and maintain a positive, professional attitude. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. Please note that this position is on-site and does not offer remote work options. The Job Duties section listed in this announcement reflects the Statewide Class Specifications for all positions and does not fully correlate with the specific duties of this position.

Essential Qualifications

Completion of a recognized carpentry apprenticeship program; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

Respond to repair orders; establish priority of repairs; estimate cost of jobs; acquire materials in the most cost effective manner to complete a job and reduce waste by contacting vendors and/or completing a purchase requisition; make repairs; document time and material costs for billing purposes.
Implement a preventive maintenance schedule and perform preventive maintenance; conduct routine inspections; make adjustments and minor repairs to prolong life of furniture, fixtures, doors, gates, and structures and maintain a satisfactory appearance.
Build furniture and fixtures such as tables, cabinets, and bookshelves as requested by agency staff; meet with individual requesting the item; design project; select and order appropriate materials; cut and assemble materials; stain and seal finished project.
Inspect, repair, replace, and maintain doors, jambs, fencing, gates, windows, signages, screens, ceiling, walls, drywall surfaces, stairs, handrails, guard rails, rain gutters, downspouts, chimneys, various flooring, concrete, and furniture to ensure structures and furniture are in proper working order or condition; may install and maintain locksets, door closers, and associated door hardware.
Install, repair, replace, and maintain various types of roofs; install and maintain roof components; inspection roofs to ensure adherence to manufacturer specifications and building codes.
Build or remodel rooms in accordance with code requirements; review blueprints; plan and lay out projects; construct forms, pour, and finish concrete for slabs and floors; remove doors, windows, electrical outlets, light fixtures, heating ducts, and fans; cut out sheetrock walls; disassemble and remove wood or metal wall framing; fabricate and install floor, stair, wall, and ceiling framing members; cut sheetrock and attach it to the framework; install doors, windows, shelves, trim, various types of flooring, light fixtures, ceramic tile, and ceiling gridwork and tiles.
Construct rooms using concrete blocks; make guidelines and lay out work; spread mortar, position block, and shape mortar joints; check horizontal and vertical alignment with a straight-edge and level.
Assist contractors by providing information regarding the existing structure and systems and required work; review bids and work completed by contractors for quality and conformance with specifications and codes.
Provide training, support, work direction and work review to other skilled and semi-skilled maintenance staff.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept. This is the journey level in the series.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Working knowledge of: standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in carpentry and woodworking; safety hazards and safe working procedures.General knowledge of: State and local building and fire codes relevant to carpentry work.Skill in: safely operating and maintaining various hand and power tools used in carpentry and woodworking; performing a variety of skilled journey level carpentry and woodworking processes including foundations and forms, framing and layout work, millwork, finishing, and hardware installation and repair.Ability to: read and interpret repair orders, building codes, blueprints, and construction drawings in order to determine the type, location, and configuration of carpentry work; plan projects, sketch working drawings, and lay out materials; inspect lumber for grade and quality; estimate the materials and time required to complete projects; add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals to calculate dimensions and material needs and lay out projects; work on ladders and scaffolding and in confined building access areas; work cooperatively with others.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits

may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The Following Are Legal Holidays

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

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• Completion of a recognized carpentry apprenticeship program.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
• None of the above.

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• Required Question

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.