CARPENTER 1

State of Nevada (NV); Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) in Reno/Sparks, NV is hiring a Carpenter 1 to maintain and repair NDOT buildings and infrastructure under minimal supervision.

You will repair furniture, cabinets, doors, and locks; perform concrete work; and coordinate with crews on complex facility repairs. This on-site role requires multitasking and a professional attitude. Visa sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized carpentry apprenticeship program or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to respond to repair orders and estimate costs; procure materials cost-effectively.
• Ability to build furniture and fixtures; install doors, cabinets, and hardware; perform concrete work.

Responsibilities

• Respond to repair orders; establish priority of repairs; estimate cost of jobs; acquire materials cost-effectively.
• Build furniture and fixtures such as tables, cabinets, and bookshelves per agency requests; select and order materials; cut and assemble; finish.
• Inspect, repair, replace, and maintain doors, jambs, fencing, gates, walls, and related components to code.
• Install, repair, replace, and maintain roofs and roof components; ensure adherence to specs and building codes.
• Assist contractors by providing information; review bids and work for quality and conformance with codes.
• Provide training and supervision to maintenance staff; perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Carpentry

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Tool operation

Team collaboration

Education

Carpentry apprenticeship

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Concrete formwork tools

Job description

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.

Carpenters perform skilled carpentry work to maintain and repair buildings, structures, fixtures, furniture, and equipment.

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

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.

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.