CARPENTER-CABINET MAKER

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

The City and County of Honolulu is hiring a Carpenter‑Cabinet Maker in Honolulu. This full-time position involves skilled carpentry work in constructing and installing storage solutions and modifications of public facilities. Candidates should have experience in both carpentry and cabinet making along with a valid driver's license.

Excellent benefits include generous vacation and sick leave days, health coverage, and retirement plans. Applicants must be eligible for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Qualifications

• Must be a citizen or eligible for unrestricted employment in the U.S.
• Experience in both carpentry and cabinet making required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Construct walls, partitions, and ceilings during renovations.
• Fabricate and install built-in cabinets and other wood structures.
• Remove and replace damaged wood components.

Skills

Woodworking skills

Blueprint reading

Construction planning

Knowledge of carpentry tools

Problem-solving

Education

Experience in carpentry and cabinet making

Tools

Woodworking machines

Scaffolding

Job description

Position Information

The Department of Facility Maintenance, Public Building and Electrical Maintenance Division is hiring for a Carpenter‑Cabinet Maker in Honolulu. Work hours are Monday to Friday from 6:50 a.m. – 3:20 p.m. Under the direct supervision of the Lead Carpenter or Carpentry Supervisor, the role performs highly skilled journey‑level carpentry work involving construction, renovation and modification of public facilities and fabrication and installation of storage cabinets, counters, shelving, tables, doors, key cabinets, drapery, valances, chalkboards, bulletin boards, and other accessories.

What You’ll Do

• Construct walls, partitions, ceilings, floors, etc., during renovations and modifications to existing facilities.
• Construct new wooden structures such as offices, meeting rooms, carports, storage sheds, etc.
• Fabricate and install built‑in cabinets, counters, shelving, bookcases, desks, work tables, doors, door frames, etc.
• Remove and replace damaged or termite‑eaten sills, floor joists, rafters, walls, partitions and all other portions of the wooden structures and apply termite treatment chemicals for spot treatment.
• Read and interpret construction plans, specifications and sketches and determine materials needed.

Special Work Requirements

• This position serves as a Disaster Response Worker and may require working beyond the normal workday, on weekends, and as necessary to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Requires unescorted access to the Joint Traffic Management Center (JTMC). Employees with such access must have a fingerprint‑based criminal history record check prior to assignment, in accordance with JTMC Policy No. 2016‑B.06.

Benefits

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and more.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non‑citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

Experience Requirements

Experience and/or training sufficient to competently perform the journey‑level skills and duties of this position. Such experience must demonstrate the ability to plan, lay out and set up work; operate a variety of woodworking machines; read and work from plans, specifications, blueprints and sketches; estimate time, labor and material requirements; rig and work from scaffolds and other high or difficult positions; construct and repair high‑grade wooden furniture and fine woodwork; work to close tolerances; handle weights and loads; and maintain good working relationships while following oral and written instructions. NOTE: Cabinet‑making experience alone is NOT qualifying. EMPLOYMENT MUST INCLUDE BOTH CARPENTRY AND CABINET MAKING.

License/Certificate Requirements

• Valid driver’s license (Type 3/automobile), prior to appointment.
• Valid forklift certification, prior to completion of probation.