CARPENTER (CLASS CODE 1740)

New Orleans, Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization in the heart of New Orleans, where skilled carpenters are essential for maintaining and constructing vital structures. This role offers the chance to showcase your carpentry expertise while contributing to the community's infrastructure. With a focus on quality and safety, you'll work on various projects, ensuring that every detail meets the highest standards. If you're passionate about craftsmanship and looking for a stable position with a reputable employer, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a difference in your city while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time carpentry experience at the journeyman level required.
• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled work in construction, maintenance, and repair of wood structures.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in all tasks.

Skills

Carpentry

Construction Skills

Maintenance and Repair

Education

High School Diploma

General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

Job description

Skilled work in the construction, maintenance, installation and repair of structures, equipment, and articles of wood; and related work as required.
EITHER: Two (2) years of full-time experience in the trade of carpentry at the journeyman level.

OR: Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program.*

*Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify training claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.

This position requires a one (1) year probationary period. A rating of training and experience, weighted 100%. Credit will only be given for related experience gained within the last ten (10) years for the purpose of the rating of training and experience, however, all related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes.

This is an original entrance examination.

THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, CREED, CULTURE, OR ANCESTRY.

APPLICATIONS: Applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received, as specified on this announcement. All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise specified on this announcement. PAPER APPLICATIONS must be submitted on the official application form AND MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CITY CIVIL SERVICE, 1340 POYDRAS STREET, SUITE 900, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, BEFORE THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE FINAL FILING DATE.

WORKING TEST PERIOD: Effective August 1, 2023, the working test (probationary) period for all positions in the classified service is one year.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE TESTING: The City of New Orleans has a comprehensive program of substance abuse testing. Candidates for employment for certain positions where the health, welfare and/or safety of the public, co-workers and the individual employee is at risk will have to undergo pre-employment substance abuse screening.

A MEDICAL EXAMINATION is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to ACTIVE classifications, and may be required for re-employment, promotions and/or transfers.

GOOD MORAL CHARACTER is required of all applicants. Any applicant may be disqualified if his/her character or past employment record is found to be unsatisfactory as determined by the Department of City Civil Service.

IMPORTANT: Applicants who are licensed to drive should have a current license on their person for purposes of identification during all phases of an examination.

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND GENERAL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA (GED) must be issued by a state Department of Education or an institution recognized by a state Department of Education.

EXPERIENCE:
Applicants will not receive credit for unpaid work unless specified on the job announcement.
Partial credit only will be given for related part-time employment.

OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT OR PROMOTION:
Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education, driver's license, and/or professional licenses/certifications claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.