Carpenter - Coastal Parks - J13110 - 01800

Crescent Electric Supply Company; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Electric Supply Company is seeking a skilled individual to perform construction and maintenance activities at County parks in Corpus Christi, Texas. The role requires expertise in carpentry, construction trades, and facility maintenance.

Ideal candidates should have at least three years of related experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to work in varied outdoor conditions while maintaining park facilities. The position involves regular physical tasks, including lifting and operating tools.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in carpentry or construction.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.
• Familiarity with park maintenance procedures and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning construction and repair projects.
• Perform various construction activities such as carpentry and painting.
• Maintain parks and facilities, ensuring cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Carpentry

Construction trades

Facility maintenance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Base Pay

$17.57 hourly

Summary

Responsible for new construction and construction maintenance activities at the County parks, other than contracted projects. The employee is required to be on duty before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies, as directed by the supervisor.

Organizational Relationships

Works under the direct supervision of the Supervisor of Park Maintenance and Park Foreman at the location assigned. Has contact with vendors and other department personnel.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, designing, and budgeting for projects involving construction, repair, and remodeling of Parks Department buildings and equipment.
• Perform construction and finishing activities such as general carpentry, walls, doors, partitions, remodeling buildings, cabinetry, shelves, sheet rock installation, fencing, painting, sealing, roofing, windows, carpeting, vinyl wall covering, and more.
• May be given electrical and plumbing assignments.
• Report on progress and completion of each project.
• Pick up and/or receive equipment and supplies, maintain inventory of equipment and materials.
• Keep carpentry shop and van clean and orderly.
• Maintain parks, buildings, and fairgrounds: trimming trees, bushes, removing garbage, cleaning litter, sanitizing restrooms.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or GED; plus at least three years’ experience in carpentry, construction trades, and/or facility maintenance, or equivalent combination.

Language Skills

• Read and interpret safety rules, operations and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

Mathematical Skills

• Calculate figures and amounts: discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volume.
• Apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.

Reasoning Ability

• Solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must have an appropriate Texas Driver’s License. Vehicles must have a clean driving record.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with hand tools and power tools used in construction.
• Knowledge of park maintenance procedures and safety procedures.
• Ability to perform arduous duties under adverse conditions.
• Proficiency in oral and written communications.
• Establish effective working relationships with employees, officials, and the public.
• Maintain good driving record and applicable Texas driver’s license.
• Knowledge of first aid.

Physical Demands

Regularly handle, lift up to 100 lbs, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, walk, reach; lift 25-50 lbs frequently. Requires vision: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception.

Work Environment

Work outside weather, near moving mechanical parts, wet/humid conditions, fumes, electrical shock, vibration, high places, explosives, chemicals, and radiation. Noise usually loud.