Carpenter - Facilities Interdepartmental Construction

Fort Bend County; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TCDRS retirement

Great benefits

Job summary

Fort Bend County seeks a skilled carpenter to renovate structures from blueprints and verbal instructions. Responsibilities include measuring layouts, building forms, and performing drywall, insulation, plumbing, and electrical tasks within established codes and safety standards.

The role requires reading blueprints, basic structural design knowledge, and the ability to coordinate with departments. A Texas Driver’s License is preferred, with salary starting at $20.50–$25.63 hourly and a strong

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and Trade School Certificate (6 years carpentry experience plus 3 years may substitute).
• 3 years job related experience.
• Basic structural design knowledge including layout, form building, rough framing, and finishing.
• Ability to work from blueprints or create own building plan when needed.
• Strong math and geometry skills for carpentry calculations.
• Ability to figure cost and length of construction and projected completion date.
• Ability to deal effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and other departments.
• Texas Driver’s License, CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Renovate structures from verbal instructions or blueprints.
• Measure, mark and arrange layout plan of construction; analyze job specs and order materials.
• Install, textures, and paints drywall; set forms for concrete; frame walls and partitions; erect scaffolding; install fiberglass insulation; perform plumbing and electrical work.
• Build and repair cabinets, bookshelves, and other furniture; install stairs, wall panels, ceiling tiles, glass panes, and door fixtures and locks; check completed work for accuracy.
• Monitor and comply with local building codes; secure building permits when required.
• Plan work schedule to coordinate with other departments to ensure timely completion of project.
• Participate in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by county managers.

Skills

Carpentry

Blueprint reading

Math/geometry

Coworker communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Trade School Certificate

Job description

Current Fort Bend County Employees (excluding election workers):

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Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the “quality of life” for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

• Works from verbal instructions or blueprints to renovate structures.
• Measures, marks and arranges layout plan of construction; Analyzes job specifications and orders specific quantity of materials needed.
• Installs, textures, and paints drywall; Sets forms for concrete; Frames walls and partitions; Erects scaffolding; Installs fiberglass insulation; performs plumbing and electrical work.
• Builds and repairs cabinets, bookshelves, and other types of furniture; Installs stairs, wall panels, ceiling tiles, glass panes, and door fixtures and locks; checks completed work for accuracy.
• Monitors and complies with local building codes; Secures building permits when required.
• Plans work schedule to coordinate with other departments to ensure timely completion of project.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma/GED and Trade School Certificate. (6 years documented carpentry experience in addition to 3 years required experience may substitute for Trade School Certificate).
• 3 years job related experience.
• Basic structural design knowledge, including layout, form building, rough framing, and inside and outside finishing.
• Must have ability to work from blueprints or create own building plan when needed.
• Strong math and geometry skills necessary for carpentry calculations.
• Ability to figure cost and length of construction and projected completion date.
• Ability to deal effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and other departments.
• Texas Driver’s License, CDL preferred.

STARTING SALARY RANGE:

$20.50 - $25.63 hourly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE:

Upon filling position

• All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.