Carpenter I (BC-09)

County Of Maui; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

County Of Maui is seeking a journey-level Carpenter I to perform skilled carpentry work in construction, alteration and repair of wooden structures. You will read plans, set up forms, cabinets and trim, and may supervise helpers as needed.

The role requires handling various woodworking tools and working from blueprints to determine material needs. Positions include Permanent Full-Time and Temporary Full-Time, with health and safety practices paramount.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with apprenticeship or 4 years journey-level carpentry experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, sketches, and specifications.
• Knowledge of safety practices and proper handling of carpentry tools and materials.

Responsibilities

• Lays out, cuts, fits and assembles concrete forms, framework, ceilings, floors, walls, partitions, stairways, windows, doors, and trim.
• Removes and replaces flooring, ceilings, partitions, roofs or other wooden structures damaged by rot or termites.
• Installs glass panes in doors and windows and handles hardware installation.
• Lays out and finishes cabinets, desks, counters and related carpentry items.
• Operates woodworking machinery including sanders, planers, joiners, routers, mortisers, lathes and drill presses.
• Reads blueprints and specifications to determine materials needed.
• May supervise carpenters or helpers and coordinate tasks.
• May perform related trades such as painting or masonry when not engaged in carpentry tasks.

Skills

Read blueprints

Plan and direct work

Operate woodworking machinery

Heavy physical work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship training or 4 years journey-level carpentry experience

Tools

Sander

Planer

Joiner

Router

Mortises

Wood lathe

Drill press

Job description

Immediate Vacancies:

Permanent Full-Time & Temporary Full-Time

Performs skilled carpentry work in the construction, alteration and repair of wooden articles and structures; and performs other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This is the journey-level class in the Carpentry series. This class differs from that of the Carpenter Helper in that the Carpenter I performs skilled rough and finished carpentry work in the construction, alteration and repair of all types of wooden articles and structures, including cabinet carpentry work, whereas the Carpenter Helper works under the supervision of a skilled carpenter and performs a variety of manual tasks incidental to the work of carpenters or performs routine carpentry work requiring the application of the basic elements of the trade.

This class differs from that of Carpenter II in that the Carpenter I performs skilled carpentry work and may supervise carpenters or helpers from time to time; whereas the Carpenter II supervises carpenters, helpers and others and participates in the construction, alteration and repair of wooden articles and structures. The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.

• Lays out, cuts, fits and assembles concrete forms, framework, ceilings, floors, walls, partitions, stairways, windows, doors, interior and exterior trim and other similar carpentry work;
• Removes and replaces flooring, ceilings, partitions, roofs or other portions of wooden structures damaged or destroyed by termites, wet or dry rot, or other causes;
• Installs glass panes in doors and windows;
• Installs and repairs hardware such as locks, door stops, hinges and door knobs;
• Lays out, saws, fits, assembles and finishes cabinets, filing cases, chairs, counters or desks;
• Operates woodworking machinery such as sanders, planers, joiners, handsaws, routers, mortises, wood lathes, and drill presses in connection with carpentry work;
• Reads blueprints, sketches, and specifications to determine materials needed;
• May assign tasks to other carpenters and supervise the work of helpers;
• May perform work in other building trades such as painting, plumbing, electrical and masonry when not engaged in carpentry work.

Training and Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and successful completion of apprenticeship training or four (4) years of experience in carpentry work under a journey-level carpenter.

License Requirement:

Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license (equivalent to State of Hawaii Type 3) (as required by specific position).

Knowledge of:

practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in the carpentry trade; qualities, uses, and adaptability of various woods; pertinent building codes; occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade; basic techniques in other building trades.

Ability to:

operate a variety of woodworking machines and use the tools of the trade; read, interpret and work from plans, blue-prints, sketches, and working drawings; estimate labor and material requirements; rig and work form scaffolds and other high or difficult vista points; plan assignments and direct the work of others; give and follow oral and written instructions; and perform routine painting, masonry and minor plumbing and electrical work.

Health and Physical Condition:

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping: Heavy

TEMPORARY POSITIONS: Employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. Once you become a member of the civil service, you become eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions.