Carpenters - Facility Services HVAC

Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh is seeking a skilled Journeyman Carpenter to maintain and repair apartments and offices. You will construct and repair wooden structures, install fixtures, read blueprints, and fabricate components while adhering to building codes and safety standards.

This on-site role requires physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, a valid driver's license, and experience with power tools and hand tools.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Journeyman-level experience or completion of an approved apprenticeship program.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable under the Authority's plan.

Responsibilities

• Builds or repairs wooden structures, ceilings, walls, steps, drywall, etc.
• Maintains, changes, and repairs door locks and doors to ensure a safe environment for residents.
• Replaces floor and floor tiles in buildings to repair wear damage or fire damages; installs countertops, cupboards, and fixtures for new or renovated apartments.
• Boards up or replaces windows of vacant apartments; secures vacant apartments to prevent illegal entry.
• Maintains inventory of tools, materials, and supplies; orders additional resources when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Carpentry

Hand-held tools

Reading blueprints

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Journeyman-level experience or apprenticeship

Driver's license

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the structural condition of apartments and offices. The incumbent will perform carpentry repairs in accordance with building codes and standards as well as fabrication.

All activities must support the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh ("HACP" or "Authority") mission, strategic goals and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties, and skills may be required and assigned.

• Builds or repairs wooden structures, ceilings, walls, steps, drywall, etc.

• Maintains, changes, and repairs door locks and doors to ensure a safe environment for HACP residents.

• Replaces floor and floor tiles in building to repair wear damage, rotten floor boards, or fire damages; installs and fabricates new counter tops, cupboards, and fixtures for new or renovated apartments.

• Boards up or replaces windows of vacant apartments; secures vacant apartments to prevent illegal entry.

• Maintains inventory of tools, materials, and supplies needed to carry out assignments; orders additional resources when needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

This position requires the incumbent to exhibit the following behavioral skills:

• To perform this job successfully, the employee should be able to successfully operate a variety of applicable hand-held tools and devices.

• Must have general and specific knowledge related to carpentry, including of all safety rules and practices.

• Must be able to read and apply blue prints/schematics and specifications, and be skilled in measuring and selecting appropriate materials to finish the project and operating power tools.

• The employee should have basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, and Outlook). Must have the ability to learn other computer software programs as required by assigned tasks.

Education, Certifications, Licensing, and Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.

• Journeyman-level experience or the completion of an approved apprenticeship program. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable under the Authority's plan.

ADA and Other Requirements

Positions in this class typically require grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Medium Work:

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed primarily on Authority properties and may expose the employee to a range of temperatures and weather conditions. The noise level may be loud and the environment may be more hazardous than a standard office environment.