Facilities Carpenter: Build and Renovate for a Growing County

Fort Bend; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Texas County Retirement System (TCDRS)

Equal employment opportunity employer

Job summary

Fort Bend County is seeking skilled carpenters to renovate structures according to blueprints or verbal instructions. The role involves measuring and laying out plans, selecting materials, and building components such as walls, ceilings, stairs, and cabinetry.

Responsibilities include installing drywall, plumbing and electrical work, and ensuring compliance with building codes. Drivers license is preferred for site mobility and coordination with other departments.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Renovate structures from verbal instructions or blueprints.
• Measure, mark and layout construction plans.
• Analyze job specifications and determine materials quantities.
• Install, texture, and paint 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.

Skills

Carpentry

Blueprint reading

Math & geometry

Education

High school diploma/GED and Trade School Certificate

6 years documented carpentry experience (substitute for Trade School Certificate)

3 years job related experience

Job description

Fort Bend County is seeking skilled carpenters to renovate structures according to blueprints or verbal instructions. The role involves measuring and laying out plans, selecting materials, and building components such as walls, ceilings, stairs, and cabinetry.

Responsibilities include installing drywall, plumbing and electrical work, and ensuring compliance with building codes. Drivers license is preferred for site mobility and coordination with other departments.