Facilities Carpenter – Interdepartmental Renovation

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

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