GS Facility Operations - Carpenter Senior

City of Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Charlotte is seeking a Senior Carpenter to handle general building construction, preventive maintenance, and repairs across about 180 city facilities. The role includes PM inspections and tasks like ceiling tile replacement, carpet/base repairs, and display hanging.

Responsibilities span cabinet making, framing, tile installation, drywall, hardware repair, and cost estimation. Overtime and on-call duties may apply. Strong teamwork and safety practices are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to read Blue Prints and diagrams.
• Must be able to work overtime, including weekend/holiday on-call and emergency call backs.
• Must have a good driving record, valid driver’s license and ability to maintain a city driving permit.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Must be able to lift to 75lbs. of equipment and/or tools.
• Ability to load and unload extension ladders from top of utility van and place upright against buildings.
• Ability to climb ladders, crawl and work in small spaces.
• Works in an organized, clean and safe manner.
• Ability to use the Microsoft Suite and a computer-based work order management system.

Responsibilities

• Perform building construction work including but not limited to cabinet making, metal stud framing, ceiling and acoustical tile installation, sheet rock installation/finishing, and door jamb installation.
• Obtain materials needed for assignments.
• Repair and maintain building hardware as needed.
• Repair and install plastic laminate, toilet partitions, and accessories.
• Keep records/timesheets and itemize duties performed on the job.
• Read diagrams.
• Calculate cost estimates occasionally.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Team player

Ladder work

Drive license

Heavy lifting

MS Office

Safety compliance

Job description

Department: General Services Department

Salary: $25.67 - $36.88 Commensurate with Experience

Welcome to the City of Charlotte

Charlotte is America's Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.

Our Guiding Principles Include

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development
• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services
• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems
• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

Summary

The Senior Carpenter will be responsible for performing duties related to general building construction, preventative maintenance, and repairs in approximately 180 City facilities. This position will also be responsible for PM inspections and various building maintenance tasks such as, but not limited to, replacing ceiling tile, repairing carpet/base, hanging displays, etc.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform building construction work including but not limited to cabinet making, metal stud framing, ceiling and acoustical tile installation, sheet rock installation/finishing, and door jamb installation.
• Obtain materials needed for assignments.
• Repair and maintain building hardware as needed.
• Repair and install plastic laminate, toilet partitions, and accessories.
• Keep records/timesheets and itemize duties performed on the job.
• Read diagrams.
• Calculate cost estimates occasionally.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to read Blue Prints and diagrams.
• Must be able to work overtime, including weekend/holiday on-call and emergency call backs.
• Must have a good driving record, valid driver’s license and ability to maintain a city driving permit.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Must be able to lift to 75lbs. of equipment and/or tools.
• Ability to load and unload extension ladders from top of utility van and place upright against buildings.
• Ability to climb ladders, crawl and work in small spaces.
• Works in an organized, clean and safe manner.
• Ability to use the Microsoft Suite and a computer-based work order management system.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma plus seven (7) years of experience with a mastery of skills in journey level construction work.
• Considerable knowledge of standard methods, materials, tools and practices of the building construction trade.
• Experience working in local government and public safety facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) years of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of background, experience, and skills necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.