Lead Building Trades Technician - Carpentry & Fabrication

Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County Government is seeking a skilled trades professional to join the Parks Department to maintain and repair PARKS facilities. The role emphasizes cabinetry fabrication, furniture installation, and coordinating daily work with a maintenance crew.

You will read blueprints, design simple plans, purchase materials, and supervise crew members as needed. A valid driver's license and several years of building trades experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED supplemented by vocational/technical training in building trades.
• Five years of experience in building construction, maintenance and repair.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• A master electrician or HVAC license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates and installs cabinetry, partitions, trim and furniture for county buildings using skilled machinery.
• Designs, draws project plans and reads blueprints to determine work requirements.
• Leads daily work activities, assigns priorities, and coordinates crew in absence of supervisor.
• Purchases construction and maintenance items and handles related paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Carpentry

Blueprint reading

Supervisory experience

Metal fabrication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical training in building trades

Tools

Cabinetmaking machinery

Hand and power tools

Job description

Cobb County Government is seeking a skilled trades professional to join the Parks Department to maintain and repair PARKS facilities. The role emphasizes cabinetry fabrication, furniture installation, and coordinating daily work with a maintenance crew.

You will read blueprints, design simple plans, purchase materials, and supervise crew members as needed. A valid driver's license and several years of building trades experience are required.