LEAD CARPENTER-CABINET MAKER

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Generous vacation & sick time

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

City and County of Honolulu is seeking a Lead Carpenter-Cabinet Maker to lead from construction through installation of cabinet systems and built-in furniture for public facilities. You will operate and supervise skilled journey-level carpentry tasks, including fabrication, installation, plan-reading, and safety compliance.

The role requires experience in carpentry and cabinet making, plus ability to read plans, operate woodworking machines, and oversee helpers.

Qualifications

• Experience and/or training showing competence in journey level carpentry and cabinetmaking.
• Ability to read construction plans, specifications and sketches and determine materials.
• Experience with operating woodworking machines and rigging work from scaffolds or high points.

Responsibilities

• Construct walls, partitions, ceilings, floors and related structures during renovations.
• Fabricate and install built-in cabinets, counters, shelving, bookcases, desks and doors.
• Inspect and replace damaged components of wooden structures and apply termite treatments as needed.
• Read blueprints and plans to estimate materials and plan work.
• Operate service trucks and forklifts to move materials and tools.
• Direct and supervise the work of helpers, apprentices or laborers.

Skills

Carpentry

Cabinet making

Blueprint reading

Forklift operation

Team supervision

Tools

Woodworking machines

Job description

Position Information

Do you have experience carpentering from scratch?

Apply to be a Lead Carpenter-Cabinet Maker today!

Position Information

Do you have experience carpentering from scratch?

Apply to be a Lead Carpenter-Cabinet Maker today!

The Department of Facility Maintenance, Public Building and Electrical Maintenance Division is hiring for a Lead Carpenter-Cabinet Maker in Honolulu. Work hours are Monday to Friday from 6:50 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. Under the direct supervision of the Carpentry Supervisor, the position performs a variety of highly skilled journey level carpentry work involving the construction, renovation and modification of public facilities and the fabrication and installation of storage cabinets, counters, shelving, tables, doors and other accessory items such as key cabinets, drapery, valances, chalkboards, bulletin boards etc., which require the knowledge and use of high level cabinet-making skills. The position also performs numerous skilled journey level carpentry work in the repair and maintenance of wide variety of public buildings, related structures and appurtenances under the jurisdiction of the Department of Facility Maintenance.

What You\'ll Do

• Construct walls, partitions, ceilings, floors, etc., during renovations and modifications to existing facilities.
• Construct new wooden structures such as offices, meeting rooms, carports, storage sheds, etc.
• Fabricate and install built-in cabinets, counters, shelving, bookcases, desks, work tables, doors, door frames, etc.
• Remove and replace damaged or termite-eaten sills, floor joists, rafters, walls, partitions and all other portions of the wooden structures and apply termite treatment chemicals for spot treatment.
• Read and interpret construction plans, specifications and sketches and determines materials needed.
• Operate service trucks to transport personnel, equipment and tools to various work sites around the island to complete assigned jobs; operate forklift to unload, load and store materials.
• Direct and inspect the work of helpers, apprentices or laborers.

Special Work Requirement

• This position serves as a Disaster Response Worker and sometimes requires working beyond the normal workday, on weekends, and as necessary to meet schedules and deadlines.
• This position is required to have unescorted access to the Joint Traffic Management Center (JTMC). Any employee with unescorted access to secured areas and equipment related to the traffic management center requires a fingerprint-based national criminal history record check prior to assignment to this position as authorized by HRS846-2.7(b)(37) and in accordance with JTMC Policy No. 2016-B.06, Fingerprint-Based Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) and CHRC Clearance.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/ .

Apply today to make a difference in your community!

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

Experience Requirement

Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to show demonstrated competence in performing the journey level skills and duties of a Carpenter-Cabinet Maker.

Such experience must have demonstrated the ability to apply the techniques appropriate to carpentry and cabinetmaking work; set up, adjust and operate a variety of woodworking machines; interpret and work from plans, blueprints, sketches and working drawings; prepare sketches of work details; estimate labor and material requirements; rig and work from scaffolds and other high and difficult vantage points; encourage safety practices and enforce safety rules; work to close tolerances; work with dexterity and safety; give and follow oral and written instructions; plan, assign and supervise the work of others; maintain harmony in working relationships with others; and handle weights and loads.

NOTE: CABINET MAKING EXPERIENCE ALONE IS NOT QUALIFYING. EXPERIENCE MUST INCLUDE BOTH CARPENTRY AND CABINET MAKING.

License/Certificate Requirement

• Valid driver\'s license (Type 3/automobile), prior to appointment.
• Valid Forklift Certification, prior to completion of probation.
  
  

Any required licenses and certificates must be obtained by the time indicated above, and maintained throughout the course of employment in the position.

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.

FINGERPRINTING REQUIREMENT: This position will be assigned to service the Joint Traffic Management Center (JTMC). Any employee with unescorted access to secured areas and equipment within the JTMC requires a fingerprint-based criminal history record check. Therefore, the selectee will be required to be fingerprinted as part of their employment suitability review. The Department of Human Resources will review fingerprint-based state and national criminal history record information from the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.