PARKS CARPENTER

City of Pierre Fire Department; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 28,435 - 40,499; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement match

Paid holidays

Educational assistance

Job summary

The City of Pierre Fire Department is seeking an individual for carpentry duties in the construction, repair, and maintenance of city park facilities. The job involves a variety of tasks including building and repairing concession stands, furniture, and other structures, along with performing plumbing and completing landscaping tasks.

This position offers a salary of $25.02/hour and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement matches. Applicants must have relevant carpentry experience and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and competency in carpentry work and principles.
• Sufficient experience through apprenticeship or similar positions.
• Valid driver’s license issued by the State of South Dakota.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry duties in the maintenance of park facilities.
• Plan and build maintenance structures like concession stands.
• Maintain tools and assist with snow removal as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of carpentry principles and practices

Skill in using a transit for shooting elevation

Skill in problem solving

Skill in using hand and power tools

Education

Completion of specialized training in carpentry

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Plow trucks

Skid steer

Job description

The City of Pierre seeks a passionate individual to join our team in making Pierre one of the best places to live, work, and visit. This position performs carpentry duties in the construction, repair, and maintenance of city facilities.

Parks and Recreation - Parks

Job Summary

This position performs carpentry duties in the construction, repair, and maintenance of park facilities.

Major Duties

• Plans, builds, maintains, and repairs concession stands, shade structures, storage buildings, playground equipment, etc.
• Performs carpentry construction and repair on other city buildings and facilities.
• Repairs furniture, replaces doors, and windows, installs drop ceilings, etc.
• Remodels bathrooms and offices.
• Requisitions supplies and materials.
• Installs and repairs fencing.
• Paints interior and exterior surfaces.
• Forms and pours concrete.
• Installs backstop netting and safety netting at sports fields.
• Repairs bleachers and other structures.
• Maintains tools and equipment.
• Assists with snow removal.
• Hangs and finishes sheetrock.
• Assists in installing holiday and seasonal decorations.
• Assists with grounds maintenance as needed, including repairing irrigation systems, planting and removing trees, mowing grass, trimming weeds, etc.
• Performs plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Performs related duties.

Knowledge Required by the Position

• Knowledge of carpentry principles and practices.
• Knowledge of roof repair and maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of painting tools, supplies, and techniques.
• Knowledge of building codes.
• Knowledge of concrete finishing.
• Skill in drafting and developing plans.
• Skill in using a transit for shooting elevation.
• Skill in the use of a variety of carpentry tools and equipment.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in the operation plow trucks, skid steer, and other equipment.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Supervisory Controls

The Parks Superintendent and Crew Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot‑checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

Guidelines

Guidelines include building codes and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

Complexity / Scope of Work

• The work consists of related carpentry duties. Maintaining older structures contributes to the complexity of the work.
• The purpose of this position is to perform carpentry duties in the construction, maintenance, and repair of parks facilities. Successful performance in this position contributes to the efficient and effective maintenance of park facilities.

Contacts

• Contacts are typically with coworkers, other city personnel, vendors, contractors, and the general public.
• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color.
• The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility

None.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of South Dakota.

Qualifications Summary

This position performs all aspects of carpentry work which includes compiling material lists and cost estimates for construction projects, pouring and finishing concrete, renovates interior and exterior walls, ceilings, and roofs, repairs furniture and builds cabinets, bookcases and shelves.

Salary and Benefits

Category Parks & Recreation
Salary $25.02/hr plus comprehensive benefit package including 100% employer paid employee health, dental and life insurance along with a 6% employer match to the South Dakota Retirement System and 12 paid holidays.
Up to $2000 annual educational assistance available.
Wage offer will be based upon actual education and experience.

Posted June 16, 2026 12:01 AM Closing Open Until Filled