Senior Carpenter

Macon-Bibb County Government; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Macon-Bibb County Government seeks a skilled Carpenter to perform both rough and finished carpentry in various settings. Responsibilities include building, repairing, and maintaining structures and related components, alongside supervising unskilled workers. The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma or equivalent and several years of experience in carpentry.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: high school or GED.
• 4-6 years experience preferred for Carpenter III.
• Valid Georgia Motor Vehicle Operator's License required.

Responsibilities

• Performs carpentry in new and old buildings.
• Repairs and installs building components.
• Oversees work of unskilled employees.

Skills

Knowledge of methods in carpentry

Ability to follow instructions

Skill in use of tools

Ability to maintain effective relationships

Education

High school degree or GED

Tools

Power tools

Job description

The Carpenter is responsible for performing both rough and finished carpentry for Macon-Bibb County.The following duties are representative of the work required for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Performs carpentry in new buildings, tears down and rebuilds partitions in old buildings, lays new floors, and finishes work as needed.
• Maintains repairs, alters, and remodels buildings or related structures to meet the needs of the occupant.
• Repairs and/or installs doors, locks, window frames, tables, chairs, furniture, roofs, handrails and other related parts of a building.
• Builds tables, cabinets, shelves, and desks from rough sketches and blueprints.
• Does drywall work, frame, hang and finish when necessary.
• Performs bench carpentry work in a shop/area equipped with power tools.
• Checks condition of tools and equipment; keep them neat and in working conditions.
• Keeps inventory of supplies and advises manager when needed.
• Oversees work of unskilled employees during job assignments as required.

The Carpenter should possess, at a minimum, a high school degree or GED or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position..

Number of years of experience is based on the level of Carpentry desired:
Carpenter III: Four (4) to six (6) years of experience or three (3) years of experience and the completion of Carpenter II training requirements;

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid Georgia Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Must be available for emergency calls as needed.

The Carpenter must be knowledgeable of the following principles, procedures, and concepts:

• Knowledge of the methods, practices, tools and materials used in the trade and in related building trades.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to the trade.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to climb ladders or scaffold to the required heights to perform the assign duties.
• Ability to stand and walk comfortably for long periods of time.
• Basic working knowledge of personal computers and the ability to use word processing and database programs to keep simple records, as required.
• Skill in the care and use of tools and equipment necessary in various carpentry work and repair tasks.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and with members of the general public.
• Ability to read blue prints, schematics, and drawings

If you have any problems submitting your applications, please contact the NeoGov Applicant Support Hotline Toll Free at 855-524-5627, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (ET).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER