Skilled Carpenter: Build, Repair & Lead Projects

City-of-Portland,-Oregon; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Portland is seeking skilled carpenters to join its team across Portland locations. You will build, repair, and restore wooden structures and fixtures, interpret blueprints, develop designs, and potentially lead other team members to complete high-quality work.

As a journey-level carpenter, you’ll bring expertise in various materials and techniques to maintain and enhance our facilities. The role involves planning, safety, and collaboration with multiple bureaus.

Qualifications

• Experience with carpentry tools, materials, and techniques, including planning and basic troubleshooting; constructing wooden structures and fixtures.
• Ability to work safely, maintain records, and design structures for construction.
• Experience in carpentry that includes building and modifying structures.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, and support the structural needs for transportation assets and facilities.
• Work from blueprints or create sketches and designs as needed.
• Plan and organize jobs by estimating time, materials, and equipment requirements.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools and equipment like forklifts and cranes.
• Coordinate activities with other trades and engineers on project requirements.
• Be ready to handle urgent repairs or structural issues as they arise.

Skills

Carpentry

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Forklifts

Job description

The City of Portland is seeking skilled carpenters to join its team across Portland locations. You will build, repair, and restore wooden structures and fixtures, interpret blueprints, develop designs, and potentially lead other team members to complete high-quality work.

As a journey-level carpenter, you’ll bring expertise in various materials and techniques to maintain and enhance our facilities. The role involves planning, safety, and collaboration with multiple bureaus.