Carpenter II

Posting number: LS_Carpenter2

Department: HRD

Job classification: Carpenter II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Maintenance

Incumbents of positions in this series maintain buildings and related structures applying carpentry techniques and using carpentry tools to construct, alter, repair and/or install walls, stairs, floors, ceilings, windows, doors, etc.; inspect buildings to determine need for carpentry repairs or alterations; interpret and/or draw sketches or layouts of work to be done; erect and dismantle staging and scaffolding; and perform related work as required.

The basic purpose of this work is to perform carpentry work for the maintenance, repair and/or alteration of state buildings and related structures.

• Maintains buildings and related structures applying carpentry techniques and using carpentry tools to construct, alter, repair and/or install walls, stairs, floors, ceilings, windows, doors, roofs, gutters, locks, air conditioners, mail slots, handicapped chair rails and ramps, shelving, etc.
• Inspects buildings needing carpentry repair or alterations, estimates job duration and the cost and/or quantities of labor and materials needed to complete the job and reports results of inspection to those who have complained of unsafe conditions or who have requested alteration work.
• Interprets and/or draws up sketches, patterns, blueprints, instructions and/or layouts of work to be done.

Performs structural repair, alteration or improvement work such as lowering ceilings and paneling rooms; preparing surfaces for plaster or cement work; studding, wiring and plastering walls and cracks in floors or around windows; taping joints on sheetrock; and pre-cementing and/or replacing formica tops.

• Confers with unit control section, various department heads or supervisors regard handling of emergencies, the feasibility of performing repair of alterations and the scheduling of work.
• Performs related work such as framing pictures; making window and door screens; drilling holes in signs; ordering materials and supplies and cleaning; and sharpening and tempering various tools and equipment.
• Provide instructions for subordinates regard handling of emergencies, the feasibility of performing repair or alteration and the scheduling of work.

2 years of experience in related work required.