Senior Carpenter (Park and Recreation - Non-Civil Service)

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Job Summary

Performs carpentry and masonry work by constructing, fabricating, building, and repairing furniture, fixtures, and accessories in city facilities in accordance with local building codes to maintain facilities safe, comfortable, and presentable.

Job Description

Overview

The Senior Carpenter performs journey-level and experienced carpentry maintenance and construction work on City facilities and spaces to maintain the buildings, public areas, and structures in good repair.

Provides leadership for other carpenters and ensures quality of work delivered.

Essential Functions

1 Performs skilled carpentry work in the fabrication and maintenance of wood structures and equipment; assembles stages and risers for special events, provides maintenance and wood working expertise for structures, inspects carpentry work, and performs other carpentry skills.

2 Provides leadership and skill in various building maintenance activities including repair and replacement of doors, frames and locks, masonry repair, tile repair, modular office furniture, and rest room partition repair;

ensures safe, effective, and fully operational facilities and equipment.

3 Installs and repairs chain link fences to ensure fences are functional, performs bridge repair, concrete repair, and various other carpentry and related repair;

monitors and repairs park structures and other wood facilities; inspects and oversees carpentry activities to ensure quality of workmanship and delivery.

4 Coordinates job activities with other trades to respond to emergencies after hours, including weekends and holidays to ensure jobs are performed in priority order;

performs carpentry skills including minor cabinetmaking, woodwork, and drywall repair work to make needed building repairs or additions.

5 Constructs barricades to provide traffic control at public events; performs concrete work to construct sidewalks and retainer walls.

6 Calculates bids and determines carpentry supplies, reads floorplans, and measures jobs; monitors and tracks work orders and progress;

performs work order and bid work.

7 Provides assistance and support with seasonal maintenance of facilities ensuring good repair, safety, and functionality;

works with other trades to perform collaborative work.

8 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

1 Thorough knowledge of carpentry trade methods, practices, and techniques.

2 Thorough knowledge of use of various hand tools and measuring instruments, and power-driven equipment.

3 Thorough knowledge of the structures, fixtures, and application of wood, plywood, and wallboard.

4 Thorough knowledge of city codes as it relates to the carpentry trade.

5 Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.

6 Ability to read blueprints.

7 Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

8 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

Three (3) years of carpentry and / or general construction experience.

Licenses and Certifications

Valid driver's license with good driving record.

Education

None

Other Requirements

• Subject to working varying shifts including nights, weekends and / or holidays shifts as needed.
• Subject to working in inclement weather conditions.
• Must pass Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Federal background check.

Salary Range

$22.75 - $26.15

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.