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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Carpenter

FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (70) Skill Craft
Class Code: 11325 Salary Grade: XB5
Approved: July 29, 2011 Last Revised: July 17, 2019

Purpose:
 

Under general supervision, perform skilled maintenance carpentry work in City-owned facilities.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Performs skilled Carpentry work in City-owned facilities.
  2. Operates and maintains various power and hand tools.
  3. Installs, repairs, rebuilds, fabricates, replaces City facility structures and amenities.
  4. Reads blueprints, specifications and building codes.
  5. Records data.
  6. Measures using appropriate instruments.
  7. Measures/mixes ingredients.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

None.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of materials, equipment, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of applicable building codes.
  • Knowledge of proper safety practices, procedure and regulations.
  • Skill in reading and understanding blueprints.
  • Skill in estimating time, costs, and materials.
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City employees and the public.
  • Ability to safely operate City vehicles and equipment.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two years of experience as a journeyman carpenter
  • Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 
  • Texas Class C Operator’s License or ability to obtain one within 90 calendar days of hire.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.