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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Carpenter Lead
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (70) Skill Craft
Class Code: 11330 Salary Grade: XB6
Approved: Last Revised: January 12, 2020

Purpose:
 

Under general supervision, this position leads and performs skilled maintenance carpentry work in City facilities or in fabricating/repairing City furniture.
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. Records data concerning work activities on appropriate form or log.
  2. Operates various power saws (radial arm, skill, etc.), drills, buffers, grinders, sanders, etc. by hand.
  3. Fabricates wooden furniture and accessories (cabinets, tables, shelves, credenzas, display cases, frames, molding, railings, etc.).
  4. Reads profiles and blueprints.
  5. Installs/replaces floor & ceramic tiles. Hangs sheetrock. Tapes, floats, and texturizes sheetrock. Installs formica on wood products.
  6. Performs skilled carpentry work in construction and repair of walls, ceilings, etc.
  7. Rebuilds/repairs wooden furniture and cabinetry.
  8. Trains personnel on the job in the performance of tasks.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

Provides leadership, work assignments, evaluation, and guidance to others.
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 used in skilled carpentry work sufficient to perform tasks and train other personnel in the performance of tasks.
  • Knowledge of applicable building codes.
  • Skill in reading and understanding blueprints.
  • Skill in estimating time, costs, and materials needed for carpentry projects.
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City employees and the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years of experience as a journeyman carpenter.
  • One (1) additional year of experience as indicated above may substitute for one (1) year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 

Texas Class C Operator’s License or ability to obtain one within ninety (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.