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JOB TITLE AND GRADE: Carpenter / SMST

JOB CODE: 001213

DATE: December 2003

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JOB PURPOSE

Constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures such as walls, floors, ceilings and three-in-one shingle roofs using carpenter’s hand tools and power tools.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Shapes or cuts materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines, or power tools.

Uses hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue to make framework or props. Fabricates and installs chalkboards, bulletin boards, blinds, and projection screens.

Builds or repairs doors, framework, floors, ceilings, three-in-one shingle roofs, or other fixtures in buildings using woodworking machines, carpenter’s hand tools, and power tools.

Installs structures and fixtures such as roofing, walls, frames, ceilings, flooring (underlayment, tile, and carpet), exterior and interior trim, or hardware (locks, panic devices, closures) using carpenter’s hand and power tools.

Studies specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to determine materials required and dimensions of structure to be fabricated.

Performs other general building maintenance as needed.

Drives vehicle.

Glazing

Assembles, fits, and attaches glass to framing.

Measures dimensions of area and determines plumb of walls or ceilings using plumb-line and level.

Attaches mounting strips and moldings to surface and applies mastic cement, putty, or screws to secure glass into position.

Repairs Venetian blinds and roll shades using basic hand tools. Reinstalls to window if removed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures.

Ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Ability to operate stationary power equipment (table saw, mortise machine, planer, jointer, sander, lathe, radial arm saw, drill press, band saw, tenon machine) and hand-held electric tools (saws, planes, router, drills, jackhammer, grinder, sanders, etc.); ability to use hand tools. Ability to use glass cutter, putty knife, propane torch, and other small hand tools.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma or GED

Experience: Two years experience as a Carpenter

Required Licenses: Completion of DOL-certified apprenticeship; valid driver’s license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing, walking, driving, climbing/ladders, squatting/kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending, lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs multiple times per shift, fingering, talking, hearing, and seeing.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Equal amounts of time spent indoors and outdoors with possible exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures for one hour plus. Possible exposure to distracting/uncomfortable noise levels and vibration of body or extremities. Risk of bodily injury from mechanical parts, electricity, etc. Possible exposure to fumes, odors, etc. that may affect respiration and skin.

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The intent of this job specification is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.  Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this specification.