Salary : $43,006.79 – $52,234.47 Annually
Location : Southeast Dallas, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: HRNCS-SRCARP-PKR
Department: Park & Recreation
* Org (REQUIRED): 3857 Bond Program-Park Construction
Opening Date: 08/31/2023
Closing Date: 9/29/2023 11:59 PM Central
Position Purpose
Welcome to the City of Dallas!
The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex.
Our employees have growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in the community.
What do we offer?
A competitive salary, five years vested pension plan, great benefits package that includes health, vision and dental insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, qualifying childcare assistance, paid time off and more.
Join our diverse workforce and help us in providing excellent service to the residents of Dallas while building a rewarding career.
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Constructs barricades to provide traffic control at public events; performs concrete work to construct sidewalks and retainer walls.
- Calculates bids and determines carpentry supplies, reads floorplans, and measures jobs; monitors and tracks work orders and progress; performs work order and bid work.
- Provides assistance and support with seasonal maintenance of facilities ensuring good repair, safety, and functionality; works with other trades to perform collaborative work.
- Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
- Thorough knowledge of carpentry trade methods, practices, and techniques.
- Thorough knowledge of use of various hand tools and measuring instruments, and power-driven equipment.
- Thorough knowledge of the structures, fixtures, and application of wood, plywood, and wallboard.
- Thorough knowledge of city codes as it relates to the carpentry trade.
- Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
- Ability to read blueprints.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience
4 years of carpentry or related experience.
Licenses and Certifications
Texas Driver’s License
Education
High School Diploma, GED
Supplemental Information
Other Requirements
- Subject to overtime work and inclement weather conditions.
- Knowledge of carpentry and constructions practices and techniques.
- Knowledge and experience in lock and door repair.
- Knowledge and experience in automatic door repair.
- Ability to prepare cost/material estimates.
- Ability to use of various hand and power tools.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel assigned to this classification and is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skill required. The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
To view the employee benefits offered by the City of Dallas
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Do you have four (4) years of carpentry or related experience?
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Do you have a Valid (non-expired) Texas Driver’s License?
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Do you have a good driving record?
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Do you have knowledge of carpentry and constructions practices and techniques?
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Are you able to use of various hand and power tools?
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Do you have knowledge and experience in lock and door repair?
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Do you have knowledge and experience in automatic door repair?
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Are you able to prepare cost/material estimates?
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If required, are you able to work in inclement weather conditions?
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If required, are you able/available to work overtime hours?
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