Carpenter

About the role

The Position An East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Carpenter performs skilled rough and finish carpentry and related work to repair, maintain, remodel, and at times, construct a variety of wooden and concrete structures. This includes both shop and field work.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of all EBMUD facilities such as treatment plants, office buildings, reservoirs, tanks, pumping plants, outlet towers, fences, bridges, pipe and tunnel shoring, stairs, boat docks, floors, roofs, doors and door framing, window and window framing, molding and trim.
• Installation, fabrication, and repair of a wide variety of wooden, concrete, and metal structures.
• Installing, maintaining and repairing a wide variety of wooden and concrete structures and facilities such as plants and office buildings, reservoirs, tanks, outlet towers, fences, bridges, pipe and tunnel shoring, walkways, boat docks, floors, roofs, doors and door frames, windows and window frames, inside walls, molding and trim.
• Performing custom shop work to fabricate and repair furniture, cabinets, counters, bins and similar articles.
• Laying out and building concrete forms, installing rebar and foundation bolts, and pouring concrete for large or complex structures including underground vaults, pump bases, foundations and retaining walls.
• Reading and interpreting plans and specifications; preparing estimates of labor, materials and supplies; preparing and maintaining records and reports.
• Observing relevant safe work methods and safety precautions, including shoring and scaffolding, fall protection and respirator safety.
• Skillfully and safely using a wide variety of hand and power carpentry tools, welding and cutting equipment, surveying equipment and concrete tools.
• Certified use of PC software and web functions, including, Word, Outlook, smart phone applications and internet searches and purchasing.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent;
• Either 2a. Attainment of journey-level status as a Carpenter in all-around carpentry work through a recognized apprenticeship program OR 2b. Four and a half years of shop and field carpentry work experience.
• Must possess a California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Must possess the physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the class, including sufficient physical agility to work in confined spaces and to climb ladders to a height of 40 feet; sufficient strength to lift and carry sacks of cement weighing up to 90 lbs.
• Willing to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and work overtime as needed.
• May be required to be clean shaven as required in order to wear respiratory protection equipment.

Skills

Competent use of PC software and web functions, including, Word, Outlook, smart phone applications and internet searches and purchasing.

Benefits

• 12 days paid vacation;
• 16 holidays;
• 13 days paid sick leave;
• Family health insurance (choice of Kaiser fully paid or Sutter Health Plus or Anthem Blue Cross 85% paid);
• Fully paid family dental and vision care plans;
• life insurance;
• long-term disability insurance;
• EBMUD Retirement Plan (reciprocal with CalPERS);
• $1,000/yr. contributed to flexible spending account or cash;
• $145/mo. public transit subsidy;
• 401(k) and 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plans;
• Roth 401(k);
• $3,500/yr. tuition reimbursement;
• opportunities for professional growth including training and career development.

Pay

The salary range is $9,752 per month increasing to $10,240, $10,752, $11,290 after 12, 24, and 36 months, respectively.

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Benefits

• 12 days paid vacation;
• 16 holidays;
• 13 days paid sick leave;
• Family health insurance (choice of Kaiser fully paid or Sutter Health Plus or Anthem Blue Cross 85% paid);
• Fully paid family dental and vision care plans;
• life insurance;
• long-term disability insurance;
• EBMUD Retirement Plan (reciprocal with CalPERS);
• $1,000/yr. contributed to flexible spending account or cash;
• $145/mo. public transit subsidy;
• 401(k) and 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plans;
• Roth 401(k);
• $3,500/yr. tuition reimbursement;
• opportunities for professional growth including training and career development.