Carpenter - Fair Park (Park and Recreation [PKR] Dept., Non-Civil Service)

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About the role

Performs entry‑level carpentry maintenance and construction work on City facilities to maintain the buildings and structures in good repair.

Responsibilities

• Assists, supports, and participates in carpentry work with the crew chief in the fabrication and maintenance of wood structures and equipment; assembles stages and risers for special events, provides maintenance and woodworking expertise for structures, and performs other carpentry skills.
• Participates in various building maintenance activities including repair and replacement of doors, frames and locks, masonry repair, tile repair, modular office furniture, and restroom partition repair; ensures safe, effective, and fully operational facilities and equipment.
• Installs and repairs chain‑link fences to ensure fences are functional; monitors and repairs park structures and other wood facilities.
• Assists with carpentry maintenance including minor cabinetmaking, woodwork, and minor drywall 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.
• Assists with other trades as needed to maintain and repair buildings or structures; provides assistance and support with seasonal maintenance of facilities ensuring good repair, safety, and functionality.
• Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Requirements

• One (1) year of carpentry and/or general construction experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record; some positions require the ability to obtain a Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within the probationary period.
• Subject to overtime work and inclement weather conditions.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of power tools and their proper usage.
• Basic knowledge of construction practices.
• Basic knowledge of general carpentry and woodworking.
• Ability to use carpenter’s hand tools, saws, and electric sanders.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Pay

Salary range: $21.67 – $23.60 per hour. The listed range is the starting salary; the amount offered will depend upon qualifications.