Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

UNCLASSIFIED POSITION THE CURRENT VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF REAL ESTATE & ASSET MANAGEMENT

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of coursework equivalent to the academic requirements of a High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent; two (2) years carpentry experience; or an equivalent combination of education a d experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Resumes are welcomed without personal and identifiable information.

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by an analysis of the application. The application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education, and experience listed to be rated as qualified. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at the time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position.

Qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications. Veterans’ preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only. To see the full Fulton County Veterans’ Preference Policy and Procedure.

Incumbent in this class performs operational duties related to repairing and constructing cabinetry, flooring, ceilings, walls, doors, and roofs. Responsibilities include cutting lumber, installing doors and windows, assembling furniture, and trimming and applying finishing touches to projects.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Performs preparatory work, including inspecting work sites for potential problems and ensuring all required materials and equipment are available.

Performs carpentry-related activities, including cutting lumber, fitting and joining lumber for construction and repair, installing doors and windows, handling sheetrock and other types of siding, hanging ceiling wire, designing and building porches and flooring, replacing damaged flooring, assembling furniture, and trimming and applying finishing touches to projects.

Operates various power tools, including sanders and saws to perform carpentry work.

Inventories materials and equipment to ensure that the supply level is adequate.

Performs cleanup duties, including cleaning up paint spills, picking up tools and debris, cleaning work area, and performing touch up work as needed.

May be required to serve on a 24-hour on-call basis.

Performs other related duties as required.

• Leadership under pressure:
  Ability to stay composed and make clear decisions when handling urgent repairs, tight deadlines, or unexpected structural issues;
  Skill in guiding coworkers or contractors during fast-moving projects or emergency facility needs;
  Confidence in prioritizing tasks to keep operations moving during high-pressure situations.
• Operational planning and execution:
  Strong skill in organizing work sequences, interpreting work orders, and determining materials, tools,…