Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Responsibilities

• Work from drawings, sketches and / or verbal instructions, demolish, alter, erect, repair, finish, partition, and build walls.

• Install new, alter, and repair wood and metal jams, doors and windows.

• Fabricate and install wood moldings and trim.

• Install and repair floor tile, sheet goods and vinyl cove base.

• Install, alter and repair suspended ceilings.

• Fabricate, alter, repair, finish and install cabinets and shelving furniture.

• Repair and/or install ceramic tile and tub enclosers.

• Form, pour and finish concrete foundations, slabs, walkways, steps, etc.

• Install and repair floor tile, sheet goods and vinyl cove base.

• Four years progressively responsible experience in the carpentry trade.

Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in the methods and techniques of carpentry and joinery; of the qualities and characteristics of wood and materials worked like wood such as plastics and fiberglass. Thorough knowledge of and skill in basic mathematics including area, volume, weights, and the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions; of OSHA regulations related to the carpentry trade.

Skill in the use and maintenance of the tools and equipment of the carpentry trade; in measuring, cutting, and installing related materials. Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, drawings and specifications; to prepare summaries and reports; to communicate effectively; to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to work from ladders and scaffolding; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies and/or exert force up to 70 lbs.;

to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on equipment and machinery; to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license is required. Candidates selected for employment will be required to take additional training not limited to Ladder Training, confined spaces, heat stress and asbestos training

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.