Carpenter, Trim

Introduction

This is a contractual, position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Engineering and Construction. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.

One (1) Long-Term Contractual Vacancy;
Full-time; 40 hrs/week; 12 Month Contract with possibility of renewal

ASTD
10

Hillsboro Armory, Queen Anne

To work as part of the land-based construction crew as a skilled trim carpenter and other carpentry skills on assigned projects statewide. Project will include, but not limited to, new construction, i.e. office buildings, garages, storage areas, road construction, site excavation, major renovation historic restorations and general maintenance. This position is necessary in keeping the agency facilities functional, structurally sound, ADA accessible and to ensure a safe working environment.

Historic structures are restored to preserve Maryland heritage and retrofit for agency use.

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), In-House Construction, is currently accepting applications for a full time contractual carpenter trim employee to work statewide with DNR’s In-House Construction unit based out of Gillespie Armory, Queen Anne MD. Work consists of new construction, building maintenance and repair, major maintenance and historic restoration on state-wide DNR facilities.

Education:

Completion of the eighth grade.

Experience:

Five years of experience in general carpentry, two years of which must have been in finish or trim carpentry work or in cabinetmaking.

• Applicants may substitute additional carpentry experience at a rate of one year of experience for two years of education for up to four years of the required education.
• Graduation from an accredited vocational or technical high school with a concentration in carpentry may be substituted for three years of the required experience.
• Graduation from a vocational or technical trade school with a concentration in carpentry may be substituted for up to three years of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in builder classifications or construction and engineering specialty codes in the carpentry field of work, on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

• Driver’s License
• Candidates should have a broad knowledge of all types of construction. This knowledge should include, but not limited to building construction, code compliance, inspection repairs, cost estimating, utility construction and repairs and site construction and repairs.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

• Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled.
  
  The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
• Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
• * Should benefits be available, this information will be discussed at the time of hire

Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.