Carpentry Craftsman-WV Parkways Authority-Raleigh

Job Overview

Location:

Beckley South Complex, Beckley, WV.

Hourly wage: $17.48 - $25.35 per hour, eligible for overtime.

• Answer directly to the Foreman of the Carpenter Shop.
• Perform at a proficiency level in the craft of carpentry.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of skills, methods, materials, and equipment.
• Lead, guide, and train apprentice craftsmen.
• Plan, layout, and supervise the work of skilled and unskilled tradesmen.
• Perform tasks as a craftsman carpenter in special areas: framing, forming, concrete, masonry & tile, cabinet & finishing.

Cabinet and Finishing: knowledge of stain, painting, putty, caulking, belt sanding, installing trim, doors, cabinet hardware, weather stripping, finishes, trim work, laminate work, and building office furniture.

Framing: frame, roof, floor, and wall systems; knowledge of lumber dimensions, nailing, insulation, sawing, shingle and siding installation, sheeting; lay out all frame structures.

Forming: concrete forming jobs such as footers, slabs, curbs; forms for barrier walls, retainer walls, parapet walls, holding tanks, culverts, spill ways.

Concrete: pouring jobs, parging, placement, ranking, hand screed, sealing; operate power screed, electric vibrator; install reinforcement steel, finish concrete.

Masonry & Tile: mix mortar, grouts; cut blocks, bricks, tiles; lay block/brick; hang and finish; tape, base coat; apply texture; install tile and brick.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to accept supervision.
• Ability to properly operate and maintain Parkway equipment.
• Ability to work well with co‑workers.
• Exhibit leadership abilities.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to interpret BOCA regulations.
• Basic knowledge of sectional equipment operations.
• Basic knowledge of all areas of the craft while being first class in one or more areas.
• Five or more years of advanced skills in the carpentry trade.
• Ability to organize and direct a large crew of skilled and unskilled laborers.
• Skill in handling and preparing reports.
• Ability to utilize all available man‑hours for responsible duties.
• Ability to withstand adverse weather conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Class B CDL.
• Five years of experience in all fields of work in this section.