Carpenter - Como Service Center - TEST

General Information

A written test will be administered to create an eligible list of candidates for this position. Once created, the list will be used for all Carpenter vacancies that may occur for one year.

The test will be administered after the job posting closes and all applications are screened. You will be notified by Human Resources of the test via email.

EXAMINATION:
This test is available for promotional and open entrance candidates.

Practical Exam.......................................Weight 100%

You will be notified of the results of the examination through email.

Performs skilled trade work in the installation, service and maintenance of wooden structures and articles contained within structures of various compositions; repairs and maintain a variety of buildings and structures; and performs related duties as required.

Works under the general supervision of a Lead Carpenter.

May exercise technical supervision over apprentices

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
• Possession of a certificate evidencing the completion of training as a Carpentry apprentice, and four years of experience as a journey-level Carpenter.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D driver's license, or equivalent out-of-state license, including no revocations or suspensions for the two year period prior to the date of employment. Please note that a candidate's driving record will be reviewed prior to an offer of employment.

• Considerable knowledge of the standard tools, materials, methods and safe work practices of the carpentry trade.
• Knowledge of the full range of terms, principles, regulations, and procedures associated with the carpentry trade.
• Knowledge of building constructions methods.
• Possess basic computer skills, including word processing and data manipulation.
• Ability to operate and care for a variety of hand and power tools safely.
• Ability to understand and apply procedures for installation, maintenance, repair and/or tailoring of door closers, locks, keys, and related devices and hardware; window shades; tools and equipment used in the carpentry trade (i.e., ladders, tool handles).
• Ability to design and construct special equipment or facilities to accommodate the handicapped.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work.
• Working ability to understand and follow drawings, blueprints and oral instructions.
• Ability to listen, speak and interact effectively with all customers.
• Ability to cooperate and coordinate work with other trades.
• Ability to complete required departmental forms, records, and daily reports in a thorough and timely manner.
• Ability to estimate materials needed to complete work.
• Ability to continuously perform fine motor skills and grasp objects.
• Ability to frequently withstand repetitive motion of the neck and trunk.
• Ability to continuously lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to frequently carry and lift hip bags, large saws, power drills and other supplies of up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally lift equipment, tools, and supplies of up to 75 pounds, maneuver them around obstacles and under adverse conditions.
• Ability to rarely carry and lift wooden and metal doors and other supplies of up to 125 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull various tools.
• Ability to occasionally get in and out of awkward positions while working in limited space.
• Ability to occasionally kneel, crouch, squat, reach to shoulder height and above for up to 30 minutes at a given time.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Ability to operate a lift.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following fundamental duties:

• Constructs buildings, sheds, stairways, fences,…