Senior Carpenter

The Carpenter is responsible for performing both rough and finished carpentry for Macon-Bibb County.

The following duties are representative of the work required for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Performs carpentry in new buildings, tears down and rebuilds partitions in old buildings, lays new floors, and finishes work as needed.
• Maintains repairs, alters, and remodels buildings or related structures to meet the needs of the occupant.
• Repairs and/or installs doors, locks, window frames, tables, chairs, furniture, roofs, handrails and other related parts of a building.
• Builds tables, cabinets, shelves, and desks from rough sketches and blueprints.
• Does drywall work, frame, hang and finish when necessary.
• Performs bench carpentry work in a shop/area equipped with power tools.
• Checks condition of tools and equipment; keep them neat and in working conditions.
• Keeps inventory of supplies and advises manager when needed.
• Oversees work of unskilled employees during job assignments as required.

The Carpenter should possess, at a minimum, a high school degree or GED. Number of years of experience is based on the level of Carpentry desired:

Carpenter III:
Four (4) to six (6) years of experience or three (3) years of experience and the completion of Carpenter II training requirements; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

• Possession of a valid Georgia Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Must be available for emergency calls as needed.

The Carpenter must be knowledgeable of the following principles, procedures, and concepts:

• Knowledge of the methods, practices, tools and materials used in the trade and in related building trades.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to the trade.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to climb ladders or scaffold to the required heights to perform the assign duties.
• Ability to stand and walk comfortably for long periods of time.
• Basic working knowledge of personal computers and the ability to use word processing and database programs to keep simple records, as required.
• Skill in the care and use of tools and equipment necessary in various carpentry work and repair tasks.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and with members of the general public.
• Ability to read blue prints, schematics, and drawings

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER