PRIMARY PURPOSE: Under general supervision, perform skilled work in construction, alternation, repair, and installation of fixtures, buildings, and structures throughout the district. Maintain district structures and furniture in attractive and safe condition. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification: • High School diploma or GEDMust be able to obtain a Valid Texas commercial driver’s license with a passenger/School bus endorsement with assistance from school district within 90 days. Special Knowledge/Skills: • Knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools uses in carpentry • Ability to use hand and power tools • Ability to follow written and verbal instruction • Ability to read blueprints and diagrams • Ability to measure and perform mathematical computations • Ability to work independently • Ability to pin locks • Ability to read key codes • Ability to pick locksAbility to disassemble & reassemble lock sets Experience: Five years experience as skilled carpenter MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Maintenance and Repair: • Plan and complete construction of cabinets, shelves, and partitions from initial layout to assembly using oral instructions, plans, specifications, blueprints, and work order. • Select material and hardware and make time and materials estimates. • Fabricate, repair, and replace doors, windows, flooring, ceiling materials, glass, building hardware, screens, plastic laminate, etc. • Construct and repair outdoor equipment including playground equipment, fences, gates, bleachers, etc. • Detect needed repairs on buildings, grounds, and equipment by following established inspection procedures. • Replace, repair, and finish furniture, cabinets, fixtures, woodwork, etc. • Assist with the installation and moving of portable buildings, including constructing steps, installing underpinning, etc. • Receive and complete work orders. • Maintain accurate records on material and labor used. • Maintain inventory of district-owned tools, equipment, and materials. • Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean and remove scraps and lumber as needed. • Work with building principals and supervisors to complete projects. Respond to emergency calls as needed. Safety: • Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment. • Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures. • Ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition. • Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately. Other: • Maintain good working communications with co-workers and other staff members. • Maintain good attitude in difficult situations. • Help maintain cohesiveness among employees. • Perform duties in a timely and organized manner. • Project a professional image through demeanor and dress. • Comply with Maintenance/Transportation Department policies and procedures. • Comply with policies and procedures as outlined in employee handbook and addendum. • Maintain regular and reliable attendance. • Adhere to proper channels when communicating ideas, problems, etc. Perform other duties as assigned. Equipment Used: Power saw, planer, drill press, sander, band saw, table saw, radial arm saw, nail gun, air compressor, other power equipment, measuring devices, and light truck or van. Working Conditions. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors: Frequent walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching, heavy lifting and carrying. Work in tiring and uncomfortable positions; outside and inside; on slippery or uneven walking surfaces, ladders, and scaffolding; and around machinery with moving parts. Exposure to hot and cold temperatures, excessive noises, fumes, and toxic chemicals. Frequent districtwide travel. Calendar Days: 260
See More Details >>Base Pay: $17.57 Hourly . SUMMARY: Responsible for new construction and construction maintenance activities at the County parks, other than contracted projects. The employee is required to be on duty before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies, as directed by the supervisor. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Works under the direct supervision of the Supervisor of Park Maintenance and Park Foreman at location assigned to. Has contact with vendors and other department personnel. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Assists in the planning, designing, and budgeting for projects involving construction, repair, and remodeling of Parks Department buildings and equipment. Performs construction and finishing activities involving, but not limited to: • general carpentry • constructing walls, doors, and partitions • remodeling buildings and facilities • building cabinets and shelves • installation of sheet rock • installation of fencing • preparation for painting • painting and sealing • roofing • installation of windows, cabinets, & shelves • installation of carpeting, vinyl wall covering, etc. May also be given assignments involving electrical and plumbing work. Reports on progress and completion of each project. Picks up and/or receives equipment and supplies. Maintains inventory of equipment and materials. Keeps carpentry shop and van in a clean and orderly manner. Maintain parks, buildings and/or fairgrounds including, but not limited to, trimming trees and bushes, removing garbage, picking-up ground litter, and cleaning/sanitizing restrooms. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); plus at least three years' experience involving carpentry, the construction trades, and/or facility maintenance, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customer or employees of organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must have an appropriate Texas Driver’s License. Any employee who drives a vehicle on official business must have a driving record, which meets standards set by the County and the County’s insurance carrier. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Familiarity with a variety of hand tools and power tools used in carpentry and construction. Knowledge of park maintenance procedures and appropriate safety procedures relating to use of equipment ensuring public safety in facility maintenance. Ability to perform arduous duties under adverse conditions. Demonstrated proficiency in both oral and written communications. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees and officials and the general public. Ability to maintain a good driving record and retain a Texas driver’s license applicable to job responsibilities. Knowledge of first aid. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentials functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essentials functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employee reads gauges, meters, repairs light fixtures, paint, operates equipment and machinery, etc. WORK ENVIROMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud because of the noise of the beach, heavy equipment and hand and power tools. . Job Post End Date -
See More Details >>JOB SUMMARY The Carpenter constructs and repairs structural woodworks and equipment, working from blueprints, drawings, or oral instructions ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Install structures and fixtures • Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials • Construct building frameworks, including walls, floors, and doorframes • Help erect, level, and install building framework with the aid of rigging hardware and cranes • Build scaffolds and create and set forms for pouring concrete • Build tunnel bracing or partitions in underground passageways to control the circulation of air to worksites • Build concrete forms for tunnels, bridges, power plants, or sewer construction • Inspect, clean, maintain and repair equipment • Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools needed in construction • Perform daily maintenance and safety checks • Ability to read and interpret blueprints • Ensure compliance of all safety procedures and policies while promoting company’s safety culture • Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS • High School Diploma or GED required • At least 3 years’ experience as a carpenter or in civil construction SKILLS / KEY COMPETENCIES • Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Exercise discretion and independent judgement when handling day to day information • Excellent time-management skills to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities • Ability to work cooperatively across all levels delivering on commitments – results oriented • Ability to complete work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail • Ability to work under pressure to meet department targets and deadlines • Ability to work non-routine hours, when necessary • Ability and willingness to travel as required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Ability to work outdoors, exposed to heat and humidity, cold and rain, and around heavy traffic areas • Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another • Ability to operate job related tools • Constantly perform repeating motions that may include feet, leg, wrists, hands and/or fingers • Work that includes moving and/or lifting objects up to 50 pounds, carry at least 30 pounds and up to 150 pounds with help Bay Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
See More Details >>Becoming a carpenter in Corpus Christi, TX, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with a projected 8% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Corpus Christi earn an average of $844 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $108,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring carpenters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
