About the position The City of Farmington is seeking a dedicated and skilled Lead Carpenter to join the General Services/Building Maintenance Department. This full-time position is essential for the planning, scheduling, and execution of construction, maintenance, and repair projects within city-owned facilities. The Lead Carpenter will work under the general direction of the Building Maintenance Superintendent and will be responsible for a variety of tasks that ensure the structural integrity and aesthetic quality of city buildings. The role requires excellent customer service skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials, employees, and the general public. In this position, the Lead Carpenter will oversee the construction and maintenance of both interior and exterior spaces, including structural framing in wood and metal, roof construction, and concrete work. The Lead Carpenter will also be responsible for the design and construction of custom cabinetry and furnishings for various city departments. This role involves direct supervision of both regular and temporary workers, ensuring that all projects are completed on time and within budget. The Lead Carpenter will also be tasked with project planning, which includes developing shop drawings, work schedules, and accurate cost estimates for work requests. The Lead Carpenter will manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring compliance with safety and building codes, and will be responsible for maintaining a safe and organized work environment. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders to coordinate project tasks and schedules. Attendance at work is considered an essential function of this position, and the Lead Carpenter may also serve as the Acting Building Maintenance Superintendent in their absence. Responsibilities • Plan, schedule, and perform construction, maintenance, and repairs of interior and exterior facility spaces. , • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, and the public using excellent customer service skills. , • Supervise regular and temporary workers as assigned by the Building Maintenance Superintendent. , • Develop shop drawings necessary for the completion of work requests and job orders. , • Identify work crew composition and size required to complete work requests and job orders. , • Develop work schedules to complete work requests and job orders. , • Source materials and develop bills of material required for work requests and job orders. , • Provide accurate cost estimates for work requests and job orders. , • Track and match all material purchases to applicable receipts for audit purposes. , • Order and maintain shop stock materials to avoid work stoppages. , • Manage multiple projects and work orders simultaneously. , • Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of repairs on city buildings, including minor electrical and plumbing work. , • Coordinate and track state building code inspections on projects. , • Ensure compliance with safety and personal protection procedures on job sites. Requirements • Experience in carpentry and construction management. , • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings. , • Strong leadership skills to supervise and manage a team effectively. , • Excellent communication skills for interacting with city customers and officials. , • Knowledge of building codes and safety regulations. , • Proficiency in project planning and scheduling. Nice-to-haves • Experience with metal and wood shoring of failing structures. , • Familiarity with utility service piping installation. , • Background in custom cabinetry design and construction. Benefits • Competitive hourly wage ranging from $24.41 to $37.98. , • Regular full-time position with consistent hours from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. , • Opportunities for professional development and training.
See More Details >>JOB OPENING CITY OF FARMINGTON JOB POSITION #110: Concrete Carpenter NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 DEPARTMENT: Public Works/Streets PAY GRADE: G- Non-Exempt WORK LOCATION: MOC HIRING RANGE: $17.2120-$21.1707/hourly DAYS WORKED: Monday - Friday HOURS WORKED: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. TYPE OF POSITION: Regular, Full-Time APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED: Open Until Filled JOB DUTIES ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Under the supervision of the Street Division Foreman, performs routine street maintenance and concrete carpentry duties. Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public. Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the city. Performs carpentry duties. Determines the appropriate elevation, grades and radii for form placement. Performs concrete finishing duties. Operates a wide variety of semi-skilled street construction equipment. Operates snow removal equipment. Attendance at work is an essential function of this position. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Under the supervision of Street Division Foreman, performs routine street maintenance construction tasks, including a wide variety of semi-skilled manual tasks and extends to the operation of light to medium sized automotive equipment. Operates dump trucks in a wide variety of Public Works' maintenance and construction tasks. Assists in setting up and cleaning of job sites including traffic control devices. Cleans weeds, trash, and other debris from work site. Performs custodial tasks. May serve on various employee committees, as required and assigned. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. QUALIFICATIONS This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing. Extensive background checks required. This position requires a baseline audiometric examination. High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent work experience in a closely related construction field. Valid New Mexico Driver's License required with acceptable driving record for the past three years. Class B CDL preferred but not required. If candidate does not have a CDL as a requirement the candidate will need to successfully pass the Entry Level Driving Training (ELDT) course to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License. Failure to obtain the required Commercial Driver's License within the time frame set by the Streets Superintendent will result in termination of employment. Comprehensive knowledge of concrete finishing. Experience in the field of carpentry. Ability to perform math calculations. Experience operating jack-hammers, power saws, drills, salt and sand spreader, and other related equipment. One year of work experience in a construction related field involving the operation of trucks or other related light automotive equipment, or equivalent vocational training courses. Must have a telephone at residence. Must be willing and able to be on 24 hour call. Must be able to be at the Municipal Operations Center within 30 minutes after receiving call. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City personnel and the public. Ability to operate tools and equipment listed. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Operates jack-hammers, vibrating skid plate tampers, chain saws, weed eaters, hand picks, shovels, brooms, rakes, pitch forks, pruners, power saws, drills, salt and sand spreader, and other miscellaneous hand tools, and a wide variety of semi-skilled street construction equipment. Operates snow control equipment and dump trucks. Operates steel wheel rollers, rubber tire rollers, crack sealing machine, loaders, water trucks and similar equipment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the 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 is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: 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 and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. Works with asphalt, crack sealing material, concrete, salt, liquid calcium chloride, liquid magnesium chloride, oil, gasoline, diesel fuel, herbicides, paint, traffic control signs, trash, weeds, tree limbs, dirt rock, sand and gravel. Frequent exposure to gasoline, diesel, paint and asphalt fumes. Operates and works around noisy equipment, vibrating equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V.
See More Details >>About the position The Concrete Carpenter position at the City of Farmington involves performing routine street maintenance and concrete carpentry duties under the supervision of the Street Division Foreman. The role requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with colleagues and the public. The position is full-time, with a focus on concrete finishing and operating various construction equipment. Responsibilities • Perform routine street maintenance and concrete carpentry duties. , • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, and the public. , • Operate a motor vehicle for departmental tasks. , • Determine appropriate elevation, grades, and radii for form placement. , • Perform concrete finishing duties. , • Operate a variety of semi-skilled street construction equipment. , • Operate snow removal equipment. , • Assist in setting up and cleaning job sites, including traffic control devices. , • Clean weeds, trash, and debris from work sites. Requirements • High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent work experience in a closely related construction field. , • Valid New Mexico Driver's License with an acceptable driving record for the past three years. , • Comprehensive knowledge of concrete finishing. , • Experience in carpentry. , • Ability to perform math calculations. , • Experience operating jack-hammers, power saws, drills, and related equipment. , • One year of work experience in a construction-related field involving the operation of trucks or light automotive equipment, or equivalent vocational training courses. Nice-to-haves • Class B CDL preferred but not required. , • Willingness to be on 24-hour call. Benefits • Regular, full-time position with stable hours. , • Potential for overtime based on work demands.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a carpenter in Farmington, NM, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with structured learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in Farmington generally last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with an average weekly wage of $438 in Farmington, translating to an average annual salary of $22,776. Trade schools, unions, and local training programs provide pathways to apprenticeships, leading to a rewarding career with the potential for significant earning growth, especially for those who specialize in areas like green building or custom carpentry.
