POSITION: CARPENTER

DESCRIPTION

This is skilled work at the journeyman level involving rough and finished carpentry. An employee in this class performs skilled hand and bench carpentry duties including the operation of power-driven woodworking machinery. Work assignments are received in the form of oral and written instructions, sketches or plans from a maintenance supervisor or administrative official.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)

• Assist in general repair and maintenance of building structures;
• Makes cost estimates for small repair and maintenance jobs to which assigned and prepares request for materials and supplies needed to complete the assignments;
• Supervises a small number of laborers and other workers assigned to a given job;
• Performs a variety of repair jobs involving a combination of skills in gasoline and diesel equipment mechanics;
• Performs a variety of building and grounds repair jobs involving a combination of skills in carpentry, plumbing, electrical and/or masonry trades;
• Turns off electrical, water, and gas supply and starts emergency supply when necessary;
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES

• Performs general carpentry work in the alteration, repair and maintenance of buildings, floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, screens, scaffolding concrete forms, wood fixtures and furniture;
• Repairs tables, chairs, benches, cupboards, counters and truck beds;

• Performs light masonry, glazing, painting, roofing and sheet metal work;
• Ability to read, write, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all persons contacted during the course of work.

• Ability to lift 70 (seventy) pounds or more.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. and (3) three years’ experience at the journeyman level ; or
• Completion of an apprenticeship

“No person shall be discriminated against in employment or in any other educational program or activity offered by the Virgin Islands Department of Education on account of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, handicap, or age.”

 

Complaint may write to:	Director	Director
	Division of Human Resources	Division of Human Resources
	21-33 Hospital Street	1834 Kongens Gade
Revised 2/1/2012	Christiansted VI 00820	St. Thomas VI 00802