Carpenter

Purpose:

The PHA is seeking a Carpenter to provide skilled services at a journeyman level in a broad range of maintenance and repair work.  Performs work in a self-directed manner but may be assigned staff.  Works along with or may provide direction and guidance to assigned staff.  Demonstrates capability in carrying out work assignments including planning, laying out stock, materials and equipment and performing the work to completion.   Exercises competent and responsible independent judgment in resolving work issues and following agency policies and procedures

Essential Tasks of the Position:

Performs skilled carpentry construction, maintenance and repair work on agency’s housing stock and properties.  Provides journeyman level skills in carpentry

• Enables the agency to possess in-house skills in
• Ability to plan, layout and obtain materials according to requirements and dimensions indicated in plans, specifications, blueprints, sketches and building codes
• Ability to provide lead employee services in the accomplishment of carpentry tasks and the instruction of less skilled co-workers

Performs skilled carpentry construction, maintenance and repair work

• Installs or repairs building fixtures such as doors, locks/hardware, windows, walls, partitions, floors and ceiling using proper tools, equipment under safe conditions
• Skilled in use of proper tools and equipment such as braces, planes, hammers, power saws, framing squares, plumb and level lines, sanders, drills, shapers and jointers
• Interprets and applies building plans, blueprints, specifications and sketches to construct, install or repair such structures or components as closets, counters, wall cabinets, door units, frames and counter tops
• Performs alterations and repairs to existing buildings or apartment units by inspecting the work to be completed in accordance with instructions and specifications; ordering materials needed; performing tasks such as measuring, squaring, sawing, planning, fitting and nailing of materials to complete work as specified
• Performs the construction or installation of various components or structures such as cabinets, counters, bins, door frames, window frames
• Skilled in use of materials such as pine wood, plywood, hardwood, strapping, glue, cement, nails, Formica, screws, Plexiglas and other suitable materials
• Selects the appropriate wood stock on the basis of graining, matching, hardness and performs layout where horizontal and vertical trueness is specified
• Forms and pours concrete

Possesses self-directed work skills combined with basic knowledge of planning, organizing and completing work assignments in an efficient, safe and timely manner

• Maintains and complies with safe and sanitary work conditions for self and others
• Carries out work assignments according to work schedule, determining work approaches, methods and techniques
• Maintains a level of proficient skills and methods acceptable to agency standards of performance
• Exercises an acceptable level of judgment, independence and problem-solving skills in addressing and completing assignments

• Maintains a level of team-work and working relationships with peers and supervisor conducive to productive repair work

Secondary Tasks of the Position:

• Performs duties as assigned within class

Position Requirements and Qualifications:

Education Level

• High school diploma or equivalent educational experience, required
• Industrial arts/vocational training participation in crafts or trade apprenticeship training, required
• Proficiency in reading and writing English and an ability to read and comprehend blueprints, engineering drawings, technical instructions and documents, required

Experience in Related Field

• 5 years experience in building maintenance, construction, repair or remodeling work, required
• 5 years experience in rough or finish carpentry work, required
• Experience in working in public housing setting, preferred

Knowledge, skills, abilities, licenses and certifications

• Working knowledge of carpentry tools and equipment
• Working knowledge of materials used in carpentry trade
• Working knowledge of technical practices
• Skill in reading and interpreting plan, specifications, blueprints, sketches and building codes
• Skill in operating and using tools and equipment
• Ability to plan layout and measure materials according to requirement and dimension indicated in plans, specifications, blueprints, sketches and building codes
• Ability to perform carpentry work safely
• Rhode Island (Class 2) driver's license unrestricted except for corrective lenses
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all assignments as mandated
• Ability to work harmoniously with other agency personnel
• Ability to relate to and interact with elderly/disabled and family residents in low and moderate income housing settings
• Ability to be flexible and perform work under time pressure
• Ability to lead and give directions to other (new/inexperienced) staff