Carpenter na City of Jacksonville, FL

About the Department

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!
 
The Public Works Department is actively seeking a Carpenter.
 
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition, health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

This is skilled craft work in the construction, alteration, repair and maintenance of buildings and fixtures. The work requires knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used in carpentry which involves the use of specialized skills or specialized equipment which is learned on the job or through specialized training. Contacts require courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with others, including contacts to request or provide information, ask questions, or obtain clarification. The work is semi-routine in that tasks are covered by procedures or precedents, but some latitude is permitted to consider the most appropriate method, technique, or procedure to follow. The work is performed inside and outside where there are some risks and hazards, but they are predictable and controllable. Operates hand and power tools and motor vehicles. The physical demands consist of walking, standing, sitting, bending, moving and lifting equipment and ladders weighing more than fifty (50) pounds, working from heights and including exposure to dust, dirt, and other unpleasant conditions. The work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are varied and although subject to standard practices and procedures, the worker is permitted some latitude to set priorities subject to superior’s approval.

Position Duties

• Constructs, alters, and repairs concrete forms, floors, stairways, roofs, partitions, doors, windows, screens, and wood fixtures.
• Designs and builds bookcases, chests, lockers, cabinets, and shelves.
• Cleans, sharpens, and repairs hand and bench tools.
• Repairs mechanical doors and locks.
• Performs masonry, glazing, roofing, and sheet metal work including forming and pouring concrete.
• Operate carpentry equipment and tools including ladders.
• Operates a motor vehicle.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles including one-half and one-ton trucks and vans.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of the techniques, methods, and procedures used in carpentry.
• Knowledge of the equipment, materials, and tools used in carpentry.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Skill in the care and use of materials, tools, and equipment used in carpentry.
• Ability to read and apply job related materials.
• Ability to work from sketches and blueprints.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Other Qualifications

• Two (2) years of education and/or experience involving carpentry. 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

• The probationary period for this class is six (6) months.
• Depending upon assignment, must pass the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background screening performed by the Jacksonville Sherriff’s Office prior to appointment. 
• Within thirty (30) days of appointment date to classification, acquire and maintain the appropriate level of Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) certification which corresponds to the job responsibilities. 
• The level will be determined by current CJIS guidelines and may change periodically. 
• Certification is obtained by successfully completing a web-based training course and test which covers physical security, incident response, the protection of information and other IT specific security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks. 
• Depending upon assignment, it may be required to obtain specialized certifications.
• This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville’s Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401).

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: 

• A valid driver’s license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained.  
• Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain, and maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver.  

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: https://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K  

Largo, FL 33778-1630