Carpenter

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

Jefferson County Facilities and Open Space Division are searching for a Carpenter to join the team! This position provides you the opportunity to work for a county that's thrives on working collaboratively and overcoming challenges. We are seeking a hard worker, a team player, someone who loves what they do and is motivated to share their knowledge with those that they work with.   
   
The Carpenter is responsible for performing carpentry, locksmith and sign making duties. You will repair, remodel, and maintain all existing buildings, structures, and fixtures through diligent review of blueprints and surveying documents, operating all power and hand tools, ensuring they are maintained and cleaned properly. The ideal candidate should be hardworking, reliable and have good communication and organizational skills. Must be well-versed in all construction methodologies and procedures, able to review plans and make recommendations on design changes, prepare cost estimates, and procures and deliver materials.   

SCHEDULE: 

This position operates on our four-day work week (Monday-Thursday, 7:00am – 5:30pm) and requires work to be performed on-site. 

COMPENSATION:  

Hiring Range: $30 – $35 USD Hourly  

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills. 

BENEFITS:  

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

Perform skilled carpentry and renovation work.  

• Perform work in the construction, repair, alteration or installation of floors, roofs, stairways, walls, ceilings, partitions, closets, doors, windows and screens, office furniture, and related hardware. Drywall installation and finish. Sand, seal and finish wood.   

• Perform emergency structural repairs in situations that pose a threat to the safety and health of employees and the public.   

• Ensure that projects adhere to building codes.   

• Recommend design changes.    

• Prepare cost estimates and create material lists.   

Perform locksmith duties.   

• Disassemble mechanical or electrical locking devices.   

• Repair or replace worn tumblers, springs and other parts, using hand tools.   

• Insert new or repaired tumblers into locks to change combinations.   

• Repair and adjust safes, vault doors and vault components, using hand tools, lathes, drill presses and welding and acetylene cutting apparatus.   

• Cut new or duplicate keys, using key cutting machines.  

• Install safes, vault doors, and deposit boxes according to blueprints, using equipment such as powered drills, taps, dies, truck cranes and dollies.   

• Open safe locks by drilling.  

• Move picklocks in cylinders to open door locks without keys.   

• Remove interior and exterior finishes on safes and vaults, and spray on new finishes. Keep records of company locks and keys. 

Perform sign making duties.   

• Design, fabricate and install plastic and vinyl signage for interiors of County buildings.   

• Be familiar with all regulations specific to signage.  

• Coordinate signage fabrication and installations with all new construction and re-models.   

• Procure all signage materials. Inventory materials on hand.   

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.  

Minimum Qualifications:  

• A minimum of three years work-related trade experience, including, but not limited to: carpentry, steel stud framing and drywall, masonry, flat work, construction.  

• Note an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable. 

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities: 

• 3-5 years of work-related experience.   

• Carpentry and construction experience, specifically with commercial framing, drywall and finishing.  

• Sound knowledge of building codes and safety regulations.  

• Follow all OSHA & County safety requirements.  

• Computer savvy; able to navigate MS Office suite, CAD, Bluebeam products with ease.  

• Ability to read blueprints.  

• Relentless attention to detail and ability to follow instruction.  

• Ability to work well in a team environment.  

• Ability to take and apply direction.  

• Great customer service skills.   

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:  

Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact [email protected]. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.  

• Carpenters are required to be present for snow removal and shovel walks and/or run a plow truck. 

• Carpenters are required to be on call for a determined number of weeks per year. 

• Physical Requirements: Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Grasping, Feeling, Repetitive Motions  

• Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position.  

• A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.  

• Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references. 

• Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday. 

• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. 

APPLICATION: 

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities 

A resume and cover letter submitted with your application is encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal.    

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs 

Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or [email protected]