Carpenter II - Roofing

Full Job Description

Pay Schedule II, Grade H20, Regular Schedule: 40 hours per week

A vacancy exists in Property Management, Office of Budget and Finance.

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application.
Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Requirements

Under general supervision, performs journeyman level carpentry to complete repair, renovation, or construction of County properties.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Estimates and requisitions materials needed to complete project.
• Determines layout of project.
• Completes project according to blueprints or drawings.
• Removes and constructs wood, metal, and masonry walls.
• Replaces or constructs door jambs and windows.
• Installs sheet rock, plaster, and paneling.
• Installs or replaces a variety of tile and panels to walls, floors, and ceilings.
• Installs or replaces wood and synthetic trim, including door casings, moldings, and weather stripping.
• Installs or replaces windows and glass panes.
• Repairs and installs door and window hardware, shelves, partitions, and other fixtures. Installs and repairs asphalt, rubber, metal, tile, slate, and shingle roofs.
• Installs and repairs gutters, flashing, sheeting, fascia, roof vents, drains, and other roof-mounted appliances or accessories.
• Lays out, constructs, installs, and repairs cabinets, furniture, and furniture systems.
• Uses woodworking tools and machinery to cut and shape wood.
• Applies formica and veneers. Leads and instructs lesser skilled workers.
• Prepares and keeps records of time and materials used.

Examples of Other Duties

• Operates a light truck to transport workers, tools, or materials between job sites.
• May apply paint, stain, or other chemical coatings.
• May move furniture or other heavy objects in preparing or cleaning up job sites.
• Performs other related duties as required.
  

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Qualifications

Four years' experience in general carpentry

(Related training or education in carpentry or trades may be substituted on a year for years basis for up to four years' of the required experience.)

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in roofing trade

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)

• Knowledge of the methods, materials, and tools of the carpentry trade.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and building codes.
• Ability to measure accurately.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to operate machinery, tools, and equipment used in carpentry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)

• Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing performance of duties.
• Skill in operating machinery, tools, and equipment of the carpentry trade.

Licenses and Certificates: Some positions may require possession of a valid license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license at the time of appointment.

Examination Procedure
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Additional Information

Employees in this classification are designated as Emergency/Essential and may be required to work overtime with little or no advance notice. Employees in this classification may be subject to standby duty for after-hours emergencies on a rotating basis. After hours and on weekends, employees must be available by phone in case of emergency.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification entails the performance of heavy physical labor including bending, stooping, climbing ladders, the lifting and carrying of heavy objects, and the operation of machinery, tools, and equipment. Some duties require exposure to potentially hazardous conditions such as airborne particulate matter and inclement weather. Some positions require travel between work sites.

Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks