Job Specification
SENIOR CARPENTER
DEFINITION
Under direction, performs general carpentry work involved in the
layout, construction, maintenance, and erection of wooden
structures and structures made from materials used the same as
wood; works with various machines and hand tools common to the
carpentry trade; may prepare or work from sketches, plans, and
specifications in accord with the building code or accepted trade
practices; takes the lead over and gives assignments to at least
one other carpenter and/or provides technical advice/assistance
to journey level carpenters engaged in performance of a variety
of carpentry tasks; does other related duties as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
purposes only. A particular position using this title may not
perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely,
all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Takes the lead over one or more carpenters in installing,
repairing, and/or making window frames/sashes, screens, trim,
doors, flooring, siding and sheeting, stairs, railings, porches,
cabinets, and simple furniture.
Makes use in construction tasks of any appropriate wood joints
such as dovetail, miter, and mortise and tenon.
Uses common building construction nomenclature in performing
duties and giving instructions.
Uses such items as headers, joists, lolly columns, beams, and
sills.
Makes time and materials estimates.
Inspects work in progress and completed work.
Gives assignments to other carpenters.
Keeps records.
Inspects, analyzes, and offers advice on carpentry work to be
done.
Gives advice to journey level carpenters regarding their work.
Estimates amounts of materials/equipment needed for various
types of carpentry construction and maintenance work.
Inspects, analyzes, and offers advice on work involved in
repairing, installing, and/or making windows, frames and sashes,
screens, doors, interior/exterior trim, flooring, siding and
sheeting, stairs, railings, porches, roofing and the like.
Repairs, manufactures, and installs cabinets, clothes racks,
wardrobes, furniture, and signs.
Installs cribbing and forms for concrete.
Erects scaffolds and operates a variety of woodworking machines.
Prepares reports.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems used by
the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE:
Three and one-half (3-1/2) years of experience in carpentry
work involving a variety of layout, construction, maintenance,
and erection tasks.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in
New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the
position.
LICENSE
Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's
License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of
vehicle being operated.
NOTE: The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the
required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and type
of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing Authority.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of problems involved in performing carpentry work.
Knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods, practices,
occupational hazards, and safety precautions involved in
performing carpentry work.
Ability to analyze carpentry problems.
Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written
directions.
Ability to take needed safety precautions in performing the work.
Ability to obtain, store, safeguard, distribute, and properly use
equipment, materials, and supplies.
Ability to give instructions and advice to other carpenters.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
recording and information systems used by the agency, office,
or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate
in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position.
American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered
as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
as they can perform essential functions of the job after
reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.
If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause
the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 05009 | | L | C | | N/A | 18 | | - |
This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
3/17/2007 |
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