Carpenter (Parks and Recreation Department)

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two years of experience as a journeyman carpenter
• Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Texas Class C Operator’s License or ability to obtain one within 90 calendar days of hire.

Notes to Applicants

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department ( PARD ) provides, protects and preserves a park system that promotes quality recreational, cultural and outdoor experiences for the Austin community. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information.

The purpose of the Carpenter position is to perform building construction, inspections, repairs and maintenance to PARD Facilities, including Historical, Administration, Museums, Recreation and Community Centers.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• CARPENTRY WORK : Perform skilled carpentry work to construct or repair walls, fabricate cabinets, repair or replace doors, windows, siding, and trim.
• HARDWARE : Maintenance and repair of door hardware, including door closers, locksets, deadbolts, panic bars, door stops, hinges, thresholds, kick plates, and weather stripping.
• OPERATE POWER TOOLS : Drills, circular saws, miter saws, radial arm saws, table saws, sanders, routers, pneumatic nail guns, grinders, etc.
• USE INDUSTRY TOOLS : Measure and layout using measuring tape, level, squares, string line, laser level, and transit.
• INSPECT : Buildings, structures, and RECORD data on appropriate I-Pads, Desktop computers, forms, logbooks, etc.

Application Instructions/Job Requirements:

• Application: A detailed, complete application is required, and applicants must include on their Employment Record all experience (work and/or volunteer) related to this job posting - up to 10 years or more; this will be used to determine your base compensation. Employment Record dates must include month and year. Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application. Statements such as “See Resume” will not be accepted and a resume alone will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application.
• Skills Assessments: Skills assessment(s) may be required as part of the recruitment process.
• Virtual Interviews: PARD may conduct virtual interviews.
• Military/Veteran: An applicant claiming Military/Veteran status must provide a copy of his or her DD-214(s), or valid comparable document, at the time of interview.
• Driving Requirement:This position requires current possession of a Texas Class C Driver’s License or to have the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
• Physical Requirements: Tasks may involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying, or using a force equal to lifting up to thirty-five (35) pounds. Work environment includes inside, and outside environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, and hazards associated with equipment operation including fumes, oils, gases, and mists. Must be physically and mentally able to communicate, respond, and work with participant’s needs and safety issues.

Other:

• Travel: If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
• 90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy: This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other divisions/work locations within the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department. Decisions on assigned selection will be made at the time of hire based on the business needs of the department.
• Tobacco and Vape-Free Workplace: All PARD work site locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any PARD work site - including construction sites, parking lots, garages, or in any personal vehicles located on the premises.

Pay Range
$22.22 - $24.77 per hour

Hours
Work/Location Schedule Notes:

• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Hours vary depending upon Departmental needs.
• May be required to work during special events, evenings, weekends & occasional holidays.
• May be required to work during City emergencies such as extreme weather events.

Job Close Date 03/27/2025 Type of Posting External Department Parks and Recreation Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location Central Maintenance Complex: 2525 S Lakeshore Blvd Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Building Maintenance and/or Construction of Commercial Buildings.
• Experience in Commercial Door Hardware Installation, Maintenance, and Repair.
• Experience in Shop Fabrication and Installation of Cabinets, Shelving, and Counter Tops.
• Experience in Wood and Metal Stud Structural Framing.
• Experience in Installation / Replacement of Commercial Wood and Metal Doors & Casings.

Preferred Certifications:

• OSHA Construction Safety and Health 29 CFR 1910 Certification, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
• Aerial Lifts 29 CFR 1926.453 Certification, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
• Fork Lift 29 CFR 1910.178 Certification, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.

Other:

• Ability to travel to more than one work location

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.


Performs skilled Carpentry work in City-owned facilities. Operates and maintains various power and hand tools. Installs, repairs, rebuilds, fabricates, replaces City facility structures and amenities. Reads blueprints, specifications and building codes. Records data. Measures using appropriate instruments. Measures/mixes ingredients.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of materials, equipment, and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes.
• Knowledge of proper safety practices, procedure and regulations.
• Skill in reading and understanding blueprints.
• Skill in estimating time, costs, and materials.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City employees and the public.
• Ability to safely operate City vehicles and equipment.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years of experience as a journeyman carpenter. Experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a Texas Class "C" Operator's License. Do you have a Texas Class "C" Operator's License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Texas Class "C" Operator's License by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

* Do you have experience in installing, maintaining, and repairing commercial doors and casings?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have experience in fabricating and installing cabinets, shelves, and counter tops?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have experience in wood and metal stud structural framing?

• Yes
• No

* Which certifications listed below do you currently have?

• OSHA Construction Safety and Health 29 CFR 1910 Certification
• Aerial Lifts 29 CFR 1926.453 Certification
• Forklift 29 CFR 1910.178 Certification
• None of the above

* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

* Are you related to any person employed by the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department? If yes, please list the relative's name and relationship:
(Open Ended Question)


Optional & Required Documents

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