Town of Wilmington – Carpenter Public Buildings Dept.

The Town of Wilmington, MA has an immediate opening for a Building Maintenance Carpenter

<u>Definition:</u>

Skilled manual work in carpentry, maintenance and repair of public buildings and equipment. Responsible for the safe condition, maintenance and proper function of all other related work as assigned by the Public Buildings Department.

<u>Distinguishing Characteristics:</u>

Working under the supervision of the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of Public Buildings or their designee working in town buildings and schools. Performs varied skilled tasks in accordance with standard practices of the carpentry trade, exercising initiative and judgment in cutting lumber and using materials so as to avoid waste and adapting materials to requirements of particular problems. Makes frequent contacts with school staff, Town employees, and salesmen. Works with the Superintendent of Public Buildings and/or his designee to assist in the development of cost estimates for all types of building projects. Works with the Superintendent of Public Buildings and/or his designee to assist in the ordering of building supplies, equipment and material required. Considerable physical effort required in performing duties under typical shop conditions, with frequent outside work performed under varying weather conditions. Performs other duties related or otherwise that are assigned by the Superintendent of Public Buildings and/or his designee as required. Maintain established quality and quantity standards.  Follow prescribed safety precautions, established department and Town policies, procedures, rules and regulations.  Detect and report improper operations, faulty equipment, defective materials and unusual conditions. Maintain work areas and equipment in a clean, orderly, operational and safe manner. Keeps abreast of all safety and building codes.  Maintains all required licenses. Maintains a clean and orderly work area.  Thoroughly cleans area after performance of all jobs.  Performs all patching and repair that may be required. Performs other duties related or otherwise that are assigned by the Superintendent of Public Buildings and/or his designee.

<u>RECOMMENDED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</u><u> </u>

<u>Education and Experience:</u>

High school graduate; five years of experience in carpentry and building maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

<u>Knowledge, Ability, Skill:</u>

• Must have and maintain a valid Mass. Driver’s license.
• Must have Five (5) years’ experience in the trade as a Carpenter.
• Massachusetts Construction Supervisors License preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of codes pertaining to maintenance and installation of building materials.
• Considerable knowledge of building materials, methods and techniques of the trade.
• The standard practices required of a Carpenter and skill in the use of the tools and materials of the trade.
• General knowledge of the Massachusetts state Building code.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and work from blue prints and plans.<u> </u>

Submit resume and employment application to “ Public Building Dept”, Human Resources Department, 121 Glen Rd, Wilmington MA 01887  or e-mail to: Assistant Town Manager/HR Director @ kcolburn-dion@wilmingtonma.gov