Company: City of Albuquerque

Title: Carpenter (CIP Park Construction/ 2 positions available)

Description: Position Summary **Perform a variety of journey level, skilled carpentry, cabinetry and general construction duties supporting the construction, maintenance, repair and remodeling of City buildings and facilities and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.** _Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job s are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job._ Essential and Supplemental Functions **_Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis._** High school diploma or GED supplemented by a two (2) year technical or formal apprenticeship program in finish carpentry or cabinet making; _ **and** _ Two (2) years of general carpentry experience. **ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:** Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or ability to obtain by date of hire. Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire. Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements - Principles, procedures and terminology used in the carpentry and cabinetry trade - Tools and materials used in custom carpentry and cabinetry work - Characteristics of various types of wood - Stains, sealers, lacquers and other wood treatments and finishes - Methods and procedures in building construction repair and remodeling - Finish carpentry including cabinet and furniture making techniques - Methods and techniques of fence construction - Methods and techniques of sheet rocking and plastering - Methods and techniques of surface patching, painting and refinishing - Occupational hazards and standard safety practices Working Conditions - Correctly used and apply a variety of carpentry and cabinet-making skills - Design, read and interpret plans and blueprints - Work with plastic laminates and different types of adhesive - Repair and/or replace damaged windows, drywall, tiles, roofing and related items - Estimate time materials and equipment required for jobs - Measure and cut materials precisely - Operate all woodworking and wood cutting machines effectively and safely - Work independently in the absence of supervision - Understand and follow oral and written instructions - Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work - Communicate clearly and concisely - Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation