Work @ CPD
Chicago Park District - Department Of Human Resources
Job Title: Carpenter (Trades) Full-TimeLocation: TBA
Contact: Job Contact Email
DUTIES:Measures and cuts wood, prepares a material list, determines the amount of material required and erects interior and exterior walls.Builds decks, sheets the roofs, builds stairs, erects ceiling joists, applies facia boards, installs window frames (solid brick, veneer, frame) and erects rafters.Installs and repairs tile floors, installs and repairs locks and hardware, hangs doors, sets door jams, installs and repairs hardwood floors.Identifies the various types and uses of nails, bolts, screws, fasteners and adhesives and identifies the appropriate sizes of plywood and drywood.Bends or removes all nails from used materials, maintains a clean work area, keeps all cutting tools sharp.Applies the appropriate procedures for fitting a new door into an existing opening.Supplies the standard heights for cabinets and countertops.Supplies the standard dimensions for floors, walls and ceilings.Interprets nature and location of the job from blueprints.Determines dimensions as defined by the blueprint.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Five years of full time paid experience as a Carpenter, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Application Period: 1/28/08-3/31/08
2008 Salary: $78,561 per year
Any vacancy posted is pending Budget approval. *Resumes must be submitted at the time of application. Selection will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application form. Names of qualified applicants will be placed on an employment list. Being on an employment list is not an offer or guarantee of employment with the Chicago Park District. An employment list is merely a statement of eligibility. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. Residency in the City of Chicago is required of all employees. Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment.
