Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $40172 to $49041 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Successful completion of a NYS two-year Carpentry Traineeship or NYS two-year Carpentry training program; OR successful completion of any equivalent Carpentry two-year training or apprenticeship program;* OR four (4) years of full-time experience in the Carpentry trade under a skilled journey-level Carpenter which would provide training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program. Apprenticeship training in the Carpentry trade or training gained by completion of technical courses in the Carpenter trade at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
* Successful completion of the traineeship and the training program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific class room instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work. Course work must be completed with an average of C or better. Additionally, successful completion of the traineeship also includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training.
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
As directed, builds, repairs and installs such items as counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, windows, building framework, roofs, and trim following verbal or written instructions utilizing the tools of the carpentry trade and following standard carpentry techniques. Carpenters may be required to work with a variety of materials in addition to wood including but not limited to sheet metal, plastics, or aluminum.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Installs and repairs ceiling and floor tiles.
•Does general millwork; may build cabinets, furniture, and other wooden equipment in the shop using woodworking machines.
•Maintains shop machinery.
•May keep inventory and control of the distribution of carpentry tools and equipment and maintain such equipment.
•May conduct inspections of the facility to determine maintenance needs and recommend priorities for repair based on the nature of the maintenance problem.
•As assigned, may supervise and instruct others in the construction and repair of structures and other wooden items.
•As required may draw rough sketches or prepare plans to scale from verbal or written instructions to accomplish a project.
•From plans, may recommend to supervisor and order the kind, quantity, and quality of materials to be used.
•Assembles materials, tools, and equipment required to accomplish the work according to plan.
•Lays out the work for the staff and performs such skilled tasks as laying out the cutting of roof trusses and stairs, hanging doors, and installing hardware.
•As required, gives verbal instruction and/or demonstrates proper carpentry techniques and the use of carpentry tools and equipment.
•Observes and inspects the work while in progress and when completed to insure that the job is done properly.
•When supervising wards of the State, Carpenters must be aware of and account for their activities at all times while on the job, and that the rules and regulations of the facility governing such activities are followed.
•Requires daily travel within the district. May require some travel within NY State to assist other districts with special projects.
•Candidate will be trained in the operation and maintenance procedures as related to Asbestos Containing Materials.
Additional Comments PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•Working knowledge of carpentry techniques.
•Working knowledge of the math of the carpentry trade.
•As assigned, working knowledge of the rules and regulations of the facility governing the activities of State wards under the supervision of a Carpenter.
•Ability to plan, lay out and complete varied carpentry work.
•Ability to read blueprints and interpret building and furniture plans.
•Ability to use the tools, machines, equipment and materials of the carpentry trade.
•Ability to make standard arithmetic computations to size and locate the various details of the work, and to calculate the quantity of material and labor required for it.
•Ability to perform the physical tasks required of a Carpenter.
•Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.
•As assigned, ability to supervise and train others.
•Basic computer skills
•NYS Drivers License
•May require travel within the district as may be necessary.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address LongIsland.HR@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Suite #1
Notes on Applying• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER