Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter jobs in Oakland, CA

• Analyze problems and communicate their findings.
• Critical thinker who shares ideas and experiences to help devise creative solutions.
• Collaborates with co-workers and stakeholders.
• Has a service-oriented and positive attitude.
• Is reliable and flexible in a fast-paced work environment and can pivot to address urgent matters.
• Possesses a strong work ethic and takes pride in their work.
• Is organized and adept at planning and implementing projects.

• Team-oriented
• Competent and self-motivated
• Willing to ask questions
• Takes responsibility for their assignments

• Constructs framing, floors, roofs, and walls for frame buildings and structures.
•  Constructs forms for reinforced concrete walls, gutters, underground vaults, and other concrete structures.
• Designs and builds various types of wood cabinets, counters, and furniture. Repairs furniture, roofs, and tiled and wooden floors at facilities.
• Moves and assembles office furniture and cubicles. 
• Builds, installs, and repairs window frames, sashes, doors, door frames, screens, and partitions.
• Adjusts, repairs, and replaces window hardware and glass, glazing as needed.
• Installs wallboard, and prepares walls for stucco and plaster work.
• Maintains and services carpenter equipment and tools.
• Orders materials, and maintains records of work performed and materials used.
• Performs related work as required.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Three (3) to five (5) years of carpentry experience 
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities

• Possession of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record is an ongoing requirement.

• Modern office practices and equipment, including applicable software
• Various construction trades
• Principles of carpentry
• Woodshop machinery and safety techniques
• Various construction materials, including wood, metal, and plastics

• The use of hand and power tools
• Organization and time management 

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Read and interpret blueprints, and work from plans and specifications
• Prepare simple sketches and plans of proposed construction 
• Estimate labor and material requirements for construction jobs
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Maintain records of work performed

Application and Selection

To Apply:  Interested individuals must apply online by fully completing the City of Richmond Employment Application, including answers to supplemental questions, by 11:59 p.m. PST on the final filing date. Incomplete applications or those lacking in sufficiently detailed information will be rejected. Resumes or prior applications will not be accepted in lieu of a thoroughly completed application. All communication regarding this recruitment will be via email. Each applicant must apply with a monitored email address.

Qualifying Phase:  All completed applications will be evaluated based on job-related qualifications criteria, which could include desirable qualifications and the specific needs of the hiring department.

Employment List:  A ranking of "A" (Best Qualified), "B" (Well Qualified), or "C" (Qualified) is required to achieve a position on the Employment List. This Employment List will be in effect for a maximum of two (2) years; however, the list may be canceled, without notice, after six (6) months.