Our Public Works Department is looking for a passionate and driven individual to bring their unique skills to the table and thrive. The Carpenter position performs interior and exterior carpentry work involving the construction, maintenance, and repair of buildings and structures.
Carpenter - Annual salary for this position is $100,105.68 at the top of the range, with approved Cost of Living Adjustments in 2025 (4%). Additionally, City-paid benefits may include medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, holidays, administrative leave days, sick time, CalPERS retirement contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, annual professional development reimbursement, one week of paid parental leave, and more! All benefits information can be found here. The Carpenter position is distinguished by the experience and the ability to perform skilled carpentry work. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.
The most successful candidate has verifiable work experience demonstrating their ability to work for an employer that owns, maintains, and operates a variety of facilities.
The ideal candidate: - 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.
Desirable characteristics: - Team-oriented
- Competent and self-motivated
- Willing to ask questions
- Takes responsibility for their assignments
The City of Richmond is the City of Pride and Purpose, and we value those traits in our employees!
The intent of this job specification is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- 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.
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Required Education and Experience
- 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
Required Licenses or Certifications
- Possession of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record is an ongoing requirement.
REQUIRED KSA FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
- 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
Skill in:
- The use of hand and power tools
- Organization and time management
Ability to:
- 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.
Performance Exam: The Performance Exam may test a candidate's job-related knowledge, their ability to follow instructions, and other areas as they pertain to the position. A score of 70% or better is required to pass. Rank on the Employment List will be determined solely by test score. (Weighted 100%). 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.
About the City of Richmond
The City of Richmond lies on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, five miles north of Berkeley and seven miles northeast across the Bay from downtown San Francisco. A hub of multimodal transportation, many of our residents and businesses are located in Richmond because of its central location and easy access to the Amtrak/Capitol Corridor, BART, AC Transit, the ferry, and two freeways (I-80 & I-580). Residents, visitors, and employees enjoy Richmond’s numerous recreational opportunities, which include 32 miles of shoreline and over 3,000 acres of shoreline parks, more segments of the Bay Trail completed than any other city, several recreational boat harbors and yacht clubs, and thousands of acres of contiguous inland regional parks and open space. The City has substantial economic resources but is still affordable compared to other Bay Area cities. Our community is welcoming, diverse, and actively engaged. Richmond is truly the City of Pride and Purpose!
Immigration Reform Control Act
In compliance with the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986, individuals offered employment by the City of Richmond will be required to show documentation of eligibility to work in the United States as a condition of employment.
Non-Discrimination Policy
The City's policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Disaster Service Workers
California Government Code Title I, Sections 3100 - 3109, declare all public employees to be Disaster Service Workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law. More information can be found here.
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Analyst: J. Somera
4/2024