Carpenter Senior – TCCC Marketable Skills

JOB Are you passionate about skilled carpentry projects and also experienced with plumbing, welding, and electrical work? If you answered yes, then you need to apply for Travis County Sheriff’s Office Carpenter Sr. – TCCC Marketable Skills position. Travis County offers a premier Total Rewards package that includes a highly rated retirement plan, vacation and sick leave, 12 company holidays, personal holidays, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, and vision, and a free employee health care clinic. The Carpenter Sr. – TCCC Marketable Skills position leads the work of skilled carpenters. Performs carpenter duties, the repair, maintenance, inspection and installation of systems, and includes electrical, plumbing and HVAC projects. Provides direct housing services, including provision of on-site labor. Installs weatherization materials and performs home repair activities including carpentry, plumbing and electrical repairs. Performs all work in accordance with adopted building codes and using appropriate safety procedures.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is the third in a series of three carpenter-related job classifications within the Skilled Trades job family. This classification is distinguished by the additional experience and the ability to perform skilled carpentry work, and by lead duties and responsibilities. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Leads the work of highly skilled carpenter crew and volunteer laborers on the job site involved in replacing windows, doors, roofing, minor electrical work, insulating attics, carpentry repairs, plumbing and other highly skilled maintenance work.Performs highly skilled carpentry and weatherization functions. Assists in conducting the final job inspection.Supervises, works with, and around inmates to include supervision of inmates on weekends. Provides on-the-job training for crewmembers, inmates, and volunteers.Assigns and reviews work and trains personnel.Estimates materials needed for jobs and coordinates material requirements with the Carpenter involved in purchasing materials. Compiles reports of completed projects.Provides instruction on, and monitors safe operations of equipment.Refers clients to other agencies for services not covered by the County.Monitors materials and tools inventory in the shop and on the job site.Maintains vehicles, and reports needed repairs to assure safe and reliable operations.Performs duties with little to no supervision. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, occasional heavy lifting with assistance, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, client/customer contact, squatting, occasional crawling, and working in cramped or confined spaces or areas for extended periods of time to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with hazardous waste, foul odors, animal and human fecal matter, insects and rodents, toxic or potential hazardous chemical or substances, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, and high voltage. Requires work indoors/outdoors in all types of weather (excessive heat and cold). Requires working at heights from ladders and scaffolds.Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.Work Hours: Hours vary between 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Important Note: **This position requires that the successful candidate work every weekend and most holidays** Department: Sheriff Location: Austin, TX TCOLE, Physical Exam, Drug Test, Alcohol Test, and Psychological Exam Required. Criminal, Credit, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Check Required.