Carpenter

Job Description:

Carpenter

Description

Description

Vacancy is in the Facilities division of the Department of Public Works. Under supervision to assist in the construction, maintenance and repair of City buildings by performing a variety of skilled carpentry tasks and a wider variety of routine maintenance tasks. Constructs playground equipment, cabinets, bookcases, shelves, tables, chairs, benches, ladders and other articles of wood or similar materials using carpenter’s hand and power tools. Alters and repairs floor, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, screens, furniture and other wood fixtures. Performs a variety of routine maintenance tasks in the other building trades.

The above essential duties and responsibilities are not intended as a comprehensive list; they are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform additional related duties.

This is a 1716 union position, and the hours of work are 40 per week.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The examination will consist of a rating of your training and experience as contained in your application and may also include a written test, an oral test, or a combination thereof. All parts of the examination, including tests and ratings, will be related to the requirements of the position. The test will be designed to measure:

Knowledge of:

• Tools and techniques of the carpentry trade.
• Kind and qualities of wood and of their various uses.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.

Skill in:

• Use and care of hand and power tools used in the Carpentry trade.

Ability to:

• Make simple time and materials estimates and purchases.
• Work from sketches, blueprints and oral and written instructions.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks in the other building trades.

Qualifications

Open to all qualified applicants who meet the following qualifications:

Graduation from a standard high school or vocational school AND Two (2) years' experience as a Journey Carpenter.

A COPY OF YOUR LICENSE MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION. A COPY OF YOUR DIPLOMA OR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION. A DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT SUBMITTED WILL BE VERIFIED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT .

If selected, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a city physician, a drug and alcohol screening, and a background check. If appointed, you will serve 12 months of probation. This examination and employment process is subject to all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules and regulations.

Other Information

• Application must be completed in its entirety, including required documentation. Applications without proper documentation shall result in your disqualification.
  
• All correspondence and information concerning the application and testing process will occur via email, unless otherwise requested at the time of application.
  
• Please be sure to check your junk and spam email for all recruitment communication.
  
• Applications via facsimile or email are not accepted.
  

EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCES AND LEGAL NOTICES

• Hartford Residency Preferred : Preferably be a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application. A completed City of Hartford Residency Affidavit including proof of residency as indicated on the RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT may be submitted.
  
• Veteran's Preference Form : Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans. Must submit a Veteran's Preference Form , along with a DD-214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veteran's Affairs.
  
• American With Disabilities Act : The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department.
  
• An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer : The City of Hartford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
  

Closing Date/Time: 8/27/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

Salary:

$55,094.00 - $58,396.00 Annually