CARPENTER3273N2 Pay Grade:17 DEFINITION OF WORK Summary This is skilled carpentry work performing maintenance or assisting highly skilled carpenters in major construction, repair and alteration of wooden structures and equipment. The work of this class involves routine maintenance of buildings, walls, ceilings, doors, roofs, cabinets and wooden structures. Also, work may involve assisting other highly skilled craft and trades workers in the performance of a variety of skilled tasks in major installation, maintenance, repair and construction of wooden structures and equipment. Standard Classification Factors Supervision Received - LEVEL B: "Under general supervision…" Employees working under general supervision usually receive some instructions with respect to the details of most assignments but are free to develop their own work sequences within established procedures, methods and policies. They are often physically removed from their supervisor and subject to only periodic checks. Difficulty - LEVEL B: Average… Where the employee is confronted with a variety of duties susceptible to different methods of solution which, in turn, places a correspondingly higher demand upon resourcefulness and concentration. Positions which require the analysis and evaluation of raw data and the rendering of conclusions would, in many instances, fall into this category. Complexity - LEVEL B: Work is of a structured nature including duties that have several related steps. This level involves simple analysis of data, identification of easily distinguishable facts and recognition of differences in related situations. Workers at this level exercise limited independent judgment in determining methods or procedures to be used in making minor decisions. Work is normally controlled by frequent review and consultation with supervisors. When guidelines exist at this level, they are usually specific and aid in determining an approach to problems or situations. Workers at this level must be able to identify basic differences in situations to determine the actions which need to be taken. Consequence of Actions or Decisions - LEVEL C: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are limited in scope and effect as the work is reviewed occasionally. Errors may cause moderate inefficiency. Costs due to errors may be significant. Contacts - LEVEL A: The purpose of the contact is to obtain, clarify, give or screen established factual information, regardless of the type (i.e., easily understood or technical) within a well-defined relationship. Normal communication skills are required. Physical Demands - LEVEL C: The work requires moderate physical exertion. Environmental Conditions - LEVEL B: The work environment involves moderate hazards, risks or discomforts. Exposure to minor deviations from pleasant environmental conditions is normal. Minor to serious injuries are possible. Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL B: Involves functional leadership responsibility. As a "senior worker", performing essentially the same or similar work as those overseen, responsibility includes training, instructing, scheduling and reviewing. As a "project leader" may be responsible for a phase(s) of a single project which includes planning, coordinating and reviewing the work of others. This level may also involve limited administrative responsibility such as participating in the evaluation of work performance. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Carpenter Senior class in which work is highly skilled carpentry work. Other lower level classes are semi-skilled. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Makes bulletin boards, signs and other wooden objects in response to submitted work orders, utilizing understanding of desired finished product or general diagrams, and utilizing necessary power tools to produce quality finished carpentry products. Makes carpentry alterations to buildings, such as installing partitions and ceiling, lays flooring, hangs sheet rock, etc. using blueprints, figuring estimates time and materials needed. Installs floor coverings, carpet, composition and ceramic tile. Prepares concrete floor for installations. Repairs furniture, in order to reduce cost of furniture replacement by making parts that are broken or missing and reinforcing weak areas, operating power tools such as skill saw, planer, rip saw, power drill, bench grinder, etc. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Knowledge *Knowledge of the standard practices, materials,, and tools of the carpentry trade. *Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade. Abilities *Ability to read, interpret, and work from sketches, blueprints, and specifications. *Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. *Ability to care for the tools and equipment of the trade. *Ability to use carpenter tools and operate machines. *Necessary at Entry MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Six months of experience as a carpenter. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. NC: 12/87 |