CARPENTER 61302

05/01/92 G

This is the second class in the Carpentry series. Positions in this class construct, modify, and repair a variety of structures from initial layout to final assembly. This class is distinguished from the Carpenter Assistant class by its responsibility for independently completing projects and performing finished carpentry work. This class is distinguished from the Carpenter Senior class by that class's responsibility for more complex finish carpentry work, preparation of estimates, selection of materials, and for leading and guiding work crews.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of moderate difficulty with responsibility for independently completing a full range of skilled carpentry projects. Duties include constructing, erecting, installing, and repairing structures of wood, plywood, wallboard, sheet metal and other building materials using hand and power tools; general roof repair; reading drawings, blueprints, and work orders, and securing needed materials; removing, building, repairing, and/or installing ramps, steps, forms, scaffolds, partitions, cabinets, furniture, countertops, bookcases, windows, and doors; and installing trim, base moulding, paneling, veneers, beams, and other finish work. May oversee the work of a Carpenter Assistant. Performs other miscellaneous duties such as lock installation and repair, replacing glass and ceiling and floor tiles, and other building trade related duties. Maintains equipment.

Supervision Given: Supervision typically is not a factor; however, positions may provide technical work and/or site guidance to Carpenter Assistants.

Supervision Received: Receives general supervision from a Carpenter Supervisor or trades supervisor. Positions receive some instructions, but are free to develop own work sequences within established procedures and policies.

Scope: Work affects the successful completion of carpentry projects from initial layout to final assembly.

Impact of Actions: Effective job performance results in the successful and timely completion of carpentry projects. Ineffective job performance can negatively affect cost, services, timeliness or public safety.

Personal Contacts: Frequent internal contact with State employees and students during the performance of duties to answer questions related to carpentry projects. Infrequent external contacts with building suppliers to pick up materials.

Knowledge: Working knowledge of all phases of carpentry methods, tools, materials, techniques, basic math and units of measure.

Skills: Considerable skill in the use of hand and power tools.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to read, understand and follow blueprints, sketches, and working drawings; to follow written and oral instructions; to perform heavy manual labor; to work from heights; and to work in inclement weather conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: Valid Virginia driver's license.

Education or Training: Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Level and Type of Experience: Experience in general carpentry work.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This class was revised as a result of the statewide Classification Review/Specification Update Program, effective May 1, 1992.