This is skilled work at the journeyman level in the construction, maintenance and repair of wooden articles, equipment and structures.

Employees in this class are responsible for performing skilled carpentry tasks in accordance with standard trade practices. Work involves skilled hand and bench carpentry duties including the operation of power-driven wood-working machinery. Assignments may be made verbally or consist of written instructions, sketches, diagrams or blueprints. Supervision may occasionally be exercised over various trades helpers who assist in various phases of carpentry work. Supervision is received from a technical or administrative superior who periodically inspects work in progress and upon completion for satisfactory application of carpentry skills and adherence to job specifications.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Performs general carpentry work in the construction, remodeling, alteration and maintenance of buildings, floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, screens, wood fixtures and furniture.

Repairs tables, shelves, benches and cabinets; builds concrete forms; lays sub-flooring and does sheathing.

Performs skilled bench work in a carpenter shop operating power saws, joiners, wood lathes, planers, and boring, sanding and mortising machines; uses and maintains hand carpentry tools.

Patches boat hulls; makes ribs and braces; repairs fenders, bulkheads, piers and moorings.

Prepares estimates of time and material requirements for assigned tasks; keeps simple records.

Reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams, sketches and other written instructions.

Observes established safety practices and procedures.

Supervises various semi-skilled and unskilled trades helpers assigned to assist with various phases of carpentry work.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools and materials of the carpentry trade.

Considerable knowledge of the types, qualities and uses of various woods.

Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the carpentry trade.

Knowledge of blueprints and construction plans.

Ability to prepare estimates of time and materials required for carpentry assignments.

Ability to operate a variety of power-driven wood-working machinery.

Ability to inspect lumber for grade and quality.

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and diagrams.

Ability to instruct and direct various semi-skilled and unskilled helpers in the performance of carpentry assignments.

Skill in the operation of carpentry tools and equipment.

Skill in carpentry.

REV 11-94