Broward County

Overview

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the Carpenter position at the Parks Maintenance Group - Tree Tops Park. This role involves skilled work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of wooden articles and structures within the parks system.

Responsibilities

• Installs partitions, whiteboards, chalkboards, posters, paintings, and shelving.
• Performs general office upkeep including redesign and counter tops.
• Demos, repairs, and installs various materials including wood, metal stud, and drywall.
• Performs structural repair and redesign.
• Repairs and assembles large office desks, furniture, and cabinets.
• Performs locksmith duties including cutting keys and repairing locks.
• Repairs and installs roofing, including patching leaks.
• Installs, repairs, and finishes ceilings and interior drywall.
• Maintains structures and buildings for public safety.
• Repairs and finishes concrete and sidewalk expansion joints.
• Performs upkeep and repair of installed signage.
• Repairs or adjusts ticket counters and vendor areas.
• Repairs and installs various types of flooring.
• Maintains warehouse storage facility and transports materials.
• Constructs and assembles commercial grade storage shelving.
• Cleans and organizes carpenter area as needed.
• Operates motor vehicles and lifts as needed.
• Prepares purchasing requisitions for door hardware.
• Designs, fabricates, and installs custom cabinetry.
• Replaces and installs broken window glass and mirrors.
• Cleans and maintains all tools and equipment.
• Prepares logs, reports, and tracks equipment usage.
• Performs preventive maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements

• Requires two years of experience in construction and/or maintenance carpentry.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License.
• Graduation from an accredited Finish Carpentry Vocational School preferred.
• Certified Welder preferred.
• CDL A or B with Air Brake Endorsement preferred.
• OSHA Safety Certificate preferred.
• At least three years of experience reading and building from blueprints preferred.
• At least three years working with the Florida Building Code preferred.
• Two years of experience in drafting software preferred.
• Mechanical Journey Level/Certificate of Competency preferred.
• Ability to speak a foreign language (Spanish, French/Creole) preferred.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• PTO

Additional Information

• This job announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.
• All candidates must complete a ten-year work history verification and criminal background check.