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Carpenter II - Repair and Maintenance Operations Section (Leeward Unit)

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Salary Range:
Carpenter II, WS-09: $6,004.00 per month

Examples of Duties:

• Plans, lays out, assigns and participates in the cutting, fitting and joining of lumber to construct small buildings and a variety of wooden structures.
• Operates and supervises the operation of woodworking machines in the construction of cabinets, shelves, stairs and other wooden articles.
• Inspects buildings to determine needed repairs and orders needed supplies and materials.
• Reads blueprints or sketches and estimates needed material and labor.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Training: Six years of work experience in performing a variety of rough and finished carpentry work, of which two years shall have been as a fully competent carpenter or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Knowledge of: Practices and methods in the carpentry trade, including safety procedures; the tools, equipment and materials used in the carpentry trade.

Ability to: Use the hand and power tools common to the carpentry trade; read and interpret blueprints and sketches; estimate time and materials needed to complete carpentry work; keep records and make reports; plan, lay out, assign and review the work of other skilled carpenters; understand, give and follow oral and written instructions.

Lift and Carry Requirements: This position requires the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted, and lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds assisted by another person and/or use of equipment.

Driver's License Requirements: This position requires possession of a current, valid driver's license.

Supplemental Information: The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable. Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified.

Temporary Assignment: Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application.

Documents: Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.

Equal Opportunity: The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability.

Payday: New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.

12-month civil service and SSP employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits:

• Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
• Vacation: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.
• Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees.

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement.