MDHA- Carpenter

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:  

• Assists in the replacement or repair of door closures and a variety of locks;
• Installs window glass and screens;
• Paints and preps wood doors, cabinets and furniture;
• Installs and repairs floors and wall coverings;
• Installs and repairs ceramic and other varieties of tile;
• Does plaster work and drywall;
• Makes work sketches of doors, cabinetry and counters;
• Installs and repairs plumbing and electrical systems related to kitchen and bathroom installations;
• estimates materials and time needed for jobs;
• Keep records and makes reports. differentiate

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school education plus three (3) years' experience in general maintenance work, two years of which must be in carpentry.    
Candidates with accreditation earned in foreign institutes are encouraged to apply

LICENSES REQUIRED:  Valid Tennessee driver's license

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the tools and methods of the carpentry trade;
• Ability to operate power tools;
• Ability to exercise judgment in the selection of proper materials;
• Ability to read and write;
• Ability to do math at a twelfth grade level;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
• Willingness, mental and physical ability to perform the duties involved in this classification.
• Ability to perform with or without accommodation, physically demanding duties: such as, frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, crouching and lifting objects more than 50lbs.
• Dexterity to operate power and manual tools and equipment with sufficient clarity in speech, hearing, vision and powers of observation; other physical duties as required.

1. Excellent mechanical, critical thinking, problem-solving and math skills 
2. Experience performing carpentry work including remodeling, construction and repair of cabinets, doors, wheelchair ramps, counters, shelves, desks, tables and miscellaneous equipment