Title: Maintenance Carpenter

Department: Facilities - Operations

Location:

Sacramento, CA, US, 95817-1899

Category: Skilled/Craft/Trades

Minimum Pay Rate: $51.38

Maximum Pay Rate: $51.38

Apply by Date: 10/11/2024

Posting Type: Open

This is a journey-level Carpentry position. Maintenance Carpenters perform a wide variety of work associated with SMUD buildings and facilities.

Purpose

Under general supervision, performs a wide range of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and fabrication work associated with SMUD’s buildings and auxiliary facilities including those requiring specialized skills in woodworking and cabinet making.

Nature and Scope

This is a journey-level job classification for which there is an apprenticeship. Incumbents in this classification perform rough and finished woodworking and cabinet making associated with SMUD buildings/facilities. This classification is distinguished from the work described for the Building Maintenance Mechanic classification that is involved with the electro-mechanical features of facilities. These two classes may have considerable overlap on work not calling for specialized carpentry skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Builds, repairs, remodels, paints, installs, and refinishes cabinets, bookcases, furniture, counters, and paneling.

• Builds countertops and items such as toolboxes, crates for shipping and storing of materials, and splicing boxes from rough draft drawings.

• Makes minor repairs to customer property, roofs, cyclone fences, wooden fences, doors, and windows.

• Repairs and paints the interior/exterior of buildings, power plants, warehouses, garages, transformers, and other SMUD structures/equipment.

• Performs Civil maintenance work such as concrete forms, sidewalk repair, pedestal pads, and structural concrete.

• Builds displays for exhibits and training programs from various materials.

• Repairs and installs drywall, suspended ceilings, acoustic ceiling tile, tile flooring, and carpet.

• Performs construction carpenter work such as build out of walls, door frames, windows, and structural modifications.

• Operates power hand and stationary tools associated with carpentry trade such as sanders, paint sprayers, and saws.

• Operates SMUD vehicles and equipment.

Required Education

Completion of an approved apprenticeship program in carpentry,

OR

Completion of an accredited trade program in carpentry and at least two (2+) years of journey-level carpentry experience,

OR

At least five (5+) years of journey-level carpentry experience.

Required Experience

Completion of an approved apprenticeship program in carpentry,

OR

Completion of an accredited trade program in carpentry and at least two (2+) years of journey-level carpentry experience,

OR

At least five (5+) years of journey-level carpentry experience.

Required Licenses/Certificates

Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record (not more than two moving violations in the last two years).

Knowledge Of

• Carpentry fundamentals.

• Methods, materials, and tools required to make repairs and installations to buildings and structures involving carpentry, cabinet making, cabinet refinishing, concrete form and placement, fencing, internal/external wall repair, finishing, and painting.

• Proper methods and procedures in applying paints, coatings, and finishes to all types of substrate materials.

• Types of fasteners and their uses.

• Methods and types of construction including concrete, wall, ceiling, flooring, cabinetry, fencing, and roofing.

• Safety practices and fundamentals as they apply to working in a ship and working in the field.

Skills To

• Use power hand and stationary tools.

• Use hand tools.

• Use water and oil-based paints, stains, varnishes, and different types of contact cement.

• Install and repair fences and roofs.

• Make and repair cabinets, furniture, and boxes.

• Install and repair concrete, both aesthetic and structural.

• Install and repair walls, doors, windows, both interior and exterior.

• Install and repair types of wall coverings including sheetrock, plaster, and stucco.

• Install and repair ceilings of various construction including sheetrock, acoustical, and architectural.

• Install and repair flooring of various types found in light commercial to industrial application including epoxy flooring, carpet, tile, stone, artificial solid surface, wood, and laminate.

• Follow oral and written instructions.

• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

• Lift heavy objects and perform strenuous physical work inside and outside.

• Work without direct supervision.

• Prepare rough sketches and estimate the amount of material to be used.

• Recognize lumber types, grades, and uses.

• Construct items from rough drawings, blueprints, and sketches with limited instructions.

• Work effectively with others.

• Work alone and in remote areas.

• Work in a safe manner and wear appropriate safety equipment.

• Be certified to operate lift platforms, forklifts, and other similar equipment.

• Solve mathematical problems quickly and accurately.

• Properly care for and use tools of the trade.

Desirable Qualifications

Prior job experience in carpentry relating to both construction and maintenance of light commercial and industrial facilities.

Physical Requirements

Applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) - Who We Are

As the nation's sixth-largest community-owned electric service provider, we're proud of our reputation as one of the best places to work in Sacramento. Our employees tell us in our engagement surveys they're "Happy, satisfied and engaged" which helps create a workplace that best serves our customers. Sacramento was named as the 2nd happiest place to work in America by Forbes Magazine. Lake Tahoe, San Francisco and the world-renowned Napa Valley are within easy driving distance of our locations.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

SMUD celebrates diversity, and inspires an inclusive culture based on trust and respect to create belonging and connection among our employees, customers, and communities. By working together, we are powering positive, equitable opportunities for all. We aspire to be a workplace where you can be yourself, achieve your best, and thrive together.

An example of our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is when SMUD signed the California Equal Pay Pledge in 2020. This requires equal pay for employees who perform “substantially similar work,” when viewed as a composite of skill, effort, and responsibility at the time those employees started within that classification. As such, initial hiring salary range is not subject to negotiation and salaries will vary over time based on performance.

SMUD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are made on the basis of individual qualifications, merit, and business needs and interests.

Why Sacramento, California?

The capitol of California, Sacramento is the state's sixth-largest city, and the 35th largest in the U.S. Local universities include California State University, University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law, and the University of California, Davis and several competitive community colleges. The UC Davis Medical Center, a world-renowned research hospital, is one of more than a dozen hospitals and shared services centers in the Sacramento region. Part of the agriculturally-rich Central Valley, Sacramento is at the forefront of the farm-to-fork food movement. Northern California is home to some of the country's top technology companies, including Google and LinkedIn, and a multitude of startups in many industries. Sacramento is home to the NBA Kings, the River Cats (AAA baseball), the Republic FC (soccer) and the San Francisco Giants, NBA Warriors and NFL 49er's aren't far away. Sacramento offers an affluent liberal arts community with Broadway, Mondavi Center, Crocker Museum and summer musical theater to name a few.

On-site Work

This role will be an on-site role that will require being in person at one of SMUD's campuses daily to complete work tasks.

SMUD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. SMUD complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

SMUD expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of SMUD employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Req ID: 1725