CARPENTER-CABINET MAKER (BC-10) [1 vacancy]

The Department of Facility Maintenance, Public Building and Electrical Maintenance Division is hiring for a Carpenter-Cabinet Maker in Honolulu. Work hours are Monday to Friday from 6:50 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. Under the direct supervision of the Lead Carpenter or Carpentry Supervisor, the position performs a variety of highly skilled journey level carpentry work involving the construction, renovation and modification of public facilities and the fabrication and installation of storage cabinets, counters, shelving, tables, doors and other accessory items such as key cabinets, drapery, valances, chalkboards, bulletin boards etc., which require the knowledge and use of high level cabinet-making skills. The position also performs numerous skilled journey level carpentry work in the repair and maintenance of wide variety of public buildings, related structures and appurtenances under the jurisdiction of the Department of Facility Maintenance.

What You'll Do

• Construct walls, partitions, ceilings, floors, etc., during renovations and modifications to existing facilities
• Construct new wooden structures such as offices, meeting rooms, carports, storage sheds, etc.
• Fabricate and install built-in cabinets, counters, shelving, bookcases, desks, work tables, doors, door frames, etc.
• Remove and replace damaged or termite-eaten sills, floor joists, rafters, walls, partitions and all other portions of the wooden structures and apply termite treatment chemicals for spot treatment
• Read and interpret construction plans, specifications and sketches and determines materials needed

Special Work Requirements 

• This position serves as a Disaster Response Worker and sometimes requires working beyond the normal workday, on weekends, and as necessary to meet schedules and deadlines. 
• This position is required to have unescorted access to the Joint Traffic Management Center (JTMC). Any employee with unescorted access to secured areas and equipment related to the traffic management center requires a fingerprint-based national criminal history record check prior to assignment to this position as authorized by HRS846-2.7(b)(37) and in accordance with JTMC Policy No. 2016-B.06, Fingerprint-Based Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) and CHRC Clearance.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.



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At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment. 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to competently perform the journey level skills and duties of this position.

Such experience must have demonstrated the ability to plan, lay out and set up work; set up, adjust and operate a variety of woodworking machines; operate and maintain equipment and tools used in carpentry and cabinetmaking; read, interpret and work from plans, specifications, blueprints, sketches and working drawings; estimate time, labor and material requirements; rig and work from scaffolds and other high and difficult vantage points; construct and repair high grade wooden furniture and fine woodwork; work to close tolerances; work with dexterity and safety; understand and follow oral and written instructions; maintain good working relationships with others; handle weights and loads.

NOTE: CABINET MAKING EXPERIENCE ALONE IS NOT QUALIFYING. EXPERIENCE MUST INCLUDE BOTH CARPENTRY AND CABINET MAKING.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT:

1. Valid driver's license (Type 3/automobile), prior to appointment.
2. Valid Forklift Certification, prior to completion of probation.

Any required licenses and certificates must be obtained by the time indicated above, and maintained throughout the course of employment in the position.


If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.
 
FINGERPRINTING REQUIREMENT: This position will be assigned to service the Joint Traffic Management Center (JTMC). Any employee with unescorted access to secured areas and equipment within the JTMC requires a fingerprint-based criminal history record check. Therefore, the selectee will be required to be fingerprinted as part of their employment suitability review. The Department of Human Resources will review fingerprint-based state and national criminal history record information from the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.