Position Description

The Carpenter is a full-time Civil Service position in the Metro Parks and Recreation department. The primary duties of this position consist of performing skilled carpentry work building, maintaining, altering, and repairing buildings, furniture, and other related items

This position may be required to work after hours and/or weekends. May be required to work after weather related events to repair damage to facilities, structures or bridges that are essential for Metro Parks operational needs.

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Metro’s Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of facilities and programs throughout Davidson County. Currently, the department oversees nearly 16,000 acres of open space, including 184 parks and 107 miles of greenway. Metro Parks offers after school programs for children, activities for seniors (55+), cultural arts classes, dog parks, fitness classes, nature programs, sports leagues, ice hockey, art galleries, and much more. It is the mission of Metro Parks and Recreation to sustainably and equitably provide everyone in Davidson County with an inviting network of parks and greenways that offer health, wellness and quality of life through recreation, conservation and community. This fast-paced, diverse, and multi-faceted environment might be just the place for you!

Typical Duties

Performs skilled work on wooden and related structures.
Replaces and repairs doors, frames, and locks.
Installs window and door glass.
Builds and repairs furniture, cabinets, and signage.
Repairs and replaces various roof and roof components.
Repairs and replaces floors, walls, and decking.
Installs tile.
Constructs sub-floors, rafters, and wall frames for new and existing structures.
Installs insulation and wall coverings.
Reads and interprets blueprints and specifications.
Operates Metro Vehicles required to complete the assigned task.
Draws rough sketches of projects as needed.
All other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Eighth grade education and one (1) year of general carpentry experience.

No substitution

LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid Driver License

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of current Building Codes and ADA requirements
Experience performing skilled work on wood and related structures
Experience repairing and/or replacing doors, frames, and locks
Experience repairing and/or replacing roofs, floors, and walls
Experience reading and interpreting blueprints
Experience constructing sub-floors, rafters, and wall frames for new and existing structures
Experience operating machinery such as table saw, radial arm saw, drill press, planer, jointer, and router

We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
1 Sick Day per month
12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

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