Carpenter II - Concrete Drainage Operations

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing skilled work in carpentry maintenance of City buildings, facilities, and street operations. May exercise functional supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location
6927 W Commerce (Southwest Service Center), San Antonio, Texas 78254

Work Hours
6:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., Tuesday - Friday

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares form settings for concrete flat work such as sidewalks, driveways, foundations, curbs, retaining walls and wheelchair ramps; excavates and preps for concrete forms; tie various types of steel for concrete structures; performs light concrete finishing.
• Builds repairs, and installs counters, cabinets, shelves, tables, benches, partitions, floors, doors, building framework, and trims.
• Installs and repairs door locks, door closures, and overhead doors.
• Builds office furniture such as desks, bookcases, and computer stands.
• Installs and replaces ceiling tile, floor tile, and drywall.
• Installs metal studs, metal doors, and frames.
• Repairs roof leaks.
• Repairs wooden and chain link fences.
• Installs and repairs glass in windows, doors, and partitions.
• Removes interior and exterior walls, doors, and windows, may require frequently lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Works from blueprints, drawings, or oral instructions and the necessity to operate carpentry tools and equipment.
• May supervise semi-skilled employees in carpentry and maintenance of City-owned buildings (depending on area of assignment).

• Formal or informal education or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• Three (3) years of experience in carpentry.
• Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building and laying out forms for concrete projects.
• Ability to read construction plans, blue prints, drawings, and carry out oral instructions.
• Experience leading a crew in concrete infrastructure repair.
• Experience estimating project costs.
• Experience, pouring, forming and tying steel.
• Experience in concrete pipe repairs, installing box culverts and/or working in drainage channels.

The City of San Antonio, Texas is the 7th largest city in the United States, with a corporate boundary of 486 square miles, serving a population of 1.4 million residents. We are committed to excellence in the delivery of services to San Antonio residents and visitors. Core Values of Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, and Professionalism are principles which define the culture of the 40 departments within our organization, which include Parks & Recreation, San Antonio International Airport, Development Services, Public Works, Convention Facilities, Building & Equipment Services, Libraries, and IT.