Carpenter #OC-5690-2759

Date Opened

Friday, June 26, 2026 2:00 PM

Close Date

Thursday, July 16, 2026 4:30 PM

Section

School Inspectors

Salary

$25.96-$33.09

Employment Type

Full-Time

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Introduction

OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR: CARPENTER

SALARY: $25.96 ~ $33.09/Hour (NOTE: NEW HIRES START AT THE BEGINNING OF RANGE)

FRINGE BENEFITS: Choose from two available health insurance plans (employee contributions vary) Prescription Drug Rider, Dental Plan, Group Life Insurance for Individual; Retirement Plan; paid Holidays; paid Vacation; paid Sick Leave; paid Personal Days.

IMPORTANT:

1. Veterans – Veteran’s points will be awarded in accordance with the Connecticut State Statute. Five (5) for non-disabled veterans, ten (10) for disabled veterans. Proper documentation must be submitted to the Personnel Director before the date of the examination.

2. Residents – Five (5) Residency points shall be added in accordance with the amendment to the Civil Service Ordinances dated March 18, 2011. Proper documentation and proof of residence must be submitted no later than the closing date for applications.

3. Appeal Process - an applicant may appeal notice of not meeting the minimum qualifications (Civil Service Rules and Regulations, Section 3741, Subsection B, Article 9) to the Civil Service Commission within seven (7) days of the date on such notice. Please notify the Civil Service Office of a change in address. Notification will be mailed to the address written on your application.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties:

EXAMPLES OF WORK

(Illustrative)

Builds and repairs cabinets; Builds forms for pouring concrete for steps, water fountains, porches, etc. Cleans, sharpens and repairs hand and bench tools; Constructs small buildings and additions; Incidentally does minor painting, masonry and related building trades work; Performs highly skilled carpentry tasks in accordance with standard trade practices; Keeps necessary records; Lays resilient flooring and Formica; Makes and repairs cabinets, desks, tables and other office furniture; Makes and repairs screens, window frames and replaces window glass and cords; Makes estimates of time, personnel and material required on assigned tasks; Operates woodworking machinery for milling and cutting lumber; Performs alterations, repairs and maintenance of structures and facilities; Performs skilled bench work, operating with such equipment as power saws, jointers, wood lathes, planers, boring, sanding and mortising machines; Repairs and lays floors, both wood and tile; Repairs doors and replaces or repairs all hardware; Repairs or builds playground and recreation equipment; May fabricate signs; Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply standard tools, materials, methods and practices of the carpentry trade; Knowledge of the common practices, tools, terminology and accident precautions of the trade; Ability to estimate time and materials needed; Ability to lay out work for self and others; Ability to operate common woodworking machinery; Ability to prepare estimates and keep shop records; Ability to rig and work scaffolds;

Ability to work from plans and specifications and to follow rough sketches and oral instructions; Interpersonal skills; Oral and written communication skills; Some ability to utilize computer software.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

High School Diploma or GED.

Four (4) years of experience in the carpentry trade area. Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled trade functions in the carpentry craft.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

Incumbents in this class may be required to possess a current Motor Vehicle Class D Operator License and have a good driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Working Conditions, Physical and Mental Requirements:

Employees appointed to positions in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class. A physical examination may be required. Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights; may be exposed to extreme weather conditions and to risk of injury from equipment. The City may require completion of an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles

Frequency: Place an “X” in each box that is appropriate to your job.

NEVER (N)	OCCASIONALLY (O)				FREQUENTLY (F)	CONSTANTLY (C)
0 % of Shift	1-33% of Shift				34-66% of Shift	67-100% of Shift
Working Conditions	N	O	F	C	Working Conditions	N	O	F	C
Physical Demands					Depth Perception		X
Standing		X			Color Distinction		X
Walking		X			Peripheral Vision		X
Sitting			X		Driving		X
Lifting		X			Physical Strength:
Carrying		X			Little Physical Effort (-10 lbs.)
Pushing		X			Light Work (-20 lbs.)			X
Pulling		X			Medium Work (20-50 lbs.)			X
Climbing		X			Heavy Work (50-100 lbs.)		X
Balancing		X			Very Heavy Work (100+ lbs.)		X
Stooping		X			Environmental Conditions
Kneeling		X			Cold (50 degrees F or less)		X
Crouching		X			Heat (90 degrees F or more)		X
Crawling		X			Temperature Changes		X
Reaching		X			Wetness		X
Handling		X			Humidity		X
Grasping		X			Extreme Noise or Vibration			X
Twisting		X			Exposure to Chemicals		X
Feeling			X		Exposure to Gases and Fumes		X
Talking			X		Exposure to Unpleasant Odors		X
Hearing				X	Exposure to bodily fluids		X
Repetitive Motion			X		Exposure to dampness		X
Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination			X		Confinement to Small or Restricting Area		X
Visual Acuity/Near			X		Mechanical Hazards			X
Visual Acuity/Far			X		Physical danger or abuse		X

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and duties performed by personnel so classified.

Waterbury Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the District when necessary.

SPECIAL NOTE

This position is covered under the Agreement between the City of Waterbury and the Waterbury City Employees Locala 353, Council 4, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Union (Blue Collar).

THE CITY OF WATERBURY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

E.O.E. M/F/D/V

EEOP Utilization Report is available at www.waterburyct.org