DC Public Library seeks Carpenter - $57k to $75k

The carpenter works under the supervision of the Facilities Manager of the Building and Grounds Department,. The incumbent performs work involved in constructing, altering, maintaining, and repairing buildings, structures, partitions, panels, tool cabinets, bookcases, work benches, and other items using wood, wood substitutes, and composite building materials.  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs work in wood shops and at job sites constructing, installing, repairing, and modifying wood and wood substitute structures and items requiring close to tolerance fit and structural soundness.   

• Constructs and repairs a wide variety of structural items such as building frames, rafters, concrete forms, walls, staircases, door and window frames, interior and exterior trim, and miscellaneous items such as workbenches, counter tops, bookcases, equipment cabinets, computer consoles, and items requiring limited decorative trim and molding.   

• Sets up and operates a wide variety of wood working machines and tools.   

• Assembles items with a variety of joining techniques such as miters, rabbets, dados, biscuit, and mortise and tenon, and uses glues and adhesives to secure wood pieces, veneers, and counter tops.   

• Uses wood, metal, and various composite materials when installing or replacing interior partitions, flooring, panels, suspended ceilings, counter tops, and moldings.   

• Performs routine maintenance on equipment by lubricating machines, changing and sharpening saw blades, and by adjusting drive belt tensions.  Mills heavy lumber, cuts bevels, rabbets, chamfers, grooves, and compound miter joints, and applies plastic laminates to wood and other surfaces on counter tops, cabinets, desk tops, and tables. 

• Performs other related duties as assigned.