Carpenter II

Carpenter II

Salary

$19.90 Hourly

Location

6939 W. LOOP 1604 N., SAN ANTONIO, TX 78254, TX

Job Type

4A Full-Time

Job Number

2027-00058

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

10/07/2026

Closing Date

11/8/2026 11:59 PM Central

Grant Funded

No

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary

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

Work Location

Northwest Service Center - 6939 W Loop 1604 N, San Antonio, TX 78254

Work Hours

6:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares form settings and performs flat-work for sidewalks, driveways, foundations, curbs, retaining walls, and wheelchair ramps.

• Builds and repairs concrete structures in compliance with flat-work, foundation, and ADA standards.

• Installs and ties various types of steel for concrete structures.

• Excavates, prepares, and demolishes areas for concrete forms.

• Performs light concrete finishing.

• Interprets blueprints, drawings, and instructions and operates carpentry tools and equipment.

• Repairs foundation structures.

• Installs and repairs door locks, closures, and overhead doors.

• Builds office furniture, including desks, bookcases, and computer stands.

• Installs metal studs, doors, and frames.

• Repairs wooden and chain-link fences.

• Installs and repairs glass in windows, doors, and partitions.

• May require frequently lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds.

• May supervise semi-skilled staff in carpentry and City-property maintenance.

Job Requirements

• 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 Drivers License.

Preferred Qualifications

• General Knowledge of flat work & foundation.
• General knowledge of ADA Standard Specs for flat work construction.
• Some experience of light / construction finishing.
• Some experience of concrete demolition.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of carpentry terminology and materials used in the trade.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Skill in using carpentry tools and equipment.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, and specifications.
• Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Working conditions are inside and outside with frequent exposure to temperature variations, dust, dirt, noise, and toxic fumes and vapors.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04

Do you have the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance?

• Yes
• No

05

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

06

How many years of experience do you have in carpentry?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years +

07

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

08

How many years of experience do you have working with concrete base?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

09

How many years of experience do you have working with light construction finishing?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

10

How many years of experience do you have in concrete demolition?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

11

How many years of experience do you have with flat work & foundation?

• No experience
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

12

How many years of experience do you have in pouring, forming and tying steel?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

13

Please rate your level of knowledge with ADA standard specifications for flat work construction:

• Limited Experience
• Intermediate Experience
• Advanced Experience
• No Experience

14

Select any of the following you have experience working with:

• Repairing old concrete structures
• Directing the pouring of ready-mix concrete
• Reading and interpreting blue prints and sketches
• None of the above

15

Select any of the items below you have performed concrete work on:

• Roadways
• Driveways
• Sidewalks
• Curbs
• Inlets
• Floors
• Walls
• Retaining walls
• None of the above

16

Describe any experience you have in concrete construction maintenance and repair work to include reading and interpreting engineering plans for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and roadways.

17

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question

Employer City of San Antonio

Address Human Resources Department

San Antonio, Texas, 78205

Phone 210-207-8705

Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx