CARPENTER (NON-COMPETITIVE)
Salary
$77,310.68 Annually
Location
Centennial II, Human Resources Department, 805 Central Avenue, Suite 200, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, OH
Job Type
Full-time Classified
Job Number
25-999634 (NC)
Department
Water Works
Opening Date
07/10/2026
Closing Date
7/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
General Statement of Duties
This employee designs, fabricates, maintains, and repairs structures and equipment for City buildings. Employee works primarily with wood and similar materials, but will occasionally install acoustical ceilings and wall panels, replace doors, windows, screenings, and other related work. Installs and replaces locks, hinges, bolts, catches, door closers, and other building hardware. Operates shop machinery. Some assignments may involve shoring, timbering, and concrete form and finishing work. Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)
(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)
Knowledge of:
Design, maintenance, construction, repair, and replacement of building components.
Framing and Finish carpentry work.
Blueprints, sketches, finished drawings, and specifications.
Methods, materials, and tools used in the trade.
Skill to:
Operate hand-held power tools.
Operate lifts.
Perform welding tasks as appropriate.
Glaze windows.
Operate shop machines: table saw, planer, band saw, jointer, etc.
Operate assigned vehicle in performance of job duties.
Ability to:
Measure materials to be cut or layout jobs at job sites, using various measuring devices.
Design, maintain, construct, repair, and replace components of buildings.
Read and understand drawings.
Prepare clear and concise reports.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Work from heights in excess of 150 feet.
Prepare isometric drawings.
Establish work schedules for performance duties.
Keep work area clean and free of safety hazards.
Supervise the work of lower-level personnel.
Required Education and Experience
Each applicant must have completed an approved four-year carpenters apprenticeship program (documentation required) and have four years paid journeymans experience in commercial/ industrial construction maintenance. Must have the equivalent to completion of twelfth grade, supplemented by specialized training in carpentry.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must have a valid Drivers License.
May be required to use a respirator and pass a respirator fit test.
MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION
Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.
Working and Physical Conditions
Some positions may be required to work at heights in excess of 150 feet.
Some positions may be required to work at depths in excess of 90 feet.
Some positions may be required to work in confined spaces such as pipes and chambers.
Must be able to work outside year around.
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.
The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees to add additional value to the City of Cincinnatis workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.
The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.
Holidays
The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:
New Years Day
Martin Luther King Day
Presidents Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas
Health Insurance
The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.
Eligible dependents include:
Legal Spouse or Equal Partner
Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")
Step-child
Child for whom the employee or employees spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian
Basic Life Insurance
A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.
Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.
Flexible Benefits Plans
Healthcare Flex Spending Account
City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.
Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.
Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account
City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.
Healthy Lifestyles Program
City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.
Retirement Plan
The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnatis Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.
Deferred Compensation
As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.
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Do you have a valid drivers license?
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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)?
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Have you completed an approved four-year carpenters apprenticeship program (documentation required)
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How many years of experience do you have as a paid journeymen in commercial/ industrial construction maintenance?
Required Question
Employer City of Cincinnati
Address 805 Central Avenue Suite 200
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202
Phone 513-352-2400
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/cincinnati/default.cfm