Carpenter (People and Internal Operations)

Minimum Qualifications

Eighth grade. Two years of skilled carpentry experience are required. Must possess a Driver license and own hand tools.

Recruitment Notes

The Carpenter performs skilled work at the journeyman level in the construction, maintenance and repair of wooden articles, equipment and structures.

Employees in this class are responsible for performing skilled carpentry work in the construction, remodeling, alteration and maintenance of buildings, floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, screens, wood fixtures and furniture.

Work involves skilled hand and bench carpentry duties including the operation of power-driven wood-working machinery.

Benefits:

Miami-Dade County provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance. Employees may choose to enroll in optional 457 pre-tax savings plans and optional Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Leave benefits include 13 paid holidays, one birthday holiday, and three floating holidays, in addition to accrued vacation and sick leave.

Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the Florida Retirement System (FRS), which requires a 3% pre-tax employee contribution. Please note that specific benefit options and eligibility requirements may be governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements and the official date of hire.

Employment:

Applicants selected for employment must successfully pass a background screening, which includes, but is not limited to, fingerprinting, employment verification, and credential reviews.

Miami-Dade County is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all applicants and employees are protected from discrimination in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.