The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) invites applications for the position of Carpenter. A Carpenter performs skilled journey-level rough and finish carpentry work in the construction, maintenance, alteration, and repair of building components and structures made of wood and other building materials at a college.
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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Hourly Salary: $48.68
Health Benefits: District-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employee and dependents. A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided free of charge for each employee. A Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with $1,500 contributed by LACCD annually.
Paid Time Off: 12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days of illness leave per year, at least 16 paid holidays per year, and accrued vacation time from 10-24 days per year depending on the position. Other paid time off options are also available.
Retirement: Employees become members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) pension. Employees are also covered by Social Security.
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TYPICAL DUTIES
Constructs, maintains, alters, and repairs building components and structures such as floors, ceilings, roofs, stairways, moldings, furniture, doors, window frames, shelves, partitions, and related building components made of wood and other building materials.
Builds and sets forms for concrete construction.
Measures, saws, and erects sheathing for walls and roofs.
Covers sheathing with building paper and applies sidings.
Saws, fits, and erects exterior and interior trim.
Installs locks and other building hardware.
Assembles and works from scaffolds.
Reviews construction, remodeling, and repair project plans, blueprints, and specifications to understand scope of projects, complete assigned work orders, and recommend potential changes to supervisor.
Attends to trouble calls for emergency repairs to building components and structures made of wood and other building materials.
Safely operates hand and power tools and equipment used in the carpentry trade.
Maintains carpentry hand and power tools and equipment to ensure their safe and efficient operation.
Maintains shop area and supplies in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
May assist in estimating job costs, preparing material lists, and job records, and maintaining an inventory of supplies and tools for assigned area/projects.
May inspect facilities for maintenance and safety problems related to carpentry materials.
May assist in inspecting carpentry work performed by outside contractors.
May assist in developing job specifications, diagrams, and blueprints related to carpentry work.
May provide work direction to lower-level staff assigned to the carpentry unit.
Performs related duties as assigned.
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VACANCIES
A vacancy currently exists at West Los Angeles College, 9000 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA, 90230. The hiring list established by this examination will also be used to fill future vacancies as they occur during the life of the list.
Our Colleges include: Los Angeles City College; East Los Angeles College; Los Angeles Harbor College; Los Angeles Mission College; Los Angeles Pierce College; Los Angeles Southwest College; Los Angeles Trade-Technical College; Los Angeles Valley College; West Los Angeles College
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Experience:
A. Successful completion of a two-year program in carpentry from a recognized college or university AND three years of full-time, paid experience in carpentry work under the supervision of a journeyman or crafts supervisor. One year of the required experience must have been at the journey-level.
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B. Graduation from high school or its equivalent AND completion of a recognized apprentice training program of at least four years’ duration in the carpentry trade AND one year of full-time, paid, journey-level experience in the carpentry trade.
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C. Graduation from high school or its equivalent AND five years of full-time, paid experience in carpentry work under the supervision of a journeyman or crafts supervisor. One year of the required experience must have been at the journey-level.
Special:
A valid Class “C” California driver's license may be required for some positions.
Travel to locations throughout the District may be required for some positions.
Physical Requirement:
Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Special Note:
Prior to employment, all successful candidates will be required to pass an asbestos medical examination in compliance with the General Industry Safety Orders, Section 5208, Title 8 of the California Administrative Codes.
For a complete job description including the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities associated with the position please visit our website.
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HOW TO APPLY
Completed applications must be submitted through our online employment system – https://www.jobapscloud.com /LACCD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=24&R2=3433&R3=001. Please see our job board for the filing deadline.
For a listing of other job opportunities with the Los Angeles Community College District refer to our Web Page at https://jobapscloud.com /laccd/jobboard.asp.
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SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process may consist of one or more exam parts which may include a training and experience evaluation, written test, performance test and/or oral interview.
Selection and promotion are based on a competitive examination process. Candidates who pass all exam parts are placed on an eligibility (hiring) list based on their overall exam score. In accordance with legal requirements, hiring departments may make job offers to candidates in the top three ranks of the eligibility list.
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ACCOMMODATION
Our class specification generally describes the duties, responsibilities, and requirements characteristic of the position(s) within this job class. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a particular position within this class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Los Angeles Community College District provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with covered disabilities on a case-by-case basis throughout the application, examination, and hiring processes and throughout employment. If an individual is in doubt about their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of a position or possession of any other requirement noted in a class specification or job announcement, they should always apply for a position and request reasonable accommodation at the appropriate time.
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CONTACT US
Personnel Commission: classjobs @ laccd.edu
Phone: (213) 891-2129
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM
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DISTRICT INFORMATION
The Los Angeles Community College District is the largest community college district in the nation offering educational opportunities to students in more than 40 cities covering an area of 882 square miles serving approximately 9.8 million residents. The LACCD is composed of nine comprehensive colleges and a District Office, which together employ approximately 2,200 classified (non-teaching) employees in 315 job classifications.
