Become a Carpenter II

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This series describes carpenter classifications utilized by various State agencies. Positions in these classes conduct or supervise the erection, maintenance and repair of various buildings and structures; the drawing of working sketches and preparation of cost estimates; the maintenance of tools, materials and equipment in good repair; and the preparation of simple reports.

Carpenter II

This is a working lead worker level. In addition to the duties of the Carpenter I, incumbents at this level may prepare lists of materials and supplies; estimate job costs; lay out a job; and direct the work of three or more craftspeople or helpers, exercising only limited supervisory responsibility.

This classification is eligible for the following pay:

$5,007 - $6,589 Base Salary (paid every month)

In addition to the above pay items, employees are eligible for medical benefits (health, dental, vision) and may be eligible for other pay differentials.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHRExternal Link website and the CalPERSExternal Link website. 

Minimum Qualifications

Either I
One year of varied experience as a journey level carpenter.

And
Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in carpentry.

Or II
Five years of varied carpentry experience. An Associate of Arts or Certificate of Arts Degree in Carpentry from an accredited community college may be substituted for two years of the required experience. (Students who are within six months of completing their degree will be admitted to the examination but they must present evidence of completion prior to appointment.).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge: 
Principles, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in carpentry; Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety applicable to carpentry; building codes. 

Skills in: 
Both rough and finish carpentry and the use of hand and power carpentry tools.

Ability to: 
Read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; read blueprints and work from, and interpret, plans and specifications; recognize lumber grades and types; keep records and make simple reports; prepare rough sketches of carpentry work; and make estimates of material and labor. Follow oral and written instructions; instruct and lead unskilled assistants. Instruct, direct and coordinate the work of a small crew, follow oral and written directions.

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