Job Title: Carpenter
Department: Maintenance
Reports to: Manager - Maintenance
Updated: April 2023
This document is intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time without notice.
About the State Fair of Texas
Since its inception in 1886, the State Fair of Texas has celebrated all things Texan by promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment. The State Fair of Texas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with proceeds helping to preserve and improve our home, Fair Park; underwrite museums, community initiatives, and scholarship programs to support students throughout the Lone Star State pursuing higher education; and help improve State Fair operations.
SUMMARY
Ensure all carpentry operations are completed in compliance with all applicable safety codes and SFT standards and regulations; maintain and repair all construction equipment including SFT buildings and grounds.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions:
- Assist Carpenter Shop with General Woodworking which includes sanding, sawing, hammers, and framing and painting including, but not limited to rides, shows, tents, stables, stands, and any daily construction needs of the SFT grounds.
- Support construction of premises and buildings for the maintenance of existing Maintenance Repairs.
- Under the direction of the Master Carpenter, install new Construction operations for SFT exhibits including all booths, stages, exhibits, and tents.
- Maintain construction on grounds.
- Assist with the dismantling of construction services after fair.
EXPERIENCE and TRAINING GUIDELINES
Any combination of experience that would likely provide the required knowledge is qualifying:
QUALIFICATIONS
- Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of the Carpenter Shop.
- Carpentry codes and standards, basic understanding of building requirements, and other applicable systems.
- Building construction techniques and processes. Ability to use basic tools such as tape measure, drill ect.
- Industry standards and specifications for public service construction projects.
- Accepted safety standards and methods of construction activities.
- Basic mathematics as applied to construction/inspection work.
- Pertinent Federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations affecting health and safety.
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
- High School Diploma or higher level of education.
- Previous work experience as an electrician.
- Oral and written communication.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate Texas driver's license.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED and EXERCISED
- Reports to Manager - Maintenance
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for
