MASON/SENIOR CARPENTER

 MASON
 
 DEFINITION

 Under direction, performs all general masonry work involved in the
 maintenance and construction of block, stone, and brick structures;
 constructs and repairs concrete structures; works with various machine
 and hand tools common to the masonry trade; may prepare or work from
 sketches, plans, and specifications in accord with the building code
 or accepted trade practices; takes the lead over and gives suitable
 assignments to those assigned as helpers; does other related duties.

 NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for
 illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may
 not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely,
 all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Constructs block, stone, and brick walls, manholes, chimneys, columns,
 partitions, and other structures by establishing grade, setting lines,
 constructing forms, determining and mixing or supervising the mixing
 of cement or mortar, pouring footings or foundation, and laying block,
 stone, and brick.

 Erects or supervises the erection of scaffolding and ramps and
 finishing of joints.

 Builds or lays concrete structures such as sidewalks, porches, stairs,
 and floors by laying out and setting forms, establishing pitch,
 preparing base, mixing concrete, pouring, and finishing the surface.

 Points brickwork or stone structures; patches plaster or stucco walls
 and ceilings, and repairs cracked or broken concrete structures.

 Uses trowels, joiners, edgers, chisels, levels, plumb bobs, vibrators,
 and concrete mixers.

 Mixes cement mortar, lime, and lime mortar.

 Slakes lime and tempers mortar.

 May prepare or work from sketches, plans, and specifications in accord
 with the building code or approved trade practices.

 Makes time and materials estimates.

 Inspects work in progress and completed work.

 Gives suitable assignments to helpers.

 Keeps needed records. Will be required to learn to utilize various
 types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems
 used by the agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

 EXPERIENCE:

 Three (3) years of experience in masonry work involving a variety
 of tasks in brick, stone, and brickwork, plastering, and general
 concrete work.

 LICENSE:

 Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid
 in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
 mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

 NOTE: The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the required motor 
 vehicle license, commensurate with the class and type of vehicles they 
 operate, rests with the Appointing Authority.
 
 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of problems involved in masonry work.

 Knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods, practices,
 occupational hazards, and safety precautions.

 Knowledge of keeping necessary records.

 Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written
 directions.

 Ability to take needed safety precautions in performing the work.

 Ability to obtain, store, safeguard, distribute, and properly use
 needed equipment, materials, and supplies.

 Ability to give suitable assignments and to establish and maintain
 needed records and files.

 Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
 recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or
 related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English
 sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign
 Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of
 communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as
 they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable
 accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation
 cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
 such persons may not be eligible.

 CODES: LG - 02420               DJ                  9/30/94

 This job specification is for local government use only.

  SENIOR CARPENTER

 DEFINITION

 Under direction, performs general carpentry work involved in the
 layout, construction, maintenance, and erection of wooden structures
 and structures made from materials used the same as wood; works with
 various machines and hand tools common to the carpentry trade; may
 prepare or work from sketches, plans, and specifications in accord
 with the building code or accepted trade practices; takes the lead
 over and gives assignments to at least one other carpenter and/or
 provides technical advice/assistance to journey level carpenters
 engaged in performance of a variety of carpentry tasks; does other
 related duties.

 NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform
 all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties
 performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Takes the lead over one or more carpenters in installing, repairing,
 and/or making window frames/sashes, screens, trim, doors, flooring,
 siding and sheeting, stairs, railings, porches, cabinets, and simple
 furniture.

 Makes use in construction tasks of any appropriate wood joints such as
 dovetail, miter, and mortise and tenon.

 Uses common building construction nomenclature in performing duties
 and giving instructions.

 Uses such items as headers, joists, lolly columns, beams, and sills.

 Makes time and materials estimates.

 Inspects work in progress and completed work.

 Gives assignments to other carpenters.

 Keeps records.

 Inspects, analyzes, and offers advice on carpentry work to be done.

 Gives advice to journey level carpenters regarding their work.

 Estimates amounts of materials/equipment needed for various types of
 carpentry construction and maintenance work.

 Inspects, analyzes, and offers advice on work involved in repairing,
 installing, and/or making windows, frames and sashes, screens, doors,
 interior/exterior trim, flooring, siding and sheeting, stairs,
 railings, porches, roofing and the like.

 Repairs, manufactures, and installs cabinets, clothes racks,
 wardrobes, furniture, and signs. Installs cribbing and forms for
 concrete.

 Erects scaffolds and operates a variety of woodworking machines.

 Prepares reports.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency,
 office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

 EXPERIENCE:

 Three and one-half (3 2) years of experience in carpentry work
 involving a variety of layout, construction, maintenance, and erection
 tasks.

 LICENSE:

 Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid
 in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
 mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

 LICENSE

 Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License 
 (CDL)  and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle 
 being operated.

 NOTE: The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the required motor 
 vehicle license, commensurate with the class and type of vehicles they 
 operate, rests with the Appointing Authority.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of problems involved in performing carpentry work.

 Knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods, practices,
 occupational hazards, and safety precautions involved in performing
 carpentry work.

 Ability to analyze carpentry problems.

 Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written
 directions.

 Ability to take needed safety precautions in performing the work.

 Ability to obtain, store, safeguard, distribute, and properly use
 equipment, materials, and supplies.

 Ability to give instructions and advice to other carpenters.

 Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording
 and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English
 sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign
 Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of
 communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as
 they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable
 accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation
 cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
 such persons may not be eligible.

 CODES: LG - 05009               DJ                  9/30/94

 This job specification is for local government use only.

 TITLE CODE FOR DUAL TITLE: - 02422            MCK   3/17/07

 This job specification is for local government use only.