Charlotteairport
Carpenter Senior - 1st Shift
Charlotteairport, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Date Opened: Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00 AM## ## Close Date: Thursday, January 08, 2026 12:00 AM## ## Department: Aviation Department## ## Function Construction## ## Salary: $25.04 - $31.30 Commensurate with Experience# **Welcome to the City of Charlotte**Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.Our guiding principles include:* Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce* Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development* Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services* Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems* Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions**SUMMARY**Works as a senior carpenter at Charlotte Douglas International Airport primarily performing high level work preparing and performing, cabinet making, trim carpentry, concrete work, and building construction work. Perform other general maintenance work incidental to above duties, or necessary to keep buildings in working order, including basic HVAC, plumbing and electrical.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES** ·
Performs all aspects of construction work such as carpentry, cabinet making, metal stud framing, ceiling and acoustical tile installation, sheet rock installation and finishing and door/door jamb installations.·
Compiles lists of equipment, tools and supplies needed.
Calculates cost estimates, obtains materials.·
Provides direction and training to other employees.·
Operates cars, vans, bucket trucks and related vehicles.·
Repairs and maintains building systems, such as plumbing and electrical equipment, as needed, to keep systems in working order.·
Perform repairs to carpet, security doors and gates, passenger seating and overall appearance to the traveling public.·
Inspect and repair building envelope such as, roofs, windows, doors, and gutters.·
Inspects assigned airport construction projects. Coordinates work with contracted construction inspectors and tenants.·
Subject to emergency call back for equipment repairs and inclement weather.**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES** ·
None**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS****Required Education and Experience*** High School diploma (or GED equivalent)* Three years of related experience* Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.**Required Licenses or Certifications**·
None**COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:****Knowledge of:*** Thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures, safety practices and tools required to perform carpentry and related construction work.**Skill in:*** Mastery of skills to use tools to perform carpentry and related construction work.* Skills to read and write sufficiently to complete related paperwork, and read schematic designs and blueprints.* Skills to calculate cost estimates and measure items.·
Skills to calculate cost estimates and measure items.**Ability to:**·
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, tenants and the public, and represent the airport in a professional and positive manner.·
Ability to provide direction and train other employees.·
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.* Complete computer based Work Orders and notes **WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS***The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.*·
Spends about 70% of the time standing, bending, reaching, walking and driving. The rest of the time includes a combination of sitting, twisting, keeling, squatting, crawling, lifting, shoveling and carrying. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs. About 5% of time can lift, pull or carry up to 100 lbs a short distance, with another person.·
Works inside and outside. May include exposure to machinery, dust, chemicals, fumes, solvents, moving objects/vehicles, scaffolding, ladders, vibrating tools, excessive noise, large crowds and slippery or uneven surfaces. Uses a variety of electrical and hand tools. **ADA and Other Requirements**Positions in this class typically require grasping, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.**Physical Requirements:*** Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, climbing, or walking extended periods of time* Moderate to Heavy lifting and carrying; regular crouching, stooping, squatting, crawling, reaching, pushing, and pulling when performing tasks* Adequate vision, hearing, and speech required**Sensory Requirements:*** Concentrated and attentive use of one or more senses (touch, visual, audio, and other sensory modalities) for mechanical work* Ability to operate in an environment with frequent interruptions from people and or noises, which in return could result in some level of stress, fatigue, or strain* Comprehensive of written information in work related documents* Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:**This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right tomodify, add or remove duties and assign other duties at any time.
This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills #J-18808-Ljbffr
Performs all aspects of construction work such as carpentry, cabinet making, metal stud framing, ceiling and acoustical tile installation, sheet rock installation and finishing and door/door jamb installations.·
Compiles lists of equipment, tools and supplies needed.
Calculates cost estimates, obtains materials.·
Provides direction and training to other employees.·
Operates cars, vans, bucket trucks and related vehicles.·
Repairs and maintains building systems, such as plumbing and electrical equipment, as needed, to keep systems in working order.·
Perform repairs to carpet, security doors and gates, passenger seating and overall appearance to the traveling public.·
Inspect and repair building envelope such as, roofs, windows, doors, and gutters.·
Inspects assigned airport construction projects. Coordinates work with contracted construction inspectors and tenants.·
Subject to emergency call back for equipment repairs and inclement weather.**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES** ·
None**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS****Required Education and Experience*** High School diploma (or GED equivalent)* Three years of related experience* Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.**Required Licenses or Certifications**·
None**COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:****Knowledge of:*** Thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures, safety practices and tools required to perform carpentry and related construction work.**Skill in:*** Mastery of skills to use tools to perform carpentry and related construction work.* Skills to read and write sufficiently to complete related paperwork, and read schematic designs and blueprints.* Skills to calculate cost estimates and measure items.·
Skills to calculate cost estimates and measure items.**Ability to:**·
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, tenants and the public, and represent the airport in a professional and positive manner.·
Ability to provide direction and train other employees.·
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.* Complete computer based Work Orders and notes **WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS***The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.*·
Spends about 70% of the time standing, bending, reaching, walking and driving. The rest of the time includes a combination of sitting, twisting, keeling, squatting, crawling, lifting, shoveling and carrying. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs. About 5% of time can lift, pull or carry up to 100 lbs a short distance, with another person.·
Works inside and outside. May include exposure to machinery, dust, chemicals, fumes, solvents, moving objects/vehicles, scaffolding, ladders, vibrating tools, excessive noise, large crowds and slippery or uneven surfaces. Uses a variety of electrical and hand tools. **ADA and Other Requirements**Positions in this class typically require grasping, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.**Physical Requirements:*** Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, climbing, or walking extended periods of time* Moderate to Heavy lifting and carrying; regular crouching, stooping, squatting, crawling, reaching, pushing, and pulling when performing tasks* Adequate vision, hearing, and speech required**Sensory Requirements:*** Concentrated and attentive use of one or more senses (touch, visual, audio, and other sensory modalities) for mechanical work* Ability to operate in an environment with frequent interruptions from people and or noises, which in return could result in some level of stress, fatigue, or strain* Comprehensive of written information in work related documents* Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:**This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right tomodify, add or remove duties and assign other duties at any time.
This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills #J-18808-Ljbffr