Posting number: 27014E
Department: Parks
Division: PAR Facility Repair Sessions
Job classification: Carpenter
Posting type: Open
Categories: Building Maintenance, Facility Management, Trades, Parks and Recreation, Parks, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance, Construction Trades
The Carpenter is a full-time Civil Service position in the Metro Parks and Recreation department. The primary duties of this position consist of performing skilled carpentry work building, maintaining, altering, and repairing buildings, furniture, and other related items
This position may be required to work after hours and/or weekends. May be required to work after weather related events to repair damage to facilities, structures or bridges that are essential for Metro Parks operational needs.
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Metro’s Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of facilities and programs throughout Davidson County. Currently, the department oversees nearly 16,000 acres of open space, including 184 parks and 107 miles of greenway. Metro Parks offers after school programs for children, activities for seniors (55+), cultural arts classes, dog parks, fitness classes, nature programs, sports leagues, ice hockey, art galleries, and much more. It is the mission of Metro Parks and Recreation to sustainably and equitably provide everyone in Davidson County with an inviting network of parks and greenways that offer health, wellness and quality of life through recreation, conservation and community. This fast-paced, diverse, and multi-faceted environment might be just the place for you!
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Eighth grade education and one (1) year of general carpentry experience.
No substitution
LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid Driver License
Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.
Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.
Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.
