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CARPENTER

Salary

$28.15 - $41.52 Hourly

Location

Clark County - Las Vegas, NV

Job Type

PERMANENT

Job Number

30339

Department

Real Property Management

Opening Date

10/28/2025

Closing Date

11/11/2025 5:01 PM Pacific

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ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Department of Real Property Management is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Carpenter position. This position provides work direction to semi-skilled employees on various projects and work order requests; performs journey-level installation, repair, maintenance, and remodeling on carpentry projects and facilities at multiple County locations; and ensures that all carpentry features within County facilities are safe, functional, and properly maintained.

PLEASE NOTE: This position performs maintenance, repair, and construction at all facilities across Clark County which could include detention facilities, court facilities, family/youth/recreation facilities, rural locations, coroner’s office and morgue, and campus locations. This position could also be subject to shift work that includes nights, evenings, and weekends.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school AND six (6) years of skilled experience in the carpentry or cabinetry building trades. Successful completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a carpenter may be substituted for four (4) years of the required experience. Attendance at a recognized trade school is desirable.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Work extended shifts or be called back in emergency situations. Work with exposure to asbestos and other hazardous materials.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Class C Nevada Driver's License at time of appointment.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Participates in the design, layout and planning of office, public facility, shop, and other remodeling, repair or modification projects affecting County buildings and facilities; takes measurements; prepares working drawings and sketches; assists in preparing project specifications.

+ Drives County vehicles to work sites and transports materials and assistants as required.

+ Estimates materials, tools and equipment needed for work assignments; orders and picks up materials and supplies from outside vendors as appropriate; prepares cost estimates for job.

+ Performs skilled carpentry work, including the preparation of concrete forms, may place and finish concrete; frames platforms, walls, decks, booths and partitions; may install and tape sheetrock; installs finish material such as baseboards, trims and moldings.

+ Repairs and installs doors and door hardware; changes and keys locks; installs security hardware.

+ Constructs and modifies cabinets and office furnishings, including bookcases, tables, chairs, benches and specialized furniture.

+ Installs and maintains acrylic, Formica and other surfaces on counters and walls.

+ Installs and repairs roofing materials; patches and makes emergency repairs to existing roofing.

+ Installs and repairs ceiling panels, sound proofing, insulation and flooring materials associated with carpentry projects; performs necessary painting to complete work.

+ Assembles and installs movable wall panels in offices; orders channels and wall panels to meet departmental needs.

+ Maintains and services carpentry equipment and hand and power tools; keeps small inventory of frequently used supplies and hardware.

+ Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.

+ May direct the work of less skilled assistants on specific projects; ensures that proper safety precautions are followed.

+ May fabricate and modify gutters, ducts, down-spouts, drains, bins, shelving and other sheet metal work.

+ Maintains records of work performed and materials used.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical shop or related maintenance setting, including operating typical trade equipment, hand and power tools and standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle to various work sites; stamina to stand, walk and climb and to work in confined or awkward spaces for an extended period of time; strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with proper equipment; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

+ Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options

+ More Money in Your Pocket

+ 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement

+ No Social Security Deduction

+ No State Income Taxes

+ Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)

+ Medical (https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/risk\_management/employee\_and\_retiree\_health\_benefits.php#outer-2778) - Employer pays 90% of premium

+ Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)

+ 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost

+ Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health

+ Retiree insurance – eligible after 5 years of service

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Life Insurance – Employer Paid

+ AD&D – Employer Paid

+ Long Term Disability – Employer Paid

+ Generous Leave Accruals that include:

+ 13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday

+ Paid Vacation Leave

+ Paid Sick Leave

+ Holiday Leave

+ Other leave options

+ Catastrophic Leave

+ Parental Leave – Up to 90 days

+ Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include

+ Guardian – Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.

+ Trustmark – Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.

+ Sunlife Financial – Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance

+ TASC – Flexible Spending Account – FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available

+ Morgan Stanley – Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Onsite Fitness Center – $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

01

The following questions 1-5 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Please note that part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area).

Which best describes your level of education?

+ Some High School

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Trade School or Technical Degree

+ Some College (1-29 semester credits)

+ Some College (30-59 semester credits)

+ Some College (60-89 semester credits)

+ Some College (90-120+ semester credits)

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree or higher

+ None of the above

02

Have you successfully completed a recognized apprenticeship program as a carpenter?

+ Yes, I have you successfully completed a recognized apprenticeship program as a carpenter.

+ No, I have not successfully completed a recognized apprenticeship program as a carpenter.

03

If you indicated "Yes" in question 2, please list where you completed a recognized apprenticeship program as a carpenter. If this does not apply, type N/A.

04

Indicate your full-time professional experience in the carpentry or cabinetry building trades.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 4 years

+ 4 to 6 years

+ More than 6 years

05

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 4. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

06

Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?

+ Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license.

+ Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.

+ No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.

07

The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.

I understand that:

A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)

B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;

C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;

D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;

E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;

F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

+ I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

08

Indicate your full-time professional experience installing and servicing commercial doors, commercial door hardware and closures.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 4 years

+ 4 to 6 years

+ More than 6 years

09

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 8. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

10

Indicate your full-time professional experience with roofing repairs and the materials used for roofing repairs.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 4 years

+ 4 to 6 years

+ More than 6 years

11

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 10. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

12

Indicate your full-time professional experience working with concrete and concrete forms.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 4 years

+ 4 to 6 years

+ More than 6 years

13

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 12. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

14

Indicate your full-time professional experience in carpentry, in the building, installation, and finishing of cabinets, bookcases, and other specialized furniture.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 4 years

+ 4 to 6 years

+ More than 6 years

15

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 14. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

16

Indicate your full-time professional experience working with drywall and wall texture.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 4 years

+ 4 to 6 years

+ More than 6 years

17

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 16. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

Required Question

Employer

Clark County

Address

500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor PO Box 551791 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791

Phone

(702)455-4565

Website

http://www.clarkcountynv.gov

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