Gweru City Council

Carpenter X 4 (Fixed Term Contract)

Construction Jobs
Salary
Negotiable

Job Description

Carpenter X 4 (Fixed Term Contract)

DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING SERVICES
REPORTING TO: MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the above mentioned position which has become vacant in the Engineering Services Department.

Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Designing and installing wooden structures.
- Reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings and sketches.
- Repairing and renovating wooden structures.
- Measuring, cutting and joining materials made of wood and wood substitutes.
- Fitting and installing trim, doors, stairs and hardware.
- Measuring, marking and arranging materials.
- Erecting and dismantling scaffolding
- Ensuring the accuracy of work by checking completed projects.
- Any other duties assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
A successful candidate should have the following qualifications and experience
- Class 1 Carpentry and Joinery Journeyman Card.
- National Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery is an added advantage. Minimum 3 years' experience.
- A clean criminal record.

PERSONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of materials, methods and the tools involved in carpentry.
- Ability to understand directions and read blueprints.
- Ability to properly care for and use tools of the trade.
- Thorough understanding of carpentry principles and methods.
- Honest, reliable and responsible.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Ability to work in teams.

How to Apply

Please note that onsite interviews with the shortlisted candidates will be conducted.
Interested candidates should submit detailed CVs with certified copies of qualifications to the Office of The Chamber Secretary not later than Monday 13 December 2021.

CITY OF GWERU
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
CIVIC CENTRE GARDENS
CORNER ROBERT MUGABE WAY AND 8TH STREET
P.O. BOX 278
GWERU

V.D CHIKWEKWE ACTING
TOWN CLERK