Carpenter Sr. - TCCC Marketable Skills

Carpenter Sr. - TCCC Marketable Skills

Salary

$55,577.60 - $68,099.20 Annually

Location

Austin, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

26-10783

Department

Sheriff

Opening Date

07/22/2026

Closing Date

8/23/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Job Summary

Are you passionate about skilled carpentry projects and also experienced with plumbing, welding, and electrical work? If you answered yes, then you need to apply for Travis County Sheriff's Office Carpenter Sr. - TCCC Marketable Skills position. Travis County offers a premier Total Rewards package that includes a highly rated retirement plan, vacation and sick leave, 12 company holidays, personal holidays, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, and vision, and a free employee health care clinic.

The Carpenter Sr. - TCCC Marketable Skills position leads the work of skilled carpenters. Performs carpenter duties, the repair, maintenance, inspection and installation of systems, and includes electrical, plumbing and HVAC projects.

Provides direct housing services, including provision of on-site labor. Installs weatherization materials and performs home repair activities including carpentry, plumbing and electrical repairs. Performs all work in accordance with adopted building codes and using appropriate safety procedures.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the third in a series of three carpenter-related job classifications within the Skilled Trades job family. This classification is distinguished by the additional experience and the ability to perform skilled carpentry work, and by lead duties and responsibilities. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads the work of highly skilled carpenter crew and volunteer laborers on the job site involved in replacing windows, doors, roofing, minor electrical work, insulating attics, carpentry repairs, plumbing and other highly skilled maintenance work.
• Performs highly skilled carpentry and weatherization functions. Assists in conducting the final job inspection.
• Supervises, works with, and around inmates to include supervision of inmates on weekends.
• Provides on-the-job training for crew members, inmates and volunteers.
• Assigns and reviews work and trains personnel
• Estimates materials needed for particular jobs and coordinates material requirements with the Carpenter involved in purchasing materials.
• Compiles reports of completed projects.
• Provides instruction on and monitors safe operations of equipment.
• Refers clients to other agencies for services not covered by the County.
• Monitors materials and tools inventory in the shop and on the job site.
• Maintains vehicles, and reports needed repairs to assure safe and reliable operations.
• Performs duties with little to no supervision.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or G.E.D. AND five (5) years of skilled carpentry experience, including three (3) years increasingly responsible experience under the direction of a highly skilled carpenter performing duties equivalent to the craftsman experience in multiple trades (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, electrical) and experience in energy conservation techniques, including one (1) year of lead level experience;

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

Valid Texas Drivers License.

Must attain a Jailer's License from TCOLE within 1 year of initial employment with TCSO. TCSO will provide training for licensure.

Applicants are required to attach a resume with the online application.

Preferred:

Three (3) to five (5) years of correctional or institutional experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Carpenter codes, related terminology, practices and procedures.
• Carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, energy conservation and subcontracting.
• Standard carpentry maintenance and repair methods, materials, tools and equipment.
• Residential construction and remodeling, including carpentry, heating, A/C and ductwork, basic electrical and plumbing.
• Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations, guidelines and applicable carpentry standards and procedures.
• Management and supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
• Budget preparation and office management.
• Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages.
• Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.

Skill in:

• Operating and using standard carpentry, plumbing, electrical work tools and equipment.
• Installing and maintaining senior carpenter work.
• Reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints.
• Proper and applicable safety practices, procedures and regulations.
• Supervising others, including team building.
• Explaining complicated problems in simple non-technical language.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Train, lead, supervise and motivate employees.
• Write specifications for plumbing, electrical and roofing repair work.
• Interpret policy and procedures to employees and the public.
• Plan, assign, supervise and review the work of subordinates.
• Reason and make judgments and decisions.
• Understand and precisely follow both verbal and written instructions and communicate in a concise and effective manner.
• Work efficiently, both independently and as part of a team.
• Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
• Perform in a stressful environment while maintaining a professional manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, other County employees and officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.
• Work in a corrections environment.

Work Environment & Other Information

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, occasional heavy lifting with assistance, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, client/customer contact, squatting, occasional crawling, and working in cramped or confined spaces or areas for extended periods of time to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with hazardous waste, foul odors, animal and human fecal matter, insects and rodents, toxic or potential hazardous chemical or substances, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, and high voltage. Requires work indoors/outdoors in all types of weather (excessive heat and cold). Requires working at heights from ladders and scaffolds.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: Work hours vary between 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

This position requires that the successful candidate work every weekend and most holidays.

Location: Austin, TX

Department: Sheriff

Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required. TCOLE, Physical Exam, Drug Test, Alcohol Test, Psychological Exam

For updates or questions on this position, contact: Monica.Risaliti@traviscountytx.gov

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Benefits

Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.

FY2026 Travis County Benefit Guide

In this valuable Travis County Benefits Guide you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.

Credit Union

Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.

Deferred Compensation

Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.

Direct Deposit

Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.

Employee Assistance Program

Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.

Employee Organizations

Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.

Employee Health & Wellness Clinic

Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.

Holidays

An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.

Insurance

Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.

The following benefits are employee paid:

• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental Life, AD&D
• Dependent Life
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Long Term Care

New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.

Longevity

Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.

On the regular payday on or after the employees fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.

Parking

A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.

Personal Holidays

Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:

January - March

3 personal holidays

April - June

2 personal holidays

July - September

1 personal holiday

October - December

None

New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.

Retirement

Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.

Sick Leave

Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.

Parental Leave

Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.

Tuition Refund

Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.

Vacation

Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:

0 to 5 years

4.0 hours per pay period

6 to 10 years

4.5 hours per pay period

11 to 15 years

5.0 hours per pay period

16 to 20 years

5.5 hours per pay period

21 plus years

6.0 hours per pay period

Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.

Workers Compensation

The county provides all employees workers compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.

01

How many years of experience in skilled carpentry do you possess?

• None
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 5 years
• 6 or more years

02

How many years of experience do you have in operating the following equipment: push mowers, weed eaters, and chain saws?

• None
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 5 years
• 6 or more years

03

Are you bilingual in English/Spanish?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you fluent in American Sign Language?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you able to work a flexible schedule?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you available to work weekends and holidays?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you understand that this position has direct contact with inmates?

• Yes
• No

08

A detailed resume is required for the application to be considered. Have you submitted your resume with the online application?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Travis County

Address 700 Lavaca Street

Austin, Texas, 78701

Website https://www.traviscountytx.gov/human-resources/jobs