Weekend Carpentry Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $6,078.00 Monthly
Location : Rep & Mtnce Ops-Honolulu Unit
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time 12-month
Job Number: 2025-04268P
District / Complex Area: Classified / OFO / Facilities Maintenance
School / Office: Classified / Rep & Mtnce Ops-Honolulu Unit
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Max Number of Applicants: 35
Description
Salary Range:
Carpenter I, BC-09: $6,078.00 per month
Examples of Duties

1. Lays out, cuts, fits braces and reinforces and nails stringers, piers and flooring guard rails for highway bridges.
   
2. Removes and replaces flooring, ceilings, partitions or roofs destroyed by termites or wet or dry rot.
   
3. Lays out, fits and nails rafters, studs, frames, joints and underpinning posts of buildings.
   
4. Cuts, replaces and installs glass panes in doors and windows using glazier's points and putty or strips of molding and nails.
   
5. Lays out, cuts, assembles and installs window frames, door frames and louvers.
   
6. Installs or repairs hardware such as locks, door stops, hasps, hinges and door knobs.
   
7. Constructs wooden fences.
   
8. Reads blueprints, working drawings, sketches or specifications to determine the types and costs of materials needed and dimensions of articles or structures to be constructed or repaired.
9. Checks vertical and horizontal trueness of objects by using a plumb bob, square or level.
   
10. Selects specified types, kinds and sizes of lumber and other materials.
    
11. Lays out foundations with a transit, level and steel tape.
    
12. Cuts and assembles concrete forms for culverts, walls, curbings, sidewalks and piers for bridges.
    
13. Assembles and wires together reinforcing iron rods and wire mesh and pours concrete in forms.
    
14. Measures, cuts and fits timbers for stringers, fenders and braces for wharves, piers and other structures.
    
15. Removes, places and secures heavy timbers with metal bolts and braces.
16. Cuts wooden pilings with a pneumatic saw and constructs foundations for pouring underwater concrete pilings.
17. Cuts, fits and erects scaffolding to facilitate work at high levels or difficult to work in places.
18. Reroofs buildings with shingles, roofing paper or galvanized iron.
    
19. Operates wood-working machinery such as sanders, planers, joiners, handsaws, routers, mortises, wood lathes, drill presses and power saws.
    
20. Lays out, saws, fits, assembles, nails, screws, glues or dowels and finishes cabinets, filing cases, chairs, counters or desks.
21. Lays finished flooring, saws, fits and nails interior and exterior trim, such as moldings, baseboards, sills and fillers.
22. Inspects buildings to determine needed repairs and orders needed material.
    
23. Assigns and oversees the work of Carpenter Helpers and other semi-skilled or unskilled workers.
    
24. May lead the work of other journeyman Carpenters.
    
25. May perform work in other building trades when not utilized as a Carpenter.

Minimum Qualifications
Experience and Training: Four years of work experience in performing a variety of rough and finished carpentry work or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
Knowledge of: Practices and methods in the carpentry trade, including safety procedures; the tools, equipment and materials used in the carpentry trade.
Ability to: Use the hand and power tools common to the carpentry trade; read and interpret blueprints and sketches; recognize hazards typical of the work; estimate time and materials needed to complete a job; understand and follow oral and written instructions; perform heavy lifting, moving and other manual work typical of the class.
Lift and Carry Requirements:
Some positions require the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted, and lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds assisted by another person and/or use of equipment.
Driver's License Requirements:
Some positions require possession of a current, valid driver's license.
Supplemental Information
Salary: The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.
Requirements: Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.
Temporary Assignment: Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below:

1. A copy of the applicant's TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report;
   
2. A signed letter from the applicant's supervisor that includes the applicant's name, his/her TA job title, the TA start and end dates (from mm/yy to mm/yy), his/her specific TA duties performed, and either the TA hours worked per week or total TA hours worked; or,
   
3. Copies of the applicant's signed SF-10 Forms.

Documents: Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.
Information about Temporary Positions: Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.
Equal Opportunity
The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
Payday
New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.
12-month civil service and SSP employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits:

• Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
• Vacation: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.
• Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
• Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.
01
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Do you have four (4) years of experience in performing a variety of rough and finished carpentry work?

• Yes
• No

02
DESCRIPTION OF CARPENTRY DUTIES:
If you answered "YES" to the question above, list all employment periods that you would like considered for the Carpenter I position.
For EACH employer/position, include,
(a) the name of your employer, your official job title, the primary function of your position, the starting and ending dates (month and year), the average hours worked per week;
(b) a detailed, but concise description of your major duties and responsibilities in rough carpentry;
(c) a detailed, but concise description of your major duties and responsibilities in finished carpentry; and,
(d) the name, official job title and skill level of your immediate supervisor.
Note: If your description is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description. Treat each change in employer or position separately.
03
DESCRIPTION OF CARPENTRY DUTIES: (cont.)
For EACH EMPLOYER you listed above,
(a) Describe the carpentry duties you performed including the major tools, equipment, and materials you used;
(b) briefly describe/provide examples of the specific tasks you performed AND include the average number of hours spent per week for each trade;and,
(c) describe your official supervisory duties, if any. Include your official job title, the dates (from/to, month/year) and average number of hours per week in that capacity, AND the number and position titles under your supervision.
Note: DO NOT include time spent performing other trades. If your description is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description. Treat each change in employer or position separately.
04
DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT:Do you possess a current, valid driver's license?NOTE: To receive credit, you must submit a clear copy of your driver's license. A conditional/instructional permit to drive is not acceptable.

• Yes
• No

05
ABILITY TO LIFT AND CARRY:
Some positions require the ability to lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted, and lift/carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds assisted by another person and/or use of equipment.
Are you able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted, and lift/carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds assisted?

• YES
• NO

06
TRAINING IN CARPENTRY:
Did you complete any training in carpentry from an accredited institution or college?