Date Opened: Monday, September 08, 2025 12:00 AM

Close Date: Monday, September 29, 2025 12:00 AM

Department: Aviation Department

Function Construction

Salary: $25.04 - $31.30 Commensurate with Experience

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• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce

• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development

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• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

Works as a senior carpenter sign fabricator at Charlotte Douglas International Airport primarily performing complex graphic work in the design, layout, installation, fabrication and printing on various materials to be used in producing signage throughout airport complex. This will require basic up to advanced graphic design and illustration skills. Preforms high level work preparing and performing, cabinet making, trim carpentry, concrete work, and building construction work. Perform other general maintenance work incidental to above duties, or necessary to keep buildings in working order, including basic HVAC, plumbing and electrical.

Responsibilities:

Design signs within compliance using specialized software. Produce prints on laser, wide format inkjet and thermal printers. Plotters and screen-printing press. Produce signs using specialized printers and/or engraver. Prepare signs for installation. Install signs at appropriate locations (roads, building, etc.) Performs all aspects of construction work such as carpentry, cabinet making, metal stud framing, ceiling and acoustical tile installation, sheet rock installation and finishing and door/door jamb installations. Compiles lists of equipment, tools and supplies needed.  Calculates cost estimates, obtains materials. Provides direction and training to other employees. Operates cars, vans, bucket trucks and related vehicles. Repairs and maintains building systems, such as plumbing and electrical equipment, as needed, to keep systems in working order. Perform repairs to carpet, security doors and gates, passenger seating and overall appearance to the traveling public. Inspect and repair building envelope such as, roofs, windows, doors, and gutters. Inspects assigned airport construction projects. Coordinates work with contracted construction inspectors and tenants. Subject to emergency call back for equipment repairs and inclement weather.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school graduate/GED required with five years of experience or associates degree and three years’ experience in a relevant work/industry/military/job specific experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties. Working knowledge of other building trades and general building maintenance requirements desirable. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures, safety practices and tools required to perform sign fabrication general carpentry and related construction work.

• Mastery of skills to use tools to perform carpentry and related construction work.

• Skills to read and write sufficiently to complete related paperwork and read schematic designs and blueprints.

• Skills to calculate cost estimates and measure items.

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, tenants and the public, and represent the airport in a professional and positive manner.

• Ability to provide direction and train other employees.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Knowledge of other building systems, plumbing, electrical and HVAC.

Physical Requirements:

Spends about 70% of the time standing, bending, reaching, walking and driving.  The rest of the time includes a combination of sitting, twisting, keeling, squatting, crawling, lifting, shoveling and carrying.  Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs.  About 5% of time can lift, pull or carry up to 100 lbs a short distance, with another person.

Works inside and outside.