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LEAD CARPENTER-CABINET MAKER (WS-10) [1 vacancy]

City and County of Honolulu
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Jul 2026
💰 $80,148/yr

About the role

Posting number: 008267

Department: Department of Facility Maintenance

Division: Public Building and Electrical Maintenance

Job classification: LEAD CARPENTER-CABINET MAKER

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building Maintenance, Facility Management, Trades, Construction Trades

Summary

Nameplate for the Department of Facility Maintenance featuring the department logo and department title on a decorative background
Do you have experience carpentering from scratch?
Apply to be a Lead Carpenter-Cabinet Maker today!

The Department of Facility Maintenance, Public Building and Electrical Maintenance Division is hiring for a Lead Carpenter-Cabinet Maker in Honolulu. Work hours are Monday to Friday from 6:50 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. Under the direct supervision of the Carpentry Supervisor, the position performs a variety of highly skilled journey level carpentry work involving the construction, renovation and modification of public facilities and the fabrication and installation of storage cabinets, counters, shelving, tables, doors and other accessory items such as key cabinets, drapery, valances, chalkboards, bulletin boards etc., which require the knowledge and use of high level cabinet-making skills. The position also performs numerous skilled journey level carpentry work in the repair and maintenance of wide variety of public buildings, related structures and appurtenances under the jurisdiction of the Department of Facility Maintenance.

What You'll Do
  • Construct walls, partitions, ceilings, floors, etc., during renovations and modifications to existing facilities.
  • Construct new wooden structures such as offices, meeting rooms, carports, storage sheds, etc.
  • Fabricate and install built-in cabinets, counters, shelving, bookcases, desks, work tables, doors, door frames, etc.
  • Remove and replace damaged or termite-eaten sills, floor joists, rafters, walls, partitions and all other portions of the wooden structures and apply termite treatment chemicals for spot treatment.
  • Read and interpret construction plans, specifications and sketches and determines materials needed.
  • Operate service trucks to transport personnel, equipment and tools to various work sites around the island to complete assigned jobs; operate forklift to unload, load and store materials.
  • Direct and inspect the work of helpers, apprentices or laborers.

Special Work Requirements 
  • This position serves as a Disaster Response Worker and sometimes requires working beyond the normal workday, on weekends, and as necessary to meet schedules and deadlines. 
  • This position is required to have unescorted access to the Joint Traffic Management Center (JTMC). Any employee with unescorted access to secured areas and equipment related to the traffic management center requires a fingerprint-based national criminal history record check prior to assignment to this position as authorized by HRS846-2.7(b)(37) and in accordance with JTMC Policy No. 2016-B.06, Fingerprint-Based Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) and CHRC Clearance.
Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

Apply today to make a difference in your community!


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