Carpenter Examination

Carpenter Examination (OPEN)

CS2026-048

Application Open Date:

05/11/2026

Application Close Date:

05/25/2026

SALARY:

$50.78 - $56.50 per hour.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

This application is not for an immediate opening; by submitting an application you are applying to take a Civil Service Examination for the opportunity to be placed on an Eligible List for a future opening. To learn more about the Civil Service examinations and Eligible Lists please visit the

Cleveland Civil Service Webpage:

FAQs | City of Cleveland Ohio To determine if you qualify to take the examination you must include/attach any required documents (i.e. Resume, Certifications, Driver's License, etc…) to support you meet the Minimum Qualifications at the time of submitting your application. Please read the Minimum Qualification section carefully, you may attach PDF or

JPEG EXAMINATION INFORMATION EXPERIENCE EVALUATION

An experience evaluation consists of a quantitative evaluation of an Applicant's academic training and experience pertinent to the classification for which an examination is taken, based on the statement of experience as recorded on the candidate's application and on academic training based on required credentials. Under supervision, builds, alters, and repairs articles and structures of wood. Performs related duties as required.

TYPICAL TASKS

Constructs, erects, and repairs backstops, bandstands, fences, and animal enclosures. Constructs, erects, and repairs wooden portions of buildings, bridges, and docks. Constructs, installs, and repairs shelving, flooring, partitions, screens, and cabinets. Constructs and repairs furniture, ladders, boxes, and fixtures. Erects and dismantles temporary staging, scaffolding, or forms for pouring concrete. Erects and dismantles winter enclosures for refreshment stands and fountains. Installs and repairs locks, door checks, and other window and door hardware. Does maintenance work on buildings. Sharpens and repairs tools. Installs or replaces window glass. High School diploma or GED required. Must be a Journeyman Carpenter OR have at least four (4) years of full-time paid experience as a Carpenter.

Reminder:

Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the accepting applications. You must upload these documents at the time of submitting your application or email the documents to CS@Clevelandohio.gov and include the Job Title in the email.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Veterans' preference will be awarded, when applicable, to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G.Proof of active service or a DD Form 214, must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans' credit. If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions that applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination; or ten (10) points are added to their raw score on the examination if applicant's supporting documentation indicates more than fifteen percent (15%) service connected disability.

NOTE:

Only DD Form 214 (long form) or an official armed service document indicating type of discharge or separation and the dates of active service will be accepted as proof of active service.

Reminder:

To determine if you qualify to take the examination you must include/attach any required documents (i.e. Resume, Certifications, Driver's License, etc…) to support you meet the Minimum Qualifications. Please read the Minimum Qualification section carefully, you may attach PDF or JPEG The City's guiding principles are as follows : Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age and religion.