Carpenter

About the role

Necessary carpentry duties include but are not limited to building woodwork and equipment such as bins, cribs, counters, benches, partitions, doors, floors, stairs, casings, and trims made of wood. Requires knowledge of the trade.

Primary Job Functions

• Planning and laying out of projects.
• Works from blueprints, drawings, models, or verbal instructions.
• Use of a variety of carpenter’s hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
• Able to make standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work.
• Selects necessary materials for the job.

Training and experience

Training and experience usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.

Maintaining spaces

• Maintains the general cleanliness and appearance of assigned spaces.
• Aids others as part of the maintenance team as required.
• Performs other duties assigned according to personal qualifications.

Improving spaces

• Improves and maintains the overall interior appearance by painting and redecorating walls, woodwork and fixtures.
• Knowledge of surface peculiarities and types of paint required for different applications.
• Prepare surfaces for painting by removing old finish or by placing putty or filler in nail holes and interstices, paint with a spray gun or brush.

Education, Experience And Certification

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5 years relevant work experience
• Any Technical or Trade school certificate in related field

Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., squat, bend, stoop and kneel for short periods, climb a ladder, stand for long periods of time, constant arm extensions.
• Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, but none to the point of being disagreeable.
• May involve minor safety hazards where likely result would be cuts, bruises, etc.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a local background check and have the ability to obtain and maintain NAC/LAC clearance after hire.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer software programs to include Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook required.
• Experience with a Facility Computerized Maintenance Management System software (CMMS) highly desired.

Pay and Benefits

The rate for this position is $33.58. This position may also be eligible for a wide range of benefits based on applicable bargaining unit agreements.