Carpenter

About the Role

Renovates or builds new items as requested. Duties include:

• Installs new ceilings, erects walls, installs doors, installs floor tiles or carpeting
• Builds furniture such as counters, cabinets, shelves, seating and landscape furniture
• Uses any equipment or materials required to complete tasks
• Installs bathroom partitions and fixtures
• Uses equipment to clean up work area after performing tasks
• Installs electronic door hardware

Maintains or repairs items as requested. Duties include:

• Assesses job to determine appropriate repair procedures
• Removes or cuts away damaged areas of walls, floor tiles, carpeting, or ceilings safely using correct equipment
• Disposes of debris properly and safely
• Repairs or replaces materials as needed
• Removes and replaces door locks
• Produces new keys and issues to approved personnel
• Repairs damaged furniture
• Transports items to shop as required
• Cleans up work area

Carpenter may have to work in extreme hot or cold conditions.

Physical Requirements

Excellent work ethic and verbal communication required. Physical demands:

• Carrying: continually (maximum carry weight 100 lbs)
• Walking: continually (90–100%)
• Standing: continually (90–100%)
• Walking or sitting: intermittently
• Bending: continually (90–100%)
• Climbing: frequently (75–90%)
• Lifting: frequently (75–90%) — very heavy, maximum lift 100 lbs; 90% of lifting from floor to waist
• Stooping/Squatting: frequently (60–75%)
• Twisting/Turning: frequently (60–75%)
• Reaching: frequently (60–75%)
• Pushing/Pulling: frequently (60–75%)
• Kneeling/Crawling: frequently (60–75%)
• Driving: rarely

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum Experience: 3 years
• Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/or experience requirement
• Journeyman Carpenter — Complete/Graduate from a Certified Apprenticeship Program

Skills

• Basic Computer Skills
• Excellent work ethic
• Verbal communication

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement

On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab. Campus: Pittsburgh.

Pay

Per Collective Bargaining Agreement (Union Eligible).

Additional Requirements

• Relocation Offered: No
• Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
• Background Check: Required for position finalists; successful completion required for employment
• Child Protection Clearances (PA Act 153): PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance — required prior to commencement and as condition of continued employment

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents: Not Applicable