Carpenter/Finish - UIC Nappairit

Responsibilities

• Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
• Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
• Follow established safety rules, regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
• Install structures or fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, trim, or hardware, using carpenters' hand or power tools.
• Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.
• Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, or power tools.
• Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools, wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
• Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
• Inspect ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.
• Operate basic construction equipment such as forklifts and man-lifts.

Qualifications

• At least ten (10) years of verifiable carpentry experience, with a focus on new construction.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Physical And Mental Demands

• Lift/push/pull 50lbs to 100lbs on an occasional basis.
• Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis.
• Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, above head).
• Able to climb in a safe manner (climbing includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps).
• Perform prolonged standing (2-3 hour intervals).
• Able to work at heights above 12’ while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts.
• Able to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down.
• Able to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers.
• Able to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis.
• Able to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis.
• Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toes shoes, goggles, etc., per OSHA standards).
• Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands.
• Able to utilize adequate visual skills.
• Able to work at heights above 12’ while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts.
• Able to withstand extreme temperatures (cold and hot).
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and extreme heat.
• Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of carpenter shock.
• Working environment is that of a construction site. Will be working in close proximity to moving equipment.