Carpenter - UIC Real Estate

Responsibilities

• Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures including concrete forms, framing, siding, roofing, drywall, insulation, windows, doors, and casework.
• Perform general construction tasks such as guardrail installation, welding, piling, cutting materials, and grade checking.
• Operate and maintain basic construction equipment (e.g., forklifts, loaders).
• Read and interpret blueprints, plans, and specifications.
• Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and team members.
• Follow all OSHA safety regulations and operate tools in compliance with standards.
• Maintain equipment and ensure adherence to safety requirements.
• Support overall job operations and assist with maintaining project timelines.
• Promptly report incidents, unsafe conditions, or activities to the Superintendent.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years of related construction or carpentry experience.

Physical And Mental Demands

• May operate equipment subject to jarring movements and uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to sit safely in operator seats, reach all controls, and maintain visibility of instruments and surroundings.
• Requires extensive physical activity, including lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 50 lbs.
• Frequent use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toe boots.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and use hands to handle tools or controls.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and through hearing, while performing job duties.
• Regular exposure to dust, fumes, airborne particles, loud noise, and vibration from tools and machinery.
• Work environment includes uneven and slippery surfaces, open excavations, confined spaces, temporary structures, and elevated work areas.
• Frequent proximity to moving equipment, mechanical parts, and potential electrical hazards.
• Subject to constantly changing work conditions and general construction site risks.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required at all times.
• Must remain alert and adhere to all safety protocols to mitigate environmental and occupational hazards.