Lead Carpenter - Big Creek Reserve

About the role

The Lead Carpenter performs detailed carpentry work on specific, defined facilities projects at Big Creek Reserve. Responsibilities include assessments, repairs, preventative maintenance, and documentation. The position involves renovation/construction work, maintenance tasks, and tools and purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Perform remodeling and replacement of walls, windows, doors, floors, siding, decks and roofs.
• Framing of windows and doors.
• Install floor, deck, and ceiling joists.
• Finish carpentry work of cabinets, drawers, hardwood flooring, moldings, shelving.
• Use a combination of materials and methods suitable to each construction application (rough or finish).
• Inspect building interiors and exteriors for deficiencies in systems, equipment, or deterioration of building elements.
• Repair and/or replace doors, windows, etc. in various wood frame or metal frame buildings, enclosures, sheds, etc.
• Repair and/or replace broken hardware, pipes, and fixtures in bathrooms not requiring a plumber.

Requirements

• Five years experience in building construction, renovation, repair, remodeling.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work.
• Wood framing experience.
• Finish carpentry experience.
• Knowledge of safety procedures to operate saws, planers, shapers, drill press, band saw, and other power tools.
• Ability to analyze building envelopes to determine possible water intrusion sources and repairs needed.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact and work effectively with members of the campus community.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and documents; knowledge of specifications of products in building plans.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the installation and repair of plumbing fixtures and systems.
• Ten years experience in construction, including interior/exterior building repair and maintenance, sheet rock application, door/window hanging, hardware installation, concrete forming/pouring, roofing, interior and exterior finishing.
• Ability to work in remote locations in a largely wilderness setting.

Skills

• Ability to work in a rugged physical environment and inclement weather with challenging infrastructure requirements.
• Ability to work in conditions of variable temperature/weather with possible exposure to strong, unpleasant odors, high levels of noise and vibrations, and exposure to dust and allergens.
• Ability to ascend/descend ladders with or without accommodation.
• Ability to conduct outdoor site visits, including use of required personal protective equipment, as required to conduct investigations, inspections, or view work in place.
• Ability to sustain exposure to dusty, noisy environments and inclement weather as necessary to carry out assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements necessary to move light to moderate objects up to 60 lbs., with or without accommodation.

Benefits

Mid-Level benefits.

Pay

Budgeted Salary: $52.86/hour.

Schedule

Full-time, FixedPercentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per WeekDays of the Week: Mon-FriShift Includes: Day

Contact

For guidance related to the application process or if you are experiencing difficulties when applying, please review the Applicant Resources on our website.

Additional Information

The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.

Discrepancy Disclosure

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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EEO/AA

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