Trades Generalist - Carpenter/Plumber (Dorm Maintenance)

Responsibilities

• Perform journeyman-level carpentry work and skilled/semiskilled plumbing work in the construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• May work independently or supervise Carpenters, Maintenance Assistants, and Facility Operations Assistant 1 in construction and repair of structures and wood items.
• Typical assignments include erecting steel studding; installing and taping sheetrock; repairing woodwork, doors, window sashes and storm windows; working with locks, door closures, hinges and panic hardware; repairing/layout/replacing ceiling and floor tile; repairing electrical and plumbing fixtures as assigned; making small carpet repairs; performing demolition work.
• Read and interpret blueprints and sketches associated with the carpentry trade.
• Participate in snow removal and grounds maintenance as needed.
• Develop computer skills to operate the department’s facilities management system (Maximo), Google mail and calendar.
• Practice and promote Facilities Fundamental Management Objectives; conduct oneself professionally and positively while representing the Department and University.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years full-time experience as a carpenter under a skilled journeyman.
• Semi‑skilled in plumbing or electrical with at least two (2) years experience under a skilled journeyman in that trade.
• Working knowledge of carpentry techniques; ability to plan, lay out and complete varied carpentry work.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering blueprints for carpentry work.
• Ability to use carpentry tools, equipment and materials.
• Ability to make standard arithmetic computations for sizing, locating work details and calculating material/labor quantities.
• Working knowledge of plumbing methods, materials, tools and equipment; ability to use plumbing tools, machines, equipment and materials.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights on scaffolds and platforms.
• As assigned, ability to train and supervise others; working knowledge of effective supervision and customer service principles.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Possess a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in NYS.

Schedule

• Initial assignment: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday through Friday; Saturday and Sunday are pass days in Operations.
• Must provide a home telephone number and be willing to accept emergency call‑ins and work overtime when necessary due to continuous campus service needs.
• Position is designated as a university essential employee.
• Willingness to undergo respiratory fit program and successfully use respirator equipment.
• Reliable attendance is required; performance affects other employees and is considered in filling the vacancy.