Carpenter
Oklahoma City, OK - USA
Job Summary
VP Area: Facilities
Department: Facilities
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Benefit Eligibility: Yes
Hourly rate: $18.54
Position Summary:
The Carpenter/Maintenance Tech I is a member of the Facilities Department responsible for performing skilled carpentry work to build repair rebuild remodel and maintain campus building facilities and equipment in support of assigned projects.
The Carpenter/Maintenance Tech I reports to the Assistant Director of Facilities and works closely with other members of the Facilities team.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two (2) years of skilled carpentry experience is required; or two (2) years of experience performing duties including skilled carpentry work; or equivalent combination of training education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities and is required
Job Duties:
- Demonstrates an attitude and behavior that reflects the values and mission of the department and University.
- Serves as a member of the dedicated Facilities Project Team dedicated to supporting projects and deferred maintenance.
- Performs skilled carpentry work in support of assigned projects and deferred maintenance orders. Examples of work may include:
- Remodels and repairs cabinets counters shelves tables and miscellaneous furniture;
- Replaces and repairs door closures and locks
- Alters and repairs a variety of building structures such as walls partitions doorways window frames stairways and roofs
- Installs window glass and screens; applies wall and floor covering materials; installs ceramic and other types of tile
- Refinishes furniture and paints and stains building interiors and exteriors
- May occasionally make routine electrical plumbing and mechanical repairs of building equipment
- Applies safety precaution pertaining to: safety regulations and procedures; chemical safety hazard communication program; personal protective equipment; lifting procedures back injury prevention; flammable storage housekeeping; and fire extinguisher training.
- Participates in trainings certifications and other professional development and compliance activities as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned which could include associated Facilities department maintenance work as requested including but not limited to: snow removal event set-up and clean-up truck loading and unloading etc. - (Essential)
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of tools and methods of the trade; applicable local building codes.
- Skilled in planning and completing carpentry projects.
- Knowledge of standard carpentry materials and supplies.
- Ability to read interpret and work from blueprints; prepare rough sketches of work and estimates of material and labor; select proper materials to be used; work cooperatively with others; skillfully use the proper tools.
- Knowledge of and skill in operating adjusting and maintaining power operated carpentry tools and equipment on site and in a shop setting.
- Knowledge and skill in use of manually operated carpentry tools and equipment.
- Skill in the repair of damaged furniture cabinets walls ceilings doors locks etc.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
- Frequent work on ladders and/or scaffolding.
- Possibility of working in confined spaces when working with ceiling structures.
- Frequent work near moving machinery and power tools.
- Exposed to pronounced strain or vibration when using power tools.
- Exposed to intermittent or continued loud and insistent noises caused by power equipment.
- Exposed to large amounts of dust in shops and on site.
- Possible exposure to chemical irritants such as contact cement adhesives and cleaning solutions.
- Subject to working near electrical equipment.
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