Senior Carpenter

Position Introduction:

Responsible for journeyman level carpentry work. Under general supervision constructs installs and repairs wooden architectural and structural elements and furnishings.

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Required Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED
• 18 months carpentry experience.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

• ValidDrivers License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire date

Department Preferences:

• Responsible for journeyman level carpentry work.
• Undergeneral supervision constructs installs and repairswooden architectural and structural elements and furnishings.
• Reads and interprets simple blueprints.
• May establish the specifications of each job based on blueprints drawings and diagrams.
• Determines the tools and materials required for each job.
• Measures and marks dimensions before cutting material to ensure a proper fit.
• Constructs repairs installs and inspects wooden architectural structural elements furnishings and new and altered casework on construction projects.
• Estimates costs of materials and labor creates materials list and requisitions supplies for each job and discusses with supervisor.
• Constructs drywall wood and metal doors and frames with related hardware.
• Repairs and replaces acoustical tile ceilings furniture fixtures crates and lockers.
• Uses power equipment such as drill presses shapers planers jointers saws and sanding machines to perform necessary carpentry work.
• Operates and maintains all associated carpentry a clean neat and safe work area.
• Records hours and any materials or supplies used on each job.
• Continues to stay abreast of changing technologies procedures and new products by reading appropriate trade journals safety codes and operating manuals.
• May clear ice and snow from sidewalks streets and parking areas using hand tools and/or heavy equipment.
• Participates in training and educational activities.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position to include assisting any skilled trade.