Carpenter Apprentice or Journeyman

Overview

The Carpenter assists or serves as a coordinator for projects, assists or directs teams as assigned by Foreman, and performs carpentry work in the maintenance, repair, and construction of campus facilities on assigned locations. The candidate accomplishes this by applying acquired skills and positive attitude in conjunction with advanced technical knowledge, the ability to analyze and understand unique project requests or customer concerns, and established leadership skills.

 

Benefits Include:

• Half Tuition for Employees and Dependents
• 14.2% Retirement Contribution
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 12 days of accrued Sick Leave
• 12 days of accrued Vacation Leave
• And more      

Responsibilities

Carpenter Apprentice:

• Assists in or repairs and maintains various parts of building by applying the necessary procedures and construction specialties in fixing: floors, windows, ceilings, roofs, walls, partitions, stairways, and other structures on assigned locations.
• Assists in or performs duties associated with a variety of new construction, remodeling, and repair projects including: insulation, cabinets, shelves, wood or metal frame walls, suspended ceilings, roofing, masonry, and concrete work.
• Accomplishes a variety of finish work by trimming, fitting and installing windows, doors, sheet rock, moldings, baseboards, paneling, laying laminated plastic counters and ceramic tile, attaching hinges, catches, and other finish work as required.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Cleans equipment, shop area and work site.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned, such as assisting locksmiths in basic assignments.

Carpenter Journeyman:

• Prepares labor and materials estimates for repair and renovation projects.
• Assists in monitoring, ordering, and maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Coordinates projects and schedules work to ensure timely completion and quality standards, as needed.
• Performs customer service duties by checking in and following up with customers and ensures that their needs are met.
• Assists in the development and training of less-senior shop personnel.
• Leads, guides, and trains other technicians in applicable procedures and techniques.
• Coordinates and participates in various meetings and committees to enhance and develop the Facilities department and resources.
• Repairs and maintains various parts of buildings by applying the necessary procedures and construction specialties in fixing: floors, windows, ceilings, roofs, walls, partitions, stairways and other structures on assigned locations.
• Performs duties associated with a variety of new construction, remodeling, and repair projects including: insulation, cabinets, shelves, wood or metal frame walls, sheet rock, suspended ceilings, roofing, masonry, and concrete work.
• Accomplishes a variety of finishing work by trimming, fitting and installing windows, doors, sheet rock, moldings, baseboards, paneling, laying laminated plastic counters and floor tile, attaching hinges, catches, and other finish work as required.
• Prepares drawings and sketches for construction projects.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Cleans equipment, shop area, and worksite.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned such as assisting locksmiths in basic assignments.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

 

For Carpenter Apprentice: 

• • Basic knowledge and understanding of building trades.
  • Pass the Weisen Test of Mechanical Aptitude. 

For Carpenter Journeyman:

• • Four years of directly related work experience. Incumbents must possess journeyman skills and/or a license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable codes, standards and regulations.
• Skill in the repair, maintenance, and construction techniques of all assignments common to the carpentry trade.
• Skill in the use of various hand and power tools common to trade.
• Mathematical computation skills.
• Skill in estimating time and material requirements of work projects assigned.
• Basic computer skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Skill in troubleshooting and repairing all types of carpentry problems.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Ability to create, read, understand, and buil