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:

• Valid Driver's 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. 
• Under general supervision, constructs, installs, and repairs wooden, 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 partitions.  Installs 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 equipment. Maintains 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.