Carpenter

DeKalb Health; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Volunteer Time Off

PTO

Incentive programs

Team dining discounts

Job summary

FireKeepers Casino Hotel is seeking a skilled Carpenter/Finisher to perform rough and finish carpentry across the property in Battle Creek, MI. You will apply finishes, read blueprints, and log work using our maintenance system.

A valid driver's license is required to support site operations. The role requires a High School diploma or GED and a journeyman carpentry apprenticeship with at least 2 years of experience as a finish carpenter.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in both written and verbal English communication.
• High School diploma or GED; journeyman carpentry apprenticeship with 2 years finish carpenter experience.
• Valid driver’s license and be insurable under FireKeepers Casino Hotel insurance.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings/blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Performs rough and finish carpentry and applies surface finishes throughout the property.
• Utilizes the maintenance management software to log time and materials on jobs and closes jobs when complete.
• Maintains certification for operation of all company equipment and vehicles.
• Reads and interprets drawings, specs and material manuals; orders materials as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Journeyman carpentry apprenticeship

Job description

• Location 11177 MICHIGAN AVE E,BATTLE CREEK, MI, 49014-8904,United States
• Base Pay $26.17 / Hour
• Job Category Facilities & Grounds
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree High school

Contact information

• Name Destinee Ottinger
• Phone [phone] x3

Step into a workplace that’s as exciting as it is rewarding!

FireKeepers Casino Hotel delivers a high-energy environment with vibrant entertainment, a strong team culture, and real opportunities to grow. Recognized as one of Michigan’s Top Employers by Forbes, GlassDoor, and Michigan Works, we’re proud to invest in our Team Members every step of the way.

• Grow your career with development programs and opportunities to advance from within.
• Comprehensive medical benefits, including exclusive access to the NOMI network, providing a “no copay” advantage.
• Give back through Volunteer Time Off (VTO).
• Generous PTO plan to recharge and reset.
• Incentive programs that recognize your contributions.
• Low-cost Team Member dining, provided by our award-winning culinary team.

PAY:

Starting at $26.17 to $30.88 per hour, with opportunities for annual increases

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Responsible for ensuring all maintenance painting and carpentry requests are carried out and completed in accordance with company standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following is a list of the main duties and responsibilities. However, other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by management. All duties must be performed in accordance with Tribal, Federal, and other applicable requirements, organizational specific policies, procedures and practices.

• Performs rough and finish carpentry and applies surface finishes throughout the property as assigned.
• Utilizes the maintenance management software to log time and materials on jobs. Closes job when work is completed.
• Maintains certification as required for operation of all company equipment and vehicles.
• Performs preparatory procedures on assigned projects and organizes time to assure all proper steps are taken in completing and producing a finished job.
• Creates material lists to support work in progress, obtaining quotes and coordinating the order with their supervisor.
• Takes direction from Facilities Supervisors in prioritizing projects to be completed, work coordination with other departments, and aesthetic standards.
• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of all materials and tools used in the normal course of performing the functions of the position.
• Performs the functions of the position within all applicable safety, OSHA standards, and construction / building codes.
• Maintains the highest level of confidentiality.
• Responsible for maintaining a consistent, regular attendance record as outlined in the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Attendance Policy.
• Outstanding example of and a credit to FireKeepers Casino Hotel.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

An applicant’s education, training and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant possesses the ability to successfully perform each of the essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. FireKeepers reserves the right to verify the sufficiency of a candidate’s education, training and competencies through the interview process, testing and methods.

The requirements listed below are generally representative of the education, experience, and skills and/or abilities required to enable one to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities:

Proficiency in both written and verbal English communication is required.

High School diploma or GED. Journeyman certification from an accredited trade school for completion of Carpentry Apprenticeship program, with 2 years on the job experience as a finish carpenter. Ability to read and interpret documents such as construction drawings / blueprints, material specification manuals. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable under FireKeepers Casino Hotel insurance.

GENERAL OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Facilities experience in a Casino, Entertainment or Hospitality environment.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, a Team Member is regularly required to talk or to hear. The Team Member is also regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls. A Team Member is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, and to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work is performed throughout all areas of the facility where the noise level varies from quiet to loud depending upon business. Work outdoors may be required in extreme weather conditions.

INDIAN PREFERENCE

Indian preference will be applied in the selection of qualified applicants in accordance with the NHBP Indian Preference in Employment Code, which affords employment preferences to NHBP Tribal citizens, parents or spouses of NHBP citizens and other Native Americans. For purposes of this preference, NHBP law defines "Native American" as: (a) an enrolled member of any other federally-recognized Indian tribes; (b) an enrolled member of a Canadian Indian tribe or First Nation; or (c) an enrolled member of the Grand River Band of Ottawa Indians or the Burt Lake Band of Ottawa/Chippewa Indians.

FireKeepers Casino Hotel reserves the right to make changes to the above job description as necessary.