Carpenter

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 45,450 - 55,550; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Carpenter at its Fort Worth location. In this full-time role, you will construct, erect, install, and repair wooden structures in accordance with local building codes. The ideal candidate will have three years of relevant carpentry experience and a high school diploma or GED.

Your responsibilities will include interpreting blueprints, selecting materials, and ensuring quality workmanship while adhering to safety standards and lifting requirements.

Qualifications

• Three years' working experience in carpentry.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Completed carpentry apprenticeship or trade school program.

Responsibilities

• Constructs, erects, and repairs structures and fixtures.
• Studies blueprints and selects materials.
• Prepares layout, assembles materials, and verifies structure accuracy.

Skills

Finish carpentry

Geometry and algebra for calculations

Knowledge of building codes

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to resolve issues on a jobsite

Strong attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Title: Carpenter

Department: DT Physical Plant

Campus Location: Northwest Campus

Employee Classification: POP - Plant Operations

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $50,500

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work

Job Summary

This role constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, wallboard, and related materials conforming to local building codes.

Essential Performance Requirements

• Studies blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to type of material required, such as lumber or fiberboard, and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated
• Selects specified type of lumber or other materials
• Prepares layout, and marks cutting and assembly lines on materials; shapes materials to prescribed measurements; assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them together with nails, dowel pins, or glue; verifies trueness of structure with plumb bob and carpenter's level
• Erects framework for structures, builds stairs, and lays out and installs partitions and cabinet work
• Lays subflooring and covers it with building paper to keep out moisture and lays hardwood, parquet, wood strip, and block floors by nailing floors to subfloor or cementing them to mastic, asphalt, or other appropriate bases
• Applies shock absorbing, sound deadening, and decorative paneling to ceilings and walls
• Fits and installs prefabricated window frames, doors, doorframes, weather stripping, interior and exterior trim, and finish hardware, such as locks, letter drops, and kick plates
• Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete
• Erects scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures at ground level
• Welds metal parts to steel structural members
• Performs building walk-through for all relevant preventive tasks
• Cleans shops, maintains tools and equipment, and performs inventory of tools and material in and around shop
• Repairs furniture and chairs

Service Excellence

• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision

• Works under the general supervision of the assigned campus leader

Other Related Tasks

Performs Other Related Tasks as Required. The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Three (3) years' working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements, including work in all phases of the carpenter trade performing construction or maintenance carpentry work
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one (1) year’s working experience in higher education related to the Essential Performance Requirements
• Completed carpentry apprenticeship or residential, commercial, cabinet making, or other related trade school program
• Current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-hour safety certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of finish carpentry and commercial rough framing
• Knowledge in geometry, algebra, and measurement for accurate calculations
• Knowledge of building codes
• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, including strong listening, verbal, and written communication
• Ability to identify and resolve issues that arise on a jobsite
• Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects
• Ability to generate work orders, enter comprehensive job details including labor hours, and materials used
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly while exhibiting strong attention to detail

Physical Demands

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to prolonged periods of standing, lifting, climbing, and kneeling. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to safely work with sharp tools and a variety of power equipment.

Work Environment

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in a variety of outdoor weather conditions, significant heights, small spaces, and terrains, occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, and is occasionally exposed to dust, fumes, sharp and hazardous tools and machinery, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment may be loud and require use of personal protective equipment.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.