Carpenter

Barnard College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnard College seeks a skilled Carpenter to perform structural carpentry in a Monday–Friday shift. You will read plans, build from designs, repair and install partitions, cabinets, flooring and window systems, and manage materials. Experience with wood, composites, and related hardware is required, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

The role may involve oversite duties when assisting others and coordination with outside contractors. A valid license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Trade or vocational school graduate or apprenticeship completion.
• Five years minimum related work experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain/government requirements.

Responsibilities

• Reads plans and sketches, constructs carpentry items per design details.
• Repairs, replaces, installs partitions, walls, doors and cabinets.
• Installs flooring, glass, modular furniture and window treatments.
• Maintains inventory and records time, materials on work orders.
• Ensures safe, clean, organized work area and observes safety rules.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Hand & power tools

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Physical fitness

Education

Trade or vocational school graduate or apprenticeship

Tools

Saws

Jointer

Drill press

Tool grinders

Job description

If you are a current Barnard College employee, please use the internal career site to apply for this position.Job:Carpenter (Monday - Friday, 7:30am to 3:30pm, RDO: Sat-Sun)FUNCTION:Under the supervision of Facilities Services managers, performs the duties normally associated with the structural trade of carpenter following recognized journeyman procedures, means, methods and quality performance.Job Description:DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Reads plans and specifications, makes sketches and constructs carpentry items from such design details;Makes detailed material lists, estimates labor, requisitions materials, maintains inventory and restocks supplies;Repairs, replaces, constructs and installs partitions, sheetrock walls and ceilings, doors, windows, acoustic ceilings, shelves, and other items of wood, composites and plastics;Constructs, assembles, repairs and maintains metal, wood and composite cabinets, closets, benches, furniture, other wood articles;Installs floor boards and coverings such as vinyl tile and cove base;Replaces glass in windows and doors;Installs, disassembles and repairs modular furniture units including wall systems, maintains parts inventory;Constructs, installs, repairs and maintains miscellaneous items such as bulletin boards, chalkboards, bathroom accessories, shades, window blinds, other window treatments, picture frames, Commencement type platforms and office accessories;Refinishes furniture including reupholstering;Performs locksmith functions of installing and repairing cylinders and cores, repairing door hardware, cutting keys;Will have oversight duties when assisted by mechanics or helpers and when directed to interface with outside contractors;Uses and maintains hand tools, power equipment's such as saws, jointer, drill press, tool grinders, other carpentry finishing agents including paints, stains and other surface applicants;Records time, and material on each work order as well as other relevant information;Maintains clean, orderly and safe work area;Observes all necessary safety rules and procedures in performance of duties;Performs other related and emergency duties as requested by supervisor;Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:QUALIFICATIONS:Trade or vocational school graduate or graduate of a certified approved apprenticeship programFive year’s minimum related work experienceProficient in all hand and power tools and equipment common to the tradeKnowledge of wood types and their characteristics, and uses of paints and stainsAbility to read diagrams, blueprints and specificationsAble to communicate effectively both verbally and in writingAppropriate licenses or be able to obtain same within three months of employment or governmental requirementValid automobile drivers licensePhysically fit to carry tools, equipment and materials, work overhead on ladders, in cramped and crowded spaces as well as during inclement weather.Candidates for this position must be willing to work overtime and be available to do so on a reasonable basis.|$45.95/hour regular rate - $40.46/hr probationary rateThere is a 180 day probationary periodThe salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.Company:Barnard CollegeTime Type:Full time