Carpenter- Full-Time- $24/HR

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor is seeking a skilled carpenter to participate in repair and maintenance of park rides and facilities using standard carpentry methods. You will work with a crew on rough and finish carpentry and facility repairs, indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions.

This role requires reading blueprints, following work orders, using hand and power tools safely, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of carpentry procedures and methods.
• Ability to read blueprints/rough layouts and interpret measurements.
• Ability to follow oral/written instructions and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Perform rough and finish carpentry work and facility repairs.
• Inspect regularly and perform preventative maintenance, including annual rehab of wooden roller coasters.
• Interpret work orders and follow directions to complete assignments.
• Troubleshoot repairs and construction problems; determine best methods.
• Make repairs to buildings, roofs, fences, walls, floors, doors, stairs, cabinets, etc.
• Fabricate new facilities and items per work orders; measure and select materials.
• Install carpet, vinyl and tile flooring materials.
• Dig ditches, rake, remove and install gravel.
• Adhere to safety policies and wear appropriate PPE.
• Report issues to Supervisor; assist in other maintenance trades.

Skills

Carpentry procedures

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Hand and power tools safety

Tools

CNC router programming

Job description

Overview

Participate in the repair and maintenance of park rides and facilities using standard carpentry and construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of assigned crew performing rough and finish carpentry work and facility repairs
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly inspections, and routine preventative maintenance as well as annual rehab/ rebu ild on wooden roller coaster s in volving work at extreme heights and angles, and working in a fall protection harness
• Interpret and follow written work orders and/ or verbal instructions in order to complete assignments
• Troubleshoot repairs and construction problems to determine best work method
• Make a variety of repairs including repairs to buildings, roofs, fences, gate s , walls, flooring, doors, stairs, carpet, fixtures, etc.
• Fabricate new facilities and items as assigned including shelves, framing, enclosures, fences, ramps, stairs, storage units, cabinets, etc.; make proper measurements and determine materials to be used; fabricate items to work order specifications
• Install carpet, vinyl and tile flooring materials
• Dig ditches, rake, remove and install gravel, etc.
• Adhere to all departmental and company safety policies; wear appropriate safety equipment as required
• Report any work order problems to the Supervisor
• Assist in other Maintenance and Construction trades as needed
• Other duties as requested

Qualifications

• Should possess a thorough operational understanding of carpentry procedures and methods as well as a working knowledge of building codes
• Must possess a working knowledge of the safe use of hand and power tools and large power equipment including table saw, drill press, band saw, etc.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license as defined by Six Flags policy
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions
• Must be able to read blueprints and interpret rough layouts or sketches, must possess basic math skills
• Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, able to work varied schedules to include weekends, holidays, and overtime as required by the operational needs of the Park
• Must possess the mental and physical capacities necessary to safely perform the job duties; must be able to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, bend, kneel, squat, twist, push and pull and lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs.; must be able to reach overhead
• Must be able to safely perform work functions at heights in excess of 100ft
• Familiarity with CNC router programing and operation a plus