Carpenter II

Fitchburg State University; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance up to 8x the annual-sal

Long-term disability coverage

Vacation and sickdays

Personal days

Paid holidays

Tuition remission for self, spouse, or

Job summary

Fitchburg State University in Fitchburg, MA seeks a Carpenter II to perform carpentry work across campus, including installation, repair and renovation of walls, doors and related fixtures. The role involves supervising 1–5 skilled tradesmen, interpreting layouts, inspecting structures for repairs and coordinating with campus staff to ensure safety and quality.

The incumbent is responsible for installing locks, signs and desk nameplates, maintaining building interiors, and supporting emergencies

Qualifications

• Three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in carpentry, woodworking or cabinetmaking.
• Diploma or certificate from a recognized trade/school in carpentry, woodworking or cabinetmaking may substitute for up to two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction for subordinates regarding emergencies, feasibility of repairs and scheduling of work.
• Exercise direct supervision over 1-5 skilled tradesmen.
• Maintain buildings applying carpentry techniques to construct, repair and install walls, stairs, floors, ceilings, doors, roofs and related fixtures.
• Install locks and locking devices in doors, desks, file cabinets, etc., using power and hand tools.
• Inspect buildings for needed carpentry repairs or alterations and estimate durations and material costs.
• Draw sketches or lay out work, interpret blueprints, and plan repairs or alterations.
• Perform related carpentry tasks such as framing, painting minor repairs and sharpening tools.

Skills

Carpentry

Woodworking

Cabinetmaking

Supervision

Education

Trade certificate/diploma in Carpentry

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is a public institution dedicated to integrating high-quality professional programs with strong liberal arts and sciences studies. Founded in 1894, the university now has more than 30 undergraduate programs and 22 master's degree programs, and 6,000 full and part-time students. We invite you to learn more about us and how we can help you achieve your educational goals.

Institutional Diversity and Social Justice

Fitchburg State University embraces a commitment to diversity, inclusion, belonging and social justice. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply and also those who can contribute to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research and mentorship.

Job Description:

General Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:

Applies carpentry techniques and uses carpentry tools to construct, alter, repair and renovate walls, windows, doors; stairs, floors, ceilings, etc. Installs and repairs locks, locking devices and related systems. Inspects buildings to determine need for carpentry repairs or alterations. Interprets and sketches layouts of carpentry work to be pone, and performs related work as required. Makes and/or installs building and door signs, and makes desk nameplates. Provide instruction for subordinates regarding handling of emergencies, the feasibility of performing repair or alteration and the scheduling of work. Major work contacts are with building occupants, vendors, trades workers and other agency staff.

Incumbents of positions at this level receive general supervision from employees of higher grade who provide procedural guidance, assign work and review performance through inspection and verbal reports for quality and compliance with standard procedures.

Detailed Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction for subordinates regarding handling of emergencies, the feasibility of performing repair or alteration and the scheduling of work.
• Major work contacts are with building occupants, vendors, trades workers and other agency staff.
• Incumbents of positions at this level exercise direct supervision (i.e., not through an intermediate level supervisor) over, assign work to and review the performance of 1-5 skilled tradesmen.
• Maintains buildings and related structures applying carpentry techniques arid using carpentry tools to construct, alter, repair and/or install walls, stairs, floors, ceilings, windows, doors, roofs, gutters, locks, air-conditioners, mail slots handicapped chair rails and ramps, shelving, etc.
• Installs locks and locking devices in doors, desks, file cabinets, etc. Assembles and installs locks using power and hand tools.
• Repairs and overhauls locking devices such as mortise, rim and key, combination, and panic devices.
• Inspects buildings needing carpentry repair or alterations, estimates job duration and the cost and/or quantities of labor and materials needed to complete the job, and reports results of inspection to those who have complained of unsafe conditions or who have requested alteration work.
• Interprets and/or draws up sketches, patterns, blueprints, instructions, and/or layouts of work to be done.
• Performs structural repair, alteration or improvement work such as lowering ceilings and paneling rooms; preparing surfaces for plaster or cement work; studding, and plastering walls and cracks in floors or around windows; taping joints on sheetrock; and pre-cementing and/ or replacing Formica tops. Paint as needed for minor repairs/improvements that have been completed by the employee (for example replace a section of drywall this section would be painted by the carpenter.
• Confers with unit control section, various department heads or supervisors regarding handling of emergencies, the feasibility of performing repair or alterations and the scheduling of work.
• Makes and/or installs building and door signs and desk nameplates, using a manually operated sign machine; orders materials and supplies and cleaning materials, and uses judgment to determine the size� of signs and lettering to insure uniformity throughout campus.
• Performs related work such as framing pictures; making window and door screens; drilling holes in signs; ordering materials and supplies and cleaning materials; and sharpening and tempering various tools and equipment.
• Operates rigging for carpentry duties.
• Other assigned duties within the Caprenter Series specification.

Requirements:

Minimum Entrance Requirements:
1. Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in
carpentry, woodworking or cabinetmaking work, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required
experience and the substitutions below.
2. Substitutions:
a. A diploma or certificate from a recognized trade, vocational or vocational school at high
school level or higher, with a major in carpentry, woodworking, or cabinetmaking may be
substituted for a maximum of two years of the required experience.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, non-exempt, benefits-eligible position in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) bargaining unit with a title Carpenter II. The bi-weekly pay rate is $2,152.54, grade 15, Step 01, which equates to an annual salary of $55,966.04.

Fitchburg State University conducts criminal history and sexual offenders record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions. The successful candidate will also need a pre-employment physical.

Fitchburg State University offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Life insurance up to 8x the annual salary.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Accruedvacation and sickdays.
• Personal days.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children.

Fitchburg State University is an equal opportunity employer.