Carpenter II (Journeyman)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking skilled carpenters to perform maintenance, remodeling and repair work with a focus on wood structures, trim and finishes. You will lead carpentry tasks, mentor junior staff, and support safety and compliance in daily work.

Responsibilities include reading plans, estimating materials, and collaborating with teams to deliver quality outcomes across interior and exterior carpentry projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Formal training or trade experience related to carpentry.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry maintenance including building, installing, and repairing woodwork, flooring, ceilings, cabinetry and trim.
• Read and interpret plans and blueprints to estimate materials and time for projects.
• Assist with general maintenance and collaborate with other trades for safe, efficient work.

Skills

Carpentry

Reading blueprints

Plan comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs carpentry and related duties requiring routine and advanced degrees of professional skills and technical knowledge. Performs maintenance, remodeling and repairs involving carpentry. Provides training and mentorship to less experienced employees. Serves as lead in absence of lead. Subject to callback and unscheduled work hours as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

• 45% Carpentry Maintenance Designs, builds, installs and repairs structural woodwork, flooring, ceilings, and cabinetry. Maintains building appearance and structural integrity, including doors and window trim. Assists in constructing walls, remodeling, and hanging and finishing dry wall, installs and repairs all types of structures and performs related tasks involving interior and exterior finish of carpentry work. Installs structural components of buildings such as joists, braces, wood and metal studs, posts, columns and trusses. Installs and repairs ceilings, siding, wood and metal doors and windows. Installs and repairs walls and floors. Constructs and sets forms. Fabricates, installs and repairs interior components such as shelving, benches, lab tables, cabinets and partitions. Fabricates, refits, and installs doors, locks, and trim.

• 20% Carpentry Construction Reads and comprehends plans and blueprints. Recognizes and selects appropriate lumber types and grades. Makes rough sketches. Estimates cost, time and materials of carpentry projects. Works with customers to provide them with a better product.

• 15% General Maintenance Works with other trades to help them perform their jobs more easily and more safely. Creates accesses in ceilings, walls, and floors. Installs catwalks in ceilings, attics and over objects. Erects safe scaffolding to minimize use of tall ladders.

• 10% Training and Mentorship Leads, guides, and/or trains others in applicable procedures and techniques. Completes the required training and testing to maintain applicable licensing, and compliance for industry and University.

• 10% Safety Promotes a safe workplace and safe work practices. Complies with all applicable OSHA safety mandates and enforcement of University LOTO & PPE policy. Complies with all EPA/DHEC rules. Promotes positive and productive relationships within and between shops

Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma or equivalent and formal training or trade experience that is directly related to the area of employment.