Carpenter/Painter

Freed-Hardeman University; Henderson (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Freed-Hardeman University is seeking a skilled carpenter to perform general carpentry, finish carpentry, and maintenance tasks on campus facilities. The role involves reading blueprints, selecting materials, and building or repairing doors, windows, furniture, and fixtures.

Safe tool usage and site cleanliness are essential components of daily work. The ideal candidate will have strong finish carpentry skills, ability to work with various woods, and a commitment to maintaining campus buildings

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent training/experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and build to specifications.
• Experience with finish carpentry and use of hand/power tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform general carpentry work including building, installing, repairing and maintaining structures and furniture.
• Operate associated power and hand tools safely and efficiently.
• Build and install door/window framings, hardware, and fixtures.
• Repair and refinish wood furniture, cabinets, shelves, and related fixtures.
• Maintain tools and keep the job site organized and safe.

Skills

Carpentry

Finish carpentry

Blueprint reading

Tool operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Planers jointers drill presses power saws sanders

Job description

Description

Summary

Perform general carpentry work to include building, installing, repairing, and maintaining of structures, furniture, doors, windows, etc. as directed. Operate associated power and hand tools and equipment. Ideal candidate will have expertise in finish carpentry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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.
• 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.
• Welds metal parts to steel structural members.
• Build and install door and window framings; install locks, door knobs, and other hardware.
• Repair and maintain doors, floors, windows, partitions, ceiling and building exteriors.
• Build, repair, and refinish wood furniture and fixtures to include cabinets, tables, shelving, bulletin boards, etc.
• Maintain carpentry tools in working order.
• Erect, maintain, and dismantles walls and structures.
• Hang and finish drywall as needed.
• Repairs and prepares surfaces to be painted, including patching, cleaning, scraping, sanding, priming, etc.
• Takes protective measures to cover floors and furnishings in the immediate vicinity of the areas to be painted.
• Uses all safety precautions when erecting, using, and tearing down ladders and scaffolding.
• Paints repaired/prepared surfaced with proper finishes.
• Keeps job site clean and in order which may include washing walls, vacuuming floors, moving furnishings, etc.
• Works cooperatively, efficiently, courteously and professionally with other operations and maintenance trades as well as faculty and staff to ensure the least possible disruption occurs during the application of paint.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

• Analytical - Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service ; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue ; Conserves organizational resources.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.
• Judgement - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Makes timely decisions.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives.
• Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must possess valid Tennessee driver's license.

Other Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of applicable safety rules and practices. Ability to operate and maintain various hand and power tools, including planers, jointers, drill presses, power saws, and sanders. Ability to read sketches, prints, and diagrams.

Other Qualifications

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Freed-Hardeman University is an academic community, associated with churches of Christ, which is dedicated to providing excellent undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The mission of Freed-Hardeman University is to help students develop their God-given talents for His glory by empowering them with an education that integrates Christian faith, scholarship, and service.

Pursuant to this mission and Section 703(e)(2) of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Freed-Hardeman University exercises a preference for applicants active within the churches of Christ. Freed-Hardeman University complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or prior military service in the administration of its employment practices.