Lead Carpenter - Carpentry Shop - Requisition 27714

Inside Higher Ed; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks of vacation per year

Health, dental, and optical benefits

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

A university facilities management team in Los Angeles seeks a Lead Carpenter to oversee carpentry projects and manage staff. The role involves providing estimates, organizing work schedules, and maintaining inventory. Ideal candidates have a strong foundation in carpentry, valid driver's license, and completion of a carpentry apprenticeship. Benefits include competitive compensation and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of a variety of materials, equipment, methods, and tools.
• Satisfactory completion of a Certified Carpentry Apprenticeship Program.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License Class C.

Responsibilities

• Provide estimates and schedules for projects.
• Organize daily work assignments for carpentry team.
• Maintain supply inventory for carpentry shop.

Skills

Knowledge of Carpenter's trade

Skill in estimating material and labor

Knowledge of construction codes and procedures

Ability to lift heavy materials

Project coordination

Education

Certified Carpentry Apprenticeship Program

Tools

Carpentry tools and equipment

Job description

Lead Carpenter - Carpentry Shop

UCLA Facilities Management, Los Angeles, CA

Facilities Management is seeking a Lead Carpenter to work with other shop Managers, Supervisors, Project Managers and clients regarding various carpentry related project requirements. Provide estimates to clients and schedules for cabinet and case work projects. Provide daily updates as to the status of the projects to the Manager and/or Supervisor. Organize, assign, or modify daily work assignments of journey-level Carpenters, Facilities Mechanics, Facilities Workers, and/or Apprentice Carpenters in the shop. Assignments are given in terms of specific projects and/or expertise or specialty skills of Carpenters. Maintain in-shop supply inventory and monitor inventory levels to assure that materials and equipment used on a daily basis are available to satisfactorily complete a job function or when subordinate requests assistance.

Job Requirements

• Working knowledge of a variety of materials, equipment, methods and tools of the Carpenter's trade, Skill in estimating material and labor requirements related to the trade, including achievement of journey-level skills.
• Working knowledge of Class A construction and codes, fire codes, construction procedures and ADA requirements (ADA/Fire hardware installation).
• Satisfactory Completion of a Certified Carpentry Apprenticeship Program or equivalent education and experience
• Possession of valid California Driver's License Class C and the ability to drive University issued vehicle in the course of job duties
• Ability to bend, stoop and kneel; push, pull or carry up to 50 lbs or 80lbs with assistance

Full information concerning the job qualifications are listed on the official UCLA job posting.

How To Apply

Qualified applicants may apply for this position using the UCLA Career Opportunities website. Go to https://hr.mycareer.ucla.edu/ and search for Requisition 27714. Or, quicklink: http://hr.mycareer.ucla.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=72894

Please include in your resume any additional experience with commercial, industrial or hospital level carpentry including metal framing, OSHPD (Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development) standards and suspended ceiling installations or repairs.

Benefits

UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks of vacation per year; an average of 12 days sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan; various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, the University Credit Union, and much more!

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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