Senior Carpenter

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOM; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOM in Tulsa, OK seeks a journeyman level carpenter to construct, install and repair wooden and architectural elements. Under supervision, you will read blueprints, determine job specifications, and select tools and materials for projects.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 18 months of carpentry experience, plus a valid driver's license to operate university vehicles. Background check required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 18 months carpentry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Constructs, installs, and repairs wooden, architectural, and structural elements and furnishings.
• Reads and interprets blueprints or diagrams to determine specifications for job.
• Estimates material costs, creates materials list, and requisitions supplies.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area and operates power carpentry equipment.
• Records hours and materials used on each job.

Skills

Carpentry

Blueprint reading

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Drill presses

Shapers

Planers

Jointers

Saws

Sanding machines

Job description

Pay Range: Commensurate based on education and experience

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Position Introduction:

Responsible for journeyman level carpentry work. Under general supervision, constructs, installs, and repairs wooden, architectural, and structural elements and furnishings.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED
• 18 months carpentry experience.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

• Valid Driver's License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire date

Department Preferences:

• Responsible for journeyman level carpentry work.
• Under general supervision, constructs, installs, and repairs wooden, architectural, and structural elements and furnishings.
• Reads and interprets simple blueprints.
• May establish the specifications of each job based on blueprints, drawings, and diagrams.
• Determines the tools and materials required for each job.
• Measures and marks dimensions before cutting material to ensure a proper fit.
• Constructs, repairs, installs and inspects wooden, architectural, structural elements, furnishings, and new and altered casework on construction projects.
• Estimates costs of materials and labor, creates materials list, and requisitions supplies for each job and discusses with supervisor.
• Constructs drywall partitions. Installs wood and metal doors and frames with related hardware.
• Repairs and replaces acoustical tile ceilings, furniture, fixtures, crates, and lockers.
• Uses power equipment such as drill presses, shapers, planers, jointers, saws, and sanding machines to perform necessary carpentry work.
• Operates and maintains all associated carpentry equipment. Maintains a clean, neat, and safe work area.
• Records hours and any materials or supplies used on each job.
• Continues to stay abreast of changing technologies, procedures, and new products by reading appropriate trade journals, safety codes, and operating manuals.
• May clear ice and snow from sidewalks, streets, and parking areas using hand tools and/or heavy equipment.
• Participates in training and educational activities.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position to include assisting any skilled trade.

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes