Senior Carpenter

University of Oklahoma; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

The University of Oklahoma is seeking a journeyman carpenter to join facilities services in Tulsa. You will construct, install, and repair wooden, architectural, and structural elements and furnishings under general supervision.

A high school diploma or GED and 18 months of carpentry experience are required. Valid driver's license is required to operate university vehicles, and the role involves reading simple blueprints, estimating materials, and maintaining a clean, safe work area while

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 18 months carpentry experience required.
• Valid Driver's License to drive University vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Perform journeyman level carpentry work under general supervision.
• Construct, install, repair wooden, architectural, and structural elements and furnishings.
• Read simple blueprints; determine tools and materials for each job.
• Estimate costs of materials and labor; create materials lists.
• Operate carpentry tools; maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Record hours and materials for each job.
• Assist other skilled trades as needed.

Skills

Carpentry

Blueprint reading

Measuring

Material estimation

Tool operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

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