Senior Carpenter: Structural Woodwork & Installations

Churchill-Downs-Inc; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fair Grounds in New Orleans is seeking a skilled carpenter to construct, repair, and install structures and fixtures in accordance with blueprints and local codes. The role involves building cabinetry, frameworks, and trim, and performing precise measurements for safe, durable results.

The position requires extensive experience in building trades, leadership responsibilities, and the ability to obtain a racing license as mandated by state regulations.

Qualifications

• Eight years of experience in the building construction trades.
• Three years at or above foreman level and supervision of journeymen or skilled staff.
• Must be 21 years old and able to obtain a racing license.

Responsibilities

• Constructs and repairs structural work in facility from blueprints, drawings, or oral instructions.
• Builds, repairs, and installs counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, building framework, and trim using carpentry tools.
• Installs glass in windows, doors, and partitions.
• Replace damaged ceiling tile, floor tile, and wall coverings; may build cabinets and wooden equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs to general structural aspects of all buildings.
• Performs other tasks requiring precise measurement, design and assembly.

Skills

Carpentry

Blueprints

Tool use

Education

Foreman-level experience

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Woodworking machines

Job description

Fair Grounds in New Orleans is seeking a skilled carpenter to construct, repair, and install structures and fixtures in accordance with blueprints and local codes. The role involves building cabinetry, frameworks, and trim, and performing precise measurements for safe, durable results.

The position requires extensive experience in building trades, leadership responsibilities, and the ability to obtain a racing license as mandated by state regulations.