Trades Generalist (Carpenter)

SUNY Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 49,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join their team. In this role, you will perform journeyman-level carpentry, including the construction and repair of various structures and installations. You will also assist in projects and supervise lower-grade workers while maintaining high standards of quality. This position offers a permanent opportunity with a structured work schedule, allowing you to showcase your expertise in carpentry, painting, and masonry. If you possess a valid New York State driver's license and have a passion for craftsmanship, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 4 years of full-time carpentry experience under a skilled journeyman.
• 2 years of experience in maintenance or mechanical work in related trades.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction and repair of walls, ceilings, and cabinetry.
• Supervise and instruct lower grade incumbents as needed.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

Masonry

Blueprint Reading

Supervision

Mathematics for Carpentry

Education

Technical School Course in Carpentry

Apprenticeship in Carpentry

Tools

Hand Tools

Shop Tools

Job description

Job Summary:

Responsible for performing journeyman level work as a Carpenter and semi-skilled work in painting and masonry. Will assist in carrying out projects, and may supervise and instruct lower grade incumbents as needed; will read blueprints and maintain new and existing equipment. Must have basic knowledge of all hand and shop tools associated with the carpentry trade. Specific duties include:

1. Perform journeyman level carpentry including construction and repair of walls, ceilings, floors, doors, cabinetry, counters, and shelving.
2. Includes roofing, millwork, furniture construction, repair, and cabinetwork.
3. Make small repairs to furniture, windows, screens, and picture frames.
4. Installation of metal doors and frames and adjust doors and hardware including locks (mortise and cylindrical), door closures, door knobs, hinges, door checks, sash fittings.
5. Install metal framing, sheetrock, and all types of ceilings, including suspended, acoustical, and aluminum pan using proper methods and techniques of trade.
6. Install floors and baseboards (VCT); install cabinets and countertops using proper anchoring methods.
7. Prepare surfaces for painting using appropriate methods and tools, including cracks or joints.
8. Make minor repairs to sheetrock and plaster walls; prime and apply paint to walls using appropriate techniques.
9. Must demonstrate knowledge of math used in the carpentry trade, demonstrating working knowledge of carpentry techniques; supervise and train.
10. Must be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting.
11. Must possess and maintain a valid New York State driver's license.

Minimum Qualifications:

Four years of full-time experience in the Carpentry trade under a skilled journeyman which would provide training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program. Apprentice training in the carpentry trade or training gained by the completion of technical courses in a trade school or institute may be substituted for the above experience on a year-for-year basis. Must possess 2 years of experience in maintenance or mechanical work in related trades of Masonry & Painting under the supervision of a skilled tradesman or completion of an appropriate 2-year technical school course.

Preferred Qualifications:

Not specified.

Work Days:

Schedule based on 40 hour work week. Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm

Message to Applicants:

Position Status: Permanent

Salary: $48,956

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

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