Trades Generalist (Carpenter)

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 53,482 - 65,367; Full time

Job summary

Upstate Medical University in Syracuse is seeking a skilled Carpenter responsible for performing journeyman level work, including construction and repair tasks. The candidate will assist with projects, supervise others, and maintain equipment, ensuring high-quality workmanship in various carpentry tasks.

Minimum qualifications include four years of full-time experience in carpentry under a skilled tradesperson, with strong knowledge of tools and techniques. Salary is set at $59,425, with a standard 40-hour work week from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Four years of full-time carpentry experience under a skilled tradesperson.
• Complete training equivalent to an apprenticeship or equivalent program.
• Two years of experience in maintenance or mechanical work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform journeyman level work as a Carpenter.
• Assist in projects and supervise lower grade incumbents.
• Maintain new and existing equipment.

Skills

Carpentry techniques

Blueprint reading

Equipment maintenance

Math knowledge for carpentry

Education

Technical courses in skilled trades

Tools

Hand and 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, but are not limited to: construction and repair of walls, ceilings, floors, doors, cabinetry, counters, and shelving; roofing, millwork, furniture construction, repair and cabinetwork; small repairs to furniture, windows, screens, picture frames; installation of metal doors, frames, locks (mortise and cylindrical), door hardware, sheetrock, all types of ceilings (suspended, acoustic, aluminum pan); installation of floors and baseboards (VCT); installation of cabinets and countertops using proper anchoring methods; preparing surfaces for painting, cracking or jointing; minor repairs to sheetrock and plaster; priming and painting walls using appropriate techniques. Must demonstrate knowledge of math used in the carpentry trade and working knowledge of carpentry techniques; supervise and train; be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting; 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 tradesperson, providing training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship or equivalent program; or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in skilled trades at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.

Preferred Qualifications

Two years of experience in maintenance or mechanical work in related trades of masonry and painting under the supervision of a skilled tradesman or completion of an appropriate two‑year technical school course.

Work Days

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

Salary

$59,425