Carpenter

Carpentry TechnicianUnder general supervision of the Manager, Engineering Services, performs a full range of carpentry duties for physical facilities and equipment. Performs skilled tasks in the installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of physical facilities and equipment in compliance with local building codes. Work is performed independently subject to inspection in progress or upon completion.Characteristic Duties and ResponsibilitiesConstructs, troubleshoots, repairs, replaces, modifies, maintains and installs all types of building components and equipment including, but not limited to walls, doors, partitions, furniture, door closers, building hardware, roofs, ceilings, floors, windows, and architectural specialties.Performs maintenance inspection and prevention of building components, equipment and systems.Coordinates and prepares bids with contractors; field inspects, evaluates and collaborates with contractors.Provides technical assistance to operations personnel and other trades for daily operations, maintenance and repair.Estimates labor and material costs for minor repair and revision projects; reads, interprets and works from drawings, plans and sketches.Schedules repairs of physical facilities and equipment based on need and location; compiles data on repairs; prepares reports as required or assigned.Operates and maintains carpentry supplies, materials and machines including, but not limited to saws, planes, routers, jigs, and other tools.Trains Building Services staff on installation and repair of miscellaneous building hardware.Performs concrete, masonry, plaster, and drywall repairs.Performs complex security hardware installations, replacements and modifications including, but not limited to, lock sets, panic bars and automatic entrance devices.Participates in in-service training, workshops and other educational activities as required or assigned.Performs other related duties as required for the efficient operations of the division.QualificationsCompliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirements, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.Required Education: High school diploma or G.E.D and a trained journeyman carpenter with a Technical or para-professional certificate.Required Experience: Six (6) years of experience in journeyman maintenance experience in commercial or institutional building maintenance.Required License/Certification: Valid Wisconsin driver's license; Journeyman LicenseSpecialty Skills: Personally provide basic personal journeyman tools and transportation. Competencies The ideal candidate cultivates innovation, optimizes work processes, ensures accountability, collaborates effectively, demonstrates interpersonal savvy, communicates effectively, instills trust, maintains a customer focus, is action-oriented, values differences, prioritizes self-development, and shows compassion.Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:Thorough knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, methods, and practices used in carpentry and maintenance carpentry.Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of a personal computer, computer applications and software such as Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.Demonstrated experience and expertise in maintenance of lock and key systems and hardware.Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade and of established local building codesAbility to perform all duties usually associated with journeyman level carpentry workAbility to collaborate with contractors direct the work of assigned subordinates.Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions including the ability to read, interpret and work from drawings or plans; ability to sketch as built condition.Ability to recognize safety hazards.Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.Ability to work independently.Ability to create reports and record duties performed.Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with MATC staff, faculty, students and the general public.Ability to work with culturally diverse student and employee populations.Ability to work successfully with minimal supervision.Supplemental InformationThis is a full-time, in-person position based primarily at the Downtown Milwaukee campus. This position serves the entire district and requires travel to all campuses. Employees in this position typically work 40 hours per week, consisting of 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with standard hours generally between 6:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Work hours and schedules are subject to change based on operational and departmental needs. Compensation pay rates are listed up to the midpoint of the range and placement is determined based on years of experience, internal salary equity, and a review of the applicant's employment and educational background as listed on the job application.Application Materials & Requirements: Applicants (both internal and external) must complete the employment application in its entirety for consideration.1. Complete the Employment Application in its EntiretyYou must provide thorough and detailed information for all sections of the application form. An incomplete application will not be considered.EEO: Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at View phone number on click.appcast.io (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email View email address on click.appcast.io.