Carpenter

Carpenter

Major duties include:

• Applies the full range of carpentry skills and techniques to remove, disassemble, repair, replace, install and maintain various building structural components to accomplish repairs, alterations, additions and occasionally new construction;
• Uses mathematics and performing addition, subtraction, multiplication and division;
• Uses common carpenter's rule/square in terms of measuring material to the nearest 1/32 of an inch;
• Applies knowledge of stationary and portable shop materials such as various types and grades of wood, nails, hardware, finishes, molding, wall coverings, and roofing materials necessary to select the correct materials and apply correct trade methods of repair;
• Selects proper glues, epoxies, bonding agents and other materials required in a hospital setting;
• Measures, cuts, and fits wood, dry wall, window glass, light gauge metals, etc. to repair items according to appropriate trade practices;
• Reads work orders, equipment manuals, catalogs, sketches/drawings for gaining information to effectively assemble or repair equipment, doors, windows and hardware;
• Writes information on work orders, purchase order requests and other shop records;
• Reviews work orders to determine problem and scope of work required;
• Plans and lays out the work, selecting appropriate tools, supplies, parts and materials to accomplish work;
• Reviews and interprets drawings, blueprints and manuals as required to determine facility/system layout and location of specific structures and fixtures;
• Makes preventive maintenance inspections to determine safety hazards, damage and repair requirements;
• Sets up and operates the full range of industrial woodworking and related power and hand tools, such as portable drills, clippers, joiners, sanders, routers, power activated nail guns, combustion type saws, screw fasteners, drill presses, and table saws;
• Sets up and adjusts stationary power equipment and performing routine maintenance by lubricating machines, changing and sharpening saw blades, and adjusting drive belt tensions;

Work Schedule: Monday Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

Position Description Title/PD#: Carpenter/PD50250A

Physical Requirements:

• Physical Demands - Work assignments require the frequent handling of heavy materials and parts weighing more than 45 pounds. The work also requires pulling, pushing, reaching, walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, bending, and climbing for sustained periods of time. Physical effort is often strenuous and is typical of industrial construction trades.
• Working Conditions - The work is performed in a shop atmosphere that is frequently hot, dusty, dirty, and noisy. The Carpenter may be required to work outdoors in inclement weather. Working conditions are not always favorable. Some work is performed in a shop area with good lighting, temperature control and ventilation; but some work may be performed in abnormally hot, cold, wet, dark and/or poorly ventilated locations. Some work requires the use of ladders and scaffolds.