Senior Maintenance Technician Carpentry Specialty

MSA Maintenance Senior Technician Carpentry Specialty

An MSA Maintenance Senior Technician Carpentry Specialty is the advanced level of skilled maintenance work with primary responsibility for performing journey-level and advanced carpentry work in support of Maryland Stadium Authority facilities and operations. An employee in this classification performs skilled construction, installation, alteration, preventive maintenance, and repair of buildings, structures, fixtures, furnishings, doors, walls, ceilings, flooring, cabinetry, and other facility components. The employee is expected to possess substantial knowledge and demonstrated skill in the carpentry trade and to independently assess carpentry-related problems, determine appropriate methods of repair or construction, estimate materials and labor requirements, and complete assignments in accordance with accepted trade practices. While carpentry is the primary trade specialty of this position, the employee is also expected to possess general building maintenance knowledge and sufficient skills in other trades to perform routine and minor maintenance and repair assignments involving plumbing, electrical, painting, masonry, mechanical equipment, and other facility systems when such work does not require a specialized license or certification.

Work at this level is distinguished from lower-level maintenance classifications by the complexity of assignments, advanced carpentry skills required, degree of independent judgment exercised, and responsibility for diagnosing and resolving difficult building maintenance and construction problems. Employees do not normally exercise formal supervisory responsibility. However, employees may provide technical guidance and direction to less experienced skilled or unskilled maintenance employees, assist with coordinating projects and work assignments, and serve as a technical resource on carpentry-related projects. Employees receive general direction from a Facilities Assistant Manager or other designated higher-level maintenance staff. Employees may be required to work in areas of extreme heat or cold; work from ladders, lifts, or scaffolding; and lift, carry, move, and position building materials, tools, furniture, equipment, and other heavy objects.

Examples Of Work

• Performs skilled and advanced carpentry work in the construction, installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of buildings, structures, fixtures, furnishings, and facility components.
• Constructs, installs, repairs, replaces, and modifies walls, partitions, doors, door frames, windows, ceilings, flooring, trim, molding, cabinetry, shelving, counters, furniture, and other wood or manufactured building components.
• Frames walls, partitions, openings, platforms, enclosures, and other structures using wood, metal studs, and other appropriate building materials.
• Installs, adjusts, repairs, and replaces doors, frames, hinges, locks, closers, panic hardware, thresholds, and related architectural hardware.
• Performs finish carpentry, including installation and repair of trim, molding, baseboards, cabinetry, countertops, shelving, paneling, and other finished surfaces.
• Installs and repairs drywall, wallboard, ceiling systems, and related materials, including measuring, cutting, fitting, fastening, patching, and finishing.
• Installs, repairs, and replaces various types of flooring and associated components as assigned.
• Measures, cuts, shapes, assembles, and installs wood, metal, composite, and other construction materials using hand tools, power tools, and stationary woodworking equipment.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings, sketches, specifications, measurements, work orders, and other technical information necessary to complete carpentry and construction assignments.
• Develops layouts and determines appropriate dimensions, materials, methods, and sequencing for assigned carpentry projects.
• Estimates quantities of lumber, hardware, fasteners, wallboard, flooring, ceiling materials, and other supplies required for projects.
• Identifies structural, architectural, or building-component deficiencies and recommends appropriate repair or replacement.
• Performs preventive maintenance and inspections of doors, hardware, walls, ceilings, flooring, furnishings, and other architectural components.
• Constructs and installs temporary structures, partitions, barriers, platforms, displays, work areas, and other components required to support facility operations, events, renovations, or special projects.
• Repairs and maintains fencing, gates, railings, benches, signs, and other facility structures and fixtures.
• Performs painting and surface preparation associated with carpentry and building repair work, including patching, sanding, caulking, sealing, staining, priming, and painting.
• Performs minor masonry, concrete, and tile repairs associated with building and facility maintenance.
• Performs routine and minor plumbing repairs, such as replacing fixtures, hardware, faucets, seals, and other components, when within the employee & demonstrated competency and permitted by applicable requirements.
• Performs routine and minor electrical maintenance, such as replacing lamps, fixtures, switches, receptacle covers, or similar components, when permitted by applicable laws, regulations, and MSA procedures.
• Assists HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other skilled trades personnel with maintenance, repair, construction, and renovation projects as needed.
• Performs general facility maintenance and repair assignments outside the primary carpentry specialty when operational needs require.
• Responds to work orders, service requests, facility deficiencies, equipment failures, and emergency maintenance situations.
• Determines the tools, equipment, materials, and supplies required to complete assigned work and prepares rough estimates of project time and material requirements.
• Operates saws, drills, sanders, routers, nailers, grinders, and other hand, power, and stationary tools associated with carpentry and general maintenance work.
• Maintains carpentry tools, power equipment, work areas, and materials in a safe, clean, organized, and serviceable condition.
• Documents completed work, materials used, facility conditions, and recommended follow-up action using applicable work-order or computerized maintenance management systems.
• Inspects buildings, structures, equipment, and grounds to identify maintenance needs and potential safety hazards.
• Assists with monitoring work performed by contractors and vendors and reports deficiencies or concerns to management.
• Operates automobiles, pickup trucks, vans, lifts, and other vehicles and equipment required to perform assigned duties.
• Complies with applicable occupational safety requirements, building codes, manufacturer instructions, and MSA policies and procedures.
• May provide technical guidance, demonstrate proper work methods, and assist in training less experienced maintenance employees.
• May assist supervisors with planning carpentry projects, determining material requirements, establishing work sequences, and coordinating work with other trades.
• Supports facility operations during events, emergencies, inclement weather, and other operational requirements.
• Performs other duties and functions appropriate to the position as assigned and required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Key Competencies

(The following generally describes the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are required to enter the job or to be learned within a short period of time to successfully perform the assigned tasks.)

• Advanced knowledge of the methods, practices, techniques, tools, equipment, and materials used in the carpentry trade.
• Skill in rough and finish carpentry and in the construction, installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of building components.
• Skill in framing, drywall installation and repair, door and hardware installation, cabinetry, trim work, ceiling systems, flooring, and related architectural maintenance.
• Skill in accurately measuring, laying out, cutting, fitting, assembling, fastening, and installing construction materials.
• Skill in safely operating hand tools, power tools, saws, drills, sanders, routers, nailers, and other carpentry and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, sketches, specifications, equipment instructions, and work orders.
• Ability to independently diagnose carpentry and general building maintenance problems and determine appropriate corrective action.
• Ability to calculate measurements, dimensions, areas, quantities, and other mathematical information necessary for carpentry and construction work.
• Ability to estimate labor, materials, tools, and time required to complete assigned projects.
• Working knowledge of general building construction and maintenance practices.
• Working knowledge of painting, drywall, masonry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and other general maintenance practices sufficient to perform minor repairs and assist other trades.
• Knowledge of applicable occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions associated with carpentry, construction, and facility maintenance.
• Ability to recognize work that requires a licensed or specially certified tradesperson and to refer such work appropriately.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments and respond to changing facility and operational needs.
• Ability to maintain accurate maintenance records and prepare clear work documentation.
• Ability to use computerized maintenance management systems, electronic work-order systems, email, and other technology necessary to perform and document assigned work.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, coworkers, contractors, vendors, tenants, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and assistance to less experienced employees.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment within established policies, procedures, safety requirements, and accepted trade practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective