Journeyman Carpenter

Journeyman Carpenter 1st Shift

This is primarily a skilled carpentry position. Journeyman Carpenter is a formal title for a carpenter who has successfully completed a state-approved apprenticeship program and has at least 5 years of experience in the carpentry trade. Employers strongly prefer candidates with experience in the public sector or industry. Requires knowledge and skill in using forklifts, man lifts, and hand and power tools required in the related trade. Knowledge of ADA requirements as related to carpentry. Requires the ability to perform math computations needed in the trade; the ability to read blueprints; and basic building code knowledge as it relates to work in the related trade. Required to work overtime on both a scheduled and an emergency basis. Subject to after-hours recall.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school degree.
• Ability to lift materials and other equipment as necessary.
• Valid Michigan driver's license and meet the requirements of the Michigan Essential Insurance Act, District Driving Standard.
• Person of the highest integrity and possess a work record of reliability, trustworthiness, and honesty.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for scheduling, reviewing, installing, repairing, overseeing, and maintaining all structural and aesthetic components of the building.
• Review, modify, and prioritize all incoming work orders.
• Coordinate work orders and work schedules with departments, sites, and contractors.
• Research and study all applicable carpentry codes to ensure the District is in compliance with all State of Michigan construction codes for all remodel and repair projects.
• Recommend to the Assistant Superintendent or designee what needs to be accomplished to eliminate ongoing carpentry issues.
• Coordinate meetings between contractors and building sites regarding contract work.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert and interface with project coordinators, engineers, general contractors, and subcontractors on project design, development, and site visits.
• Performing quality control inspections and certifying completed work.
• Provide time-and materials estimates for carpentry-related projects upon request from district sites.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to loud depending on the activity of the day.