Carpenter/Painter

Description Summary Perform general carpentry work to include building, installing, repairing, and maintaining of structures, furniture, doors, windows, etc. as directed. Operate associated power and hand tools and equipment. Ideal candidate will have expertise in finish carpentry. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Studies blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to type of material required, such as lumber or fiberboard, and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated. Selects specified type of lumber or other materials. Prepares layout. Shapes materials to prescribed measurements.

Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them together with nails, dowel pins, or glue. Verifies trueness of structure with plumb bob and carpenter's level. Welds metal parts to steel structural members. Build and install door and window framings; install locks, door knobs, and other hardware. Repair and maintain doors, floors, windows, partitions, ceiling and building exteriors. Build, repair, and refinish wood furniture and fixtures to include cabinets, tables, shelving, bulletin boards, etc. Maintain carpentry tools in working order. Erect, maintain, and dismantles walls and structures. Hang and finish drywall as needed.

Repairs and prepares surfaces to be painted, including patching, cleaning, scraping, sanding, priming, etc. Takes protective measures to cover floors and furnishings in the immediate vicinity of the areas to be painted. Uses all safety precautions when erecting, using, and tearing down ladders and scaffolding. Paints repaired/prepared surfaced with proper finishes. Keeps job site clean and in order which may include washing walls, vacuuming floors, moving furnishings, etc. Works cooperatively, efficiently, courteously and professionally with other operations and maintenance trades as well as faculty and staff to ensure the least possible disruption occurs during the application of paint.

Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies : Analytical - Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures. Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.

Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget. Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service ; Responds to…

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