HIGHLIGHTS

Carpenters perform journey-level carpentry work and frequently supervise others in the construction and repair of structures and other wood items. This trade is the most generalized branch of the building trades encompassing several specialties in addition to carpentry including roofing, millwork, furniture construction, furniture finishing and repair, and cabinet work. In addition, incumbents may install and adjust door and building hardware including locks, door closures, door knobs, hinges, door checks, sash fittings and other lockwork activities as required

DIVISION OPERATING NEEDS

The ideal candidate will have :
-Working knowledge of carpentry techniques.
-Working knowledge of the math of the carpentry trade.
-Ability to plan, lay out and complete varied carpentry work
-Ability to read blueprints and interpret building and furniture plans
-Ability to use the tools, machines, equipment and materials of the carpentry trade.
-Ability to make standard arithmetic computations to size and locate the various details of the work, and to calculate the quantity of material and labor required for it.
-Ability to perform the physical tasks required of a Carpenter.
-Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.
-Ability to supervise and train others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of a NYS two-year Carpenter Traineeship or NYS two-year carpenter training program; OR successful completion of any equivalent carpenter two-year training or apprenticeship program;* OR four (4) years of full-time experience in carpentry under a skilled journey-level carpenter which would provide training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program. Apprenticeship training in carpentry or training gained by completion of technical courses in carpentry at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

This position will be supervised by the Maintenance Supervisor 2, SG-17.

This position may supervise subordinate maintenance personnel.

Function 1: Implementation and completion of any/all new construction associated with carpentry

-Construction and installation of any walls, celings, floors, windows, carpet systems, cabinets, sinks etc.
-Maintenance and repair of any doors, walls, windows, celings, roofs, counters, cabinets, flooring, furniture, millwork, glass etc.
-Care and maintenance of all carpentry machinery, tools (hand and motorized) etc.
-Plan, lay out and complete varied carpentry repairs
-Plan and estimate materials and parts for above repairs and any required projects

Function 2: Supervision

-Oversee all SG-09’s and SG-06’s assigned to carpenter
-Assist other campus’ SG-12’s and SG-06’s from a carpentry standpoint