Carpenter I Rutgers University

Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Carpenter I for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). The primary purpose of the Carpenter I position is to perform building related construction, maintenance and repair to assure safe and functional facilities. These duties also include related equipment installation, furniture installation, and repair. Oversees work of other mechanics and/or trades helpers.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Preforms routine maintenance on building structural features, architectural features, wall systems, flooring system, ceiling systems, windows and doors.
• Responds to all carpentry trouble calls and requests throughout the facilities.
• Inspects, tests, assures integrity of all related building features and systems throughout the facilities. Requesting work orders, completing work orders, and issuing status reports to supervision and/or management.
• Reads blue prints, diagrams, specifications, and lays out/performs work in accordance with all standards, regulations and/or applicable codes.
• Ability to use various hand and power tolls in the performance of work, including rules, measurement instruments, fastening tools, leveling systems, etc.
• Performs