Carpenter

Department

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Job Description

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm

Responsibilities

• Performs variety of woodworking duties, including but not limited to rough carpentry, finish carpentry, installation and repair of hardware, flooring, windows, roofs, etc.

• Performs all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established Vassar College and departmental policies and procedures.

• Responsible for the upkeep of all tools and maintain all Vassar owned equipment assigned to the employee.

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment daily.

• Responsible for communicating and working effectively with other trades.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

• High school diploma, vocational training or equivalent required.

• A minimum of five years experience in all phases of carpentry. Academic trade or schooling is a plus, however it is not a substitute for experience.

• Must have some knowledge of cabinet work and furniture repair experience.

• Must be knowledgeable in the use of various hand and power tools and their maintenance relative to all scopes of the carpentry.

• Knowledge of carpentry methods and mathematics necessary.

• Requires ability to communicate effectively in English, including understanding, speaking, reading and writing. Good interpersonal skills.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently as well as in a team environment.

• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license.

• Must be able to perform repeated bending, squatting, stooping, pushing, and pulling.

• Must be able to stand and walk for a prolonged period of time.

• Must be able to move, position, place and transport objects up to and including 75 pounds.

• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders and scaffolding.

• Willingness to work overtime as available. Overtime is assigned according to seniority guidelines.

Hourly Rate: $37.52