Carpenter II

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Carpenter to join their Design and Construction team. This role involves complex construction projects and requires hands-on experience in carpentry and construction. The Carpenter will be responsible for building, installing, altering, and repairing various structures and fixtures, working from sketches, diagrams, and drawings, and utilizing a range of hand and power tools. The position also involves working with building and masonry materials, loading/unloading materials, maintaining a clean work environment, and adhering to all safety regulations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent with the ability to read, write and understand English.
Formal carpentry coursework from a trade school or one year apprentice or two or more years as a carpenter.
Ability to set-up and operate tools and equipment associated with the carpentry trade.
Effective communications skills, both verbal and written.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Possess a valid state of residence driver's license.
Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing.
Comfortable working at heights and in varying environmental conditions.
Strong work ethic, reliability, and teamwork skills.
Ability to follow instructions and safety guidelines.
Positive attitude and effective communication.
Able to obtain a Secret level security clearance.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Previous construction experience in another trade.
Previous experience on a research lab campus.
Possess experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Build, install, alter, and repair structures and fixtures such as scaffolding, ladders, concrete chutes and forms, framework with wood and metals studs, drywall, suspended ceilings, roofing, flooring, doors, windows, and furniture.
Build standard shipping containers and crates.
Work from sketches, diagrams, and/or architectural/engineering drawings, using carpenter’s marking and measuring instruments (tapes, rules, levels, plumb bobs, and squares) hand tools (hammers, handsaws, chisels, planes, screwdrivers, etc.) and power tools of the trade (such as power-saws and power-nailers) to craft, fasten, fit, and assemble structures and fixtures.
Use building and masonry materials such as sand, brick, cement, block, structural tile, and concrete to lay out, dig, form, construct, repair, and restore foundations, footings, walls, partitions, sewers, walks, floors, and other structures.
At times work at heights and may be required to lift heavy objects.
Load, unload, and transport construction materials, tools, and equipment.
Remove debris and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Operate hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
Erect and dismantle temporary structures, such as scaffolding and barriers.
Follow all safety regulations, company policies, and site procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or operations lead.