Carpenter Journeyperson

Cornell University • City of Ithaca, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform maintenance and construction on all building systems associated with the carpentry trade. Individual must have a strong knowledge of carpentry trade, shop machinery and an ability to read shop and field
drawings. Follow all codes and procedures for carpentry trade.
Ours is a values–based organization where all employees are accountable for supporting the organization’s
values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity. IPP employees are required to attend staff
development trainings and participate in the performance evaluation process.
While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.
This is a Contract, union position within the BTC. The starting pay rate is $37.97/hour.
We are a value–based organization where all employees are accountable for supporting the organization’s values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity. Facilities and Campus Services employees are required to attend staff development trainings and participate in the performance evaluation process.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in the carpentry or related field.
• Strong knowledge of carpentry trade, shop machinery, of codes and procedures for carpentry trade, and an ability to read shop and field drawings required.
• Must have and maintain a valid US driver’s license; may be required to operate a motor vehicle (your own vehicle or Cornell-owned) to travel to/from job sites.
• Good customer relations, interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
• Required to inspect and work in crawl spaces, attics, laboratories, ventilation equipment, mechanical rooms, mechanical shafts, sub basements and confined, isolated areas.
• Access to these may be by ladder or scaffold tower on platforms up to 100’ high.
• Risk exposure to asbestos, toxic vapors, heat, cold, height and accumulated dirt.
• Use of employer provided safety equipment, including a respirator, is required.
• Must be available to work overtime as duties require, including weekends. Possibility of shift work.
• Must have ability to ascend and descend heights, have agility and freedom of movement, ability to climb stairs, ladders and scaffold, and ability to move easily in confined spaces.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Proficiency in cabinet making is required for employees assigned to related tasks.
• Competency in operating large-scale woodworking machinery as assignments require.
• Must belong to the local Carpenter Union or be willing to join within 30 days after starting employment at Cornell.

Nice To Haves

• Apprentice certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and construction on all building systems associated with the carpentry trade.
• Follow all codes and procedures for carpentry trade.
• Deliver heavy material to job sites.

Benefits

• Cornell provides great benefits that include educational benefits, access to a plethora of wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, health care options to choose from, generous paid leave provisions: 3 weeks of vacation leave, health and personal leave, 13 holidays (including end of year winter break through New Year’s Day), 2 floating holidays, and superior retirement contributions.
• Cornell has also been nationally recognized as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED