Carpenter Master

Louisiana State University•Baton Rouge, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an advanced Journeyman position which performs carpentry work, flooring, glass work, door/window work, and, as required, lock work, regardless of the nature or complexity of the work. In addition, performs lead worker duties over assigned carpenter and maintenance worker employees & contractors. This job may also require the understanding and safe operation of heavy equipment.

Requirements

Three years of experience or training in the carpentry trade.
One year of the required experience must have been on-the-job experience.
Valid Driver's License
Requires an MVR
Subject to drug screens per PM-33/PS-67/FASOP HR-04.
This position is classified as a safety and security-sensitive position.
These positions are subject to drug screens per PS-67/FASOP HR-04.
This position is considered emergency essential and may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure per PS-18.
This position will require a physical evaluation based on the physical demands required.
Must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Provides supervisory assistance to one or more carpenters.
Directs and trains assigned carpenter apprentices and helpers.

Responsibilities

Working independently with minimum supervision to investigate and respond to all carpentry emergency situations and make necessary repairs to windows, doors, stairs, specialty doors, roll-up and rolling walls, tool boxes, podiums, and concrete forms.
Assesses the situation and initiates work orders to the proper trades personnel if not carpentry-related.
Analyzes emergency and routine situations to determine tools and materials necessary to complete assignments.
Performs carpentry repairs, remodeling, maintenance, construction, alterations on auxiliary and academic facilities both in emergency and routine situations.
Produces molding and other fine items of both wood and artificial material by operating all types of equipment associated with the carpentry trade; rip saws, cut off saws, plainers, drill presses, jointers, jig saws, grinders, shapers, mortising, tenoning, and bore machines.
Sands and finishes furniture, cabinets, finished articles of wood, and artificial materials.
Fits, cuts, and fastens all types of wall coverings such as plywood, paneling, sheetrock, and FRP panels, etc.
Repairs and installs support grids, drop ceilings, baseboards, and floor tiles.
Maintains, repairs, and installs door closures, panic devices, door locks, and door mullions.
Performs all duties assigned to the Journeyman carpentry level.
Assumes supervisory responsibilities in the absence of carpenter supervisor.
Assesses all emergency situations and immediately implements necessary work to eliminate all dangerous/hazardous situations.
Maintains records of work assignments completed each day.
Initiates requisition orders and necessary paperwork to ensure that the proper materials are on hand.
Operates heavy equipment & machinery (such as large man-lifts, scissor-lifts, fork-lifts, & large trucks with trailers).