CARPENTER (DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) COUPE-CARP 13 (DOC 2650 S. California Ave)

Cook County•Chicago, IL

7d•$57•Onsite

About The Position

Plans and carries out the construction, installation and repair of structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools in conformance with local building codes. Shapes materials to prescribed measurements using saws, chisels, and planes. Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them together with nails, dowel pins, or glue. Verifies trueness of structure with plumb bob and carpenter's level. Studies blueprints, sketches and building plans for information pertaining to types of materials required, such as lumber or fiberboard, and dimensions of structures or fixtures to be fabricated. Builds stairs, lays and installs partitions and cabinet work. Covers subfloor with building paper to keep out moisture and lays hardwood, parquet, and wood-strip-block floors by nailing floors to subfloor or cementing them to mastic or asphalt base.

Requirements

Successful completion of an approved and recognized Carpentry apprenticeship program; OR five (5) years full-time professional experience as a Carpenter is required.
Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.
Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process.
Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver’s license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee).
Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.
Thorough and extensive knowledge in the principles, methods, and technologies of modern carpentry.
Ability to perform the essential job duties listed in the job summary.
Skill in the use and operation of hand and power tools.
Skill in reading and following blueprints, sketches and other types of instructions.
Thorough knowledge of the working properties of lumber, wood products and related construction materials used in the carpentry trade.
Knowledge of city, state and local building codes as they relate to carpentry/general construction.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

This position may require moderate to extensive travel to work assignments throughout Cook County, for which the employee must provide his or her own adequate means of transportation.

Responsibilities

Plans and carries out the construction, installation and repair of structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard.
Shapes materials to prescribed measurements using saws, chisels, and planes.
Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them together with nails, dowel pins, or glue.
Verifies trueness of structure with plumb bob and carpenter's level.
Studies blueprints, sketches and building plans for information pertaining to types of materials required, such as lumber or fiberboard, and dimensions of structures or fixtures to be fabricated.
Builds stairs, lays and installs partitions and cabinet work.
Covers subfloor with building paper to keep out moisture and lays hardwood, parquet, and wood-strip-block floors by nailing floors to subfloor or cementing them to mastic or asphalt base.