Carpenter

Davidson College • Davidson, NC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Carpenters perform entry-level carpentry work in construction, repair, and renovation of floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, and screens using blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions. The position constructs and repairs cabinets, furniture, doors, windows, office equipment, and other wooden articles using woodworking machines and hand tools. It also includes cleaning and repairing gutters and roof systems, as well as work on keys and locks.

The Carpenter fabricates and installs structural components and casework according to plans and field measurements, operates woodworking equipment, and maintains clean work and shop areas. Other tasks and participation in an on-call rotation may be assigned. This role is classified as essential personnel and must work during inclement weather and school closings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license.
• Three to five years of experience as a carpenter.
• Familiarity with carpentry trade terminology, plywood grade marks, and lumber grades.
• Experience with all aspects of carpentry safety procedures.
• Skills in structural carpentry, cabinet work, and other fine work.
• Ability to climb and work from ladders, bucket trucks, and boom lifts.
• Ability to tolerate heights and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Read prints, sketches, and other instructions to determine measurements and specifications for constructing and repairing wooden articles.
• Perform carpentry work in the construction, repair, and renovation of floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, and screens.
• Fabricate and install structural components and casework according to plans and field measurements.
• Construct and repair cabinets, furniture, doors, windows, office equipment, and other wooden articles using woodworking machines and hand tools.
• Clean and repair gutters and roof systems, and perform work involving keys and locks.
• Maintain cleanliness of work and shop areas.
• Operate woodworking equipment and machine-saw, plane, drill, or mortise lumber for doors, cabinets, shelves, molding, and related fixtures.
• Perform other assigned tasks and participate in an on-call rotation.
• Work during inclement weather and school closings as essential personnel.

What This Job Offers

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