Carpenter

Marshall University•Huntington, WV

About The Position

The Carpenter performs skilled carpentry work in the construction, maintenance, repair, and alteration of building structures and facilities using recognized carpentry procedures and techniques. The role includes preventive maintenance of carpentry tools and equipment and compliance with regulations and policies concerning safety, environmental protection, hazardous-waste disposal, and construction-related chemical substances and materials. Work is completed in response to work orders or verbal instructions. The Carpenter supports day-to-day university operations by responding to dispatched trouble calls, performing general campus maintenance, and completing work associated with athletic events, student activities, and emergency call-outs. The position also includes maintaining shop equipment, tools, vehicles, inventories, storage areas, and an organized, clean, safe work area.

Responsibilities

Use hand, pneumatic, and power tools to perform skilled carpentry work.
Construct new walls; hang sheetrock and doors; install hardware, ceiling grids and tiles, tile floors, carpet, base mold, finish, and trim.
Install glass in windows, doors, and partitions.
Inspect, repair, and clean roofs, roof drains, downspouts, and gutters.
Assemble and install furniture and other items according to manufacturers’ directions.
Perform basic concrete work.
Operate carpentry-related tools and equipment, including table saws, radial arm saws, routers, planers, sanders, special trim-fabricating tools, air compressors, jackhammers, backhoes, ditch witches, man lifts, ladders, and chainsaws.
Fabricate custom cabinetry and items such as wall and base cabinets, shelves, bookcases, mailboxes, computer stations, podiums, shadow boxes, and desks.
Create access through walls, floors, and other structures by dismantling or cutting through barriers as needed for repairs or new installations.
Follow policies, laws, and regulations concerning environmental protection, safety, hazardous-waste disposal, and construction-related chemical substances and materials.
Restore work sites after completing work, including removing tools, materials, debris, drop cloths, and tarpaulins; returning furniture and equipment; reassembling dismantled equipment; and coordinating cleaning, painting, or replacement of affected tiles and structural finishes.
Maintain knowledge of state, federal, and local codes and requirements relevant to carpentry.
Interpret schematic drawings, blueprints, OM manuals, and vendor literature.
Respond to dispatched trouble calls during the workday to support efficient university operations.
Perform general campus maintenance, including installing pencil sharpeners and chalkboards or whiteboards and inspecting and repairing chairs and desks.
Work required overtime for athletic events, student activities, and emergency call-out situations.
Complete truck and shop inventories as assigned.
Clean and organize storage and equipment rooms.
Repair, clean, and maintain shop equipment, tools, and vehicles.
Maintain a clean, safe, secure, and organized work area and materials.