Carpenter

Churchill Downs Incorporated • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Carpenter constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and fixtures using hand and power tools while conforming to local building codes. The role performs structural work throughout the facility using blueprints, drawings, or oral instructions, and supports preventative and repair maintenance of the general structure of all buildings. Work may also include precise measurement, design, and assembly of construction projects.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be able to obtain a racing license from the Louisiana Racing Commission.
• Must have a valid state license or ID.
• Eight years of experience in the building construction trades, general building construction, or maintenance.
• Three years of experience at or above the foreman level, including supervision of journeyman tradesmen or skilled, advanced-level general maintenance personnel.

Responsibilities

• Construct and repair structural work in the facility using blueprints, drawings, or oral instructions.
• Build, repair, and install counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, building framework, and trim using carpenter's hand tools and power tools.
• Install glass in windows, doors, and partitions.
• Replace damaged ceiling tile, floor tile, and wall coverings.
• Build cabinets and other wooden equipment in the carpenter shop using woodworking machines such as saws, shapers, and jointers.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair maintenance on the general structural aspects of all buildings.
• Perform other tasks requiring precise measurement, design, and assembly of construction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed