Carpenter

University of Detroit Mercy•Detroit, MI

33d•$34

About The Position

Under general supervision, inspects, maintains, tests, repairs, installs, and modifies building interiors, finishes, furnishings, surfaces, and structures and all related equipment, fixtures, and systems at the University.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
At least three (3) years of documented experience in a commercial carpentry position or similar capacity.
Possession of a valid Driver’s License from the State of Michigan

Nice To Haves

At least five (5) years of documented experience in a commercial carpentry position or similar capacity.
State of Michigan Builder’s License and/or union journeyman’s card from carpenters’ union program preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs rough and finish carpentry work.
Proficiently operates a full range of woodworking machines including table saw, band saw, sander, miter saw, portable tools, etc.
Plans, estimates/quotes, and acquires materials and supplies for jobs.
Designs and constructs dust enclosures to isolate work areas from the surrounding areas.
Coordinates work with employees in other classifications.
Periodically assists in orienting, training, assigning, and checking the work of employees in lower classifications.
Performs corrective maintenance, inspections, preventative maintenance, surveys, tasks, and tests of assigned areas, buildings, equipment, machinery, spaces, and systems. Reports findings, discrepancies, deficiencies, and necessary corrective action to management.
Maintains the proper condition and appearance of areas, buildings, equipment, machinery, spaces, systems, and tools as assigned or directed by management.
Documents activities, events, and occurrences with work orders, reports, schedules, logs, and journals as directed by management.
Applies knowledge of general methods, procedures, safety, and techniques of the carpentry trade.
Applies and develops skills in methods, procedures, safety, techniques, equipment use, and tool use of the carpentry trade.
Maintains inventory of all related equipment, hardware, and supplies.
Records data for service history, purchasing, and inventory.
Cleans and leaves area of work in same condition or cleaner than prior to beginning of work.
Performs all other duties as assigned by management.