Carpenter (FT), CF3N30182FOM

College of DuPage•Glen Ellyn, IL

34d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of DuPage is seeking a Carpenter to perform work of moderate difficulty in all aspects of carpentry and building maintenance. This role involves demolishing, constructing, installing, troubleshooting, and performing preventative maintenance on building exteriors, interiors, structures, facades, finishes, and fixtures. The position requires reading and interpreting blueprints, coordinating with end users and subcontractors, and performing a variety of repair and installation tasks including windows, doors, drywall, flooring, and cabinetry. The Carpenter will also participate in snow removal operations, perform masonry and concrete repairs, and may assist with plumbing fixtures and grounds maintenance. Daily creation and completion of work orders are essential, and other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
One to two years of experience or a combination of equivalent education and related experience in carpentry or Building Maintenance required.
Minimally proficient in spoken and written English required.
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in position duties.
Valid Illinois Driver's License required.
Must be able to bend, reach, and work on hands and knees if necessary.
Position requires extensive walking and the ability to climb stairs, ladders, and work at heights with high personnel lifts and ladders.
Must be able to lift 50+ pounds.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.

Nice To Haves

Completed College related courses or apprentice preferred.
Snow removal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs work of moderate difficulty in all aspects of carpentry and building maintenance through demolishing, constructing, installing, troubleshooting, and performing preventative maintenance to all carpentry related building exteriors, interiors, structures, facades, finishes and fixtures.
Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
Provides material lists for projects and tasks.
Coordinates daily work with end users, subcontractors, and other facilities staff.
Installs, removes, secures, and repairs windows, glass and all types of window coverings.
Responsible for all carpentry related tasks during in house remodeling projects.
Installs and maintains various types of doors, door frames, locks, and door hardware.
Installs, patches, and finishes drywall and other wall and ceiling systems.
Installs and repairs commercial flooring systems.
Participates in snow removal operations.
Builds and installs structures, cabinetry, tables, workstations, countertops, bookcases and signage.
Maintains, Installs, assembles, moves office and classroom, furniture, fixtures and equipment.
Performs masonry and concrete repairs to both interior and exterior surfaces.
Skilled in use of carpentry hand tools and shop machinery.
Occasionally works with painters and applies paints, stains, coatings including graphics coverings to all types of surfaces.
May cross train coworkers on various types of equipment, projects and tasks related to field.
May install, repair, and remove, plumbing fixtures including associated drain and supply lines.
Occasionally assists Grounds section staff.
Works with, and occasionally under the direction of college locksmith during locksmith related projects and tasks.
Required to report to work during emergency conditions and may be assigned to report to college personnel at a different time, location, and to perform duties as necessary.
Must be able to install a complexity of items of considerable weight loads on various surfaces; work at significant heights.
Daily creation and completion of work orders.
Other related duties as assigned.