Carpenter

Cambridge Housing Authority • Cambridge, MA

10d • $0 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to perform a large variety of skilled tasks related to the carpenter’s craft. An incumbent must have the ability to perform new work construction as well as perform structural repairs to current buildings and construct or repair furniture. All activities must support the Cambridge Housing Authority’s (“Authority” or “CHA”) strategic goals and objectives and produce results that accomplish the goals of the Operations department.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or possession of a vocational technical certification beyond high school
• 5 to 7 years of experience in all aspects of building maintenance and construction
• Ability to follow structural drawings
• Ability to utilize all carpenter tools
• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license
• Must be insurable under CHA policies
• Must be able to successfully pass the Carpenter’s Test
• Strong background in math, measurements and safety
• Strong technical and construction skills, including framing walls and partitions, installing doors and windows, building stairs, and installing cabinets and molding
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, goals, objectives, operational entities, requirements and activities as they apply to the assigned area of responsibility in the CHA
• Extensive knowledge of all applicable federal and municipal building, construction and property maintenance laws, regulations and codes
• Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and corresponding OSHA safety precautions necessary for safe performance of assigned duties
• Extensive knowledge of architectural and structural principals and techniques
• In depth knowledge of general construction of residential and high rise structures
• Ability to read and interpret blue print drawings
• Ability to read and understand moderately complex repair and service manuals, diagrams, and instructions/warnings
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, suppliers and the general public

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of the Massachusetts Building Code is a plus

Responsibilities

• Utilizes on a regular basis general machines and hand tools, including, but not limited to table saws, band saws, carpenter squares, belt sanders, drill presses, and routers
• Installs all types of stairs, kitchen cabinets, counter tops, door frames, and windows of standard and nonstandard sizes
• Lifts heavy objects and works with and without assistance
• Performs renovations and new work construction, erects rough framing and completes finish trim
• Designs, fabricates and installs finished business office furniture such as shelves, bookcases and tables
• Maintains tools, materials and work space in a neat and orderly manner, observing all Authority and OSHA safety regulations
• Performs other related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree