Carpenter

NORTH GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY•Tigerville, SC

37d•Onsite

About The Position

The carpenter position’s main responsibilities are to construct, erect, install and repair structures according to job specifications. These duties may also include, but not limited to, working with wood, block, gypsum board, mechanical apparatuses, paint, and other materials. The position also may be asked to aid in the accomplishment of other tasks at the request of a Campus Enhancement Director or the VP of Campus Enhancement Services.

Requirements

Affirm an understanding of, and willingness not to advocate contrary to, the Baptist Faith & Message 2000
Affirm understanding of, and willingness not to advocate contrary to, the University’s Statement on Human Flourishing
Agree to abide by the employee handbooks, including community standards agreements.
Have a High School Diploma or its equivalent
Exhibit good mechanical skills to handle equipment and tools to avoid causing injuries to self and/or others
Strong communication skills
Attention to detail
Understanding of building codes
Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 80 pounds
Manual dexterity for using saws, hammers and many other tools
Frequent and long periods of standing, bending, stooping, kneeling and reaching
Works inside and outside in varying weather conditions, including exposure to extreme temperatures.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the carpentry field, Five years + experience preferred
Technical training through an apprenticeship preferred

Responsibilities

Works with all types of building materials, such as wood, steel, sheetrock, etc.
Ability to read and follow blueprints for the job
Ability to use a variety of power tools and measuring devices
Ability to work in all facets of construction, from large industrial jobs to small handyman jobs
Ability to identify issues and concerns in and around facilities, and to be able to discern best course of action for repair
Be flexible in the ability to perform tasks outside the standard duties of a carpenter
Be able to communicate clearly and effectively with peers and management.
Ability to understand and utilize the work order system CES uses to assign, track, and detail work requests on campus
Documents work completed in each work order as required/relates to each work order
Show strong customer service skills when interacting with students, faculty and staff across campus