Carpenter

Western Washington University•Bellingham, WA

12d•$5,012 - $5,811

About The Position

The Carpenter works independently at the journey level and as part of a small team, taking direction from supervisors and leads. The position performs a variety of carpentry tasks to maintain, repair, and renovate Western Washington University facilities. Work includes framing walls, ceilings, and door openings; fabricating, installing, modifying, and repairing cabinetry, fixtures, and furniture; installing wall coverings; patching, forming, and pouring concrete; working with plastic laminates and solid-surface materials; fabricating and repairing doors and hardware; repairing window and door glazing; installing boards, shelving, acoustical treatments, ceiling tiles, and suspended ceiling systems. The position also drives a service truck as required and transports materials, equipment, supplies, and personnel to WWU job sites. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Four years of full-time journey-level carpentry experience in a commercial or institutional environment; journey level is achieved after four years at the apprentice level.
Experience installing and fabricating doors and door hardware in institutional and commercial applications, including door closers, door operators, panic hardware, and locksets.
Experience framing walls, ceilings, and doors using wood and metal materials.
Experience installing a variety of wall coverings, including gypsum wallboard and plaster.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, detail sketches, plans, and building specifications.
Ability to perform accurate material take-offs, help estimate projects, and assist with field design work such as shop drawings.
Experience using applicable hand tools and operating power equipment such as saws, jointers, sanders, planers, and boring and mortising machines.
Ability to clean, sharpen, maintain, and repair tools and equipment.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain a positive image and a friendly, cooperative manner with students, staff, and faculty at all organizational levels.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage time and work under pressure, including tight schedules and deadlines.
Ability to perform tasks requiring respirators, including particulate and half-face cartridge respirators.
Must meet fit-test requirements for wearing respirators to perform assigned tasks.
Physical ability to perform all job functions.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license or ability to obtain one before starting work.
Ability to drive a service truck as required and load and unload materials and supplies.
Must obtain an Asbestos Worker certificate within one year of employment.

Nice To Haves

Strong working knowledge of Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, with the ability to apply relevant safety standards and requirements.
Current Asbestos Worker Certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain, repair, and renovate university facilities through a variety of carpentry tasks.
Frame walls, ceilings, and door openings using wood and metal materials.
Fabricate, install, modify, and repair cabinetry, fixtures, and furniture using a variety of materials.
Install wall coverings, including brick, stone, and FRP panels.
Patch, form, and pour concrete for stairs, slabs, and walls.
Install and repair plastic laminates and solid-surface materials such as Corian.
Fabricate, install, and repair doors and door hardware.
Repair and replace glazing in windows and doors.
Fabricate and install bulletin boards, whiteboards, chalkboards, shelving, and related fixtures on various wall surfaces.
Install acoustical treatments, ceiling tiles, and suspended ceiling systems.
Drive a service truck as required and load, transport, and unload materials, supplies, equipment, and personnel to job sites throughout WWU.
Perform other duties as assigned.