Journeyworker - Carpenter (Facilities Management)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

46d•Onsite

About The Position

Facilities Management is seeking a Journeyworker – Carpenter who performs maintenance, installation, and repair work, and planning thereof, for building structures, equipment, systems, and components. This work is performed under limited supervision and using the tools and techniques of the carpentry trade. This position functions as a team leader and subject matter expert to train apprentices and more junior members of the Facilities team.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of electrical techniques, planning, estimating, codes, procedures, and materials, as demonstrated by passing a master carpenter certification exam administered by a local or state government.
Applies high level of carpentry and safety knowledge indicated herein.
Safely uses tools and equipment
Knowledge of safety rules, procedures, and practices, including the proper use of safety equipment as defined by OSHA and industry standards.
Identifies and avoids hazards as indicated by warning labels, signage, lights, and other warning devices.
Master Carpenter preferred.
Successful completion of a Carpentry Apprenticeship Program, which is approved/accepted by local or state government.
High School diploma or GED required.
Journeymen or Master License required.
Five years of related experience required.

Nice To Haves

Must be able to effectively communicate with supervisors, co-workers, and departmental clients.
Possesses the ability to solve problems and manage information effectively.
Must be able to complete tasks based on pre-determined timelines and deadlines.

Responsibilities

Performs inspections and maintenance of building structures, equipment, and systems such as roofing frames, rafters, partitions, joists, stud work, cabinets, shelving, furniture, drywall, fixtures, and locks to ensure safety and functionality.
Reads and interprets complex schematic and construction drawings, service manuals, and other technical documents.
Follows instructions provided by blueprints, drawings, written materials, work orders, and oral instructions.
Identifies, analyzes, diagnoses, and resolves routine and complex carpentry problems and component conditions.
Adheres to all applicable requirements, including safety standards and local codes.
Interprets diagrams, blueprints, and other related drawings.
Inventories and properly track supplies, equipment, tools, and machinery.
Communicates with Facilities leadership, other related trades, apprentices, and coworkers effectively to promote efficiency.
Trains peer and lower-level positions as directed by supervisor, based on the guidelines of the JHU Apprenticeship program.
Works with the Carpentry Shop Maintenance Workers to requisition in-house stock items.
Requests non-stock items for purchase, subject to supervisor approval.
Makes decisions based on trade practices, building code, and supervisor direction as appropriate for the scope of this position.
Plans and estimates the materials and labor required to perform demand work and construction projects.
Actively engages Carpentry Shop Maintenance Workers into skills-based training activities to build their knowledge and effectively trains them for growing skills independence.
Recommends and participates in departmental operations development, improvement, and implementation as it relates to current/anticipated workload.
Performs work within reasonable lengths of time as measured against trade, industry, or engineering standards.