Senior Carpenter

University of Oklahoma•Tulsa, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for journeyman level carpentry work. Under general supervision, constructs, installs, and repairs wooden, architectural, and structural elements and furnishings. Reads and interprets simple blueprints. May establish the specifications of each job based on blueprints, drawings, and diagrams. Determines the tools and materials required for each job. Measures and marks dimensions before cutting material to ensure a proper fit. Constructs, repairs, installs and inspects wooden, architectural, structural elements, furnishings, and new and altered casework on construction projects. Estimates costs of materials and labor, creates materials list, and requisitions supplies for each job and discusses with supervisor. Constructs drywall partitions. Installs wood and metal doors and frames with related hardware. Repairs and replaces acoustical tile ceilings, furniture, fixtures, crates, and lockers. Uses power equipment such as drill presses, shapers, planers, jointers, saws, and sanding machines to perform necessary carpentry work. Operates and maintains all associated carpentry equipment. Maintains a clean, neat, and safe work area. Records hours and any materials or supplies used on each job. Continues to stay abreast of changing technologies, procedures, and new products by reading appropriate trade journals, safety codes, and operating manuals. May clear ice and snow from sidewalks, streets, and parking areas using hand tools and/or heavy equipment. Participates in training and educational activities. Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position to include assisting any skilled trade.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
18 months carpentry experience
Valid Driver's License or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire date

Responsibilities

Constructs, installs, and repairs wooden, architectural, and structural elements and furnishings.
Reads and interprets simple blueprints.
Establishes the specifications of each job based on blueprints, drawings, and diagrams.
Determines the tools and materials required for each job.
Measures and marks dimensions before cutting material to ensure a proper fit.
Constructs, repairs, installs and inspects wooden, architectural, structural elements, furnishings, and new and altered casework on construction projects.
Estimates costs of materials and labor, creates materials list, and requisitions supplies for each job and discusses with supervisor.
Constructs drywall partitions.
Installs wood and metal doors and frames with related hardware.
Repairs and replaces acoustical tile ceilings, furniture, fixtures, crates, and lockers.
Uses power equipment such as drill presses, shapers, planers, jointers, saws, and sanding machines to perform necessary carpentry work.
Operates and maintains all associated carpentry equipment.
Maintains a clean, neat, and safe work area.
Records hours and any materials or supplies used on each job.
Stays abreast of changing technologies, procedures, and new products by reading appropriate trade journals, safety codes, and operating manuals.
May clear ice and snow from sidewalks, streets, and parking areas using hand tools and/or heavy equipment.
Participates in training and educational activities.
Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position to include assisting any skilled trade.