Sr Maintenance Worker - Carpenter/Painter

Forest Lawn Mortuary•Glendale, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Forest Lawn has always attracted unique and exceptional individuals; those who aren’t satisfied with simply building a career, but want to go home at the end of the day knowing they’ve made a profound and positive difference in people’s lives. Our Carpenter and Painters Department is looking for an individual to join its team and perform senior-level commercial carpentry work. This position will perform a variety of remodeling, restoration, alteration, refurbishment, and new construction work on interior and exterior facility structures. Responsibilities include assembling wood and metal frameworks; installing insulation; fastening drywall; spreading surface compounds; and assisting with applying coats of stain, enamel, lacquer, varnish, and/or paint to decorate and protect surfaces. In addition, this position will assist with the installation of wood trim, acoustical ceiling tile systems, cabinetry, countertops, and a variety of accessories and fixtures; roof maintenance and repair; the installation, maintenance, and repair of Medeco lock hardware; and the construction, refinishing, and/or repair of custom woodwork.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Possession of an appropriate valid California driver’s license is required.
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
One alternative is the completion of the following classes/seminars from an accredited trade school, which is an acceptable credential (but is not required), as well as to have a minimum of two years of senior-level on-the-job experience in commercial building construction and maintenance.
A second alternative is to receive internal documented training covering all of the classes/seminars listed below by the department supervisor and/or a Senior Carpenter/Painter, along with acquiring a minimum of three years of senior-level on-the-job experience in commercial building construction and maintenance.

Responsibilities

Analyze simple drawings, specifications, oral instructions, and general requirements to determine the scope of work.
Use architectural drawings to define project parameters.
Prepare the site by protecting furniture, equipment, and floors with Ram Board, plastic sheeting, and/or drop cloths.
Prepare all areas for preliminary work and protect doors, windows, and related trim with masking tape and paper or plastic film.
Remove fixtures such as pictures, mounting brackets, dispensers, mirrors, etc., from walls prior to repairing or painting surfaces.
Wash interior and/or exterior surfaces prior to applying paint, varnish, lacquer, or other related materials.
Strip worn paint and sand surfaces.
Fill imperfections, cracks, seams, and holes with putty, plaster, or other materials before troweling or applying a topcoat or texture coat to surfaces.
Apply caulk, putty, plaster, and wood fillers to trim molding around doors, windows, ceilings, and floors.
Paint signs using block letters or decals, or apply lettering freehand.
Verify the trueness of structures using a laser level.
Measure and mark cutting lines on materials using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and/or marking gauges.
Perform measurements and calculations to estimate material needs and acquire resources.
Assist with applying protective primer and finish coats of paint, varnish, lacquer, and/or other related materials to interior and/or exterior surfaces of buildings, furniture, equipment, and other structures.
Assist with using brushes, spray guns, paint rollers, cloth materials, sponges, and fingers to create special effects and/or recreate textures, color matches, shadowing, shading, or graining on drywall and plaster surfaces.
Shape or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machine tools, and/or portable electric, battery-powered, or pneumatic tools.
Perform construction, assembly, and/or repair of wood and metal frameworks for temporary and permanent structures and buildings using hand tools, wood screws, nails, dowel pins, glue, etc.
Fit and install prefabricated window frames, doors, jambs, weather stripping, flashing, and finish hardware, such as locks, hinges, and kick plates.
Apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, wainscot, or decorative materials to walls.
Assist with performing interior trim work, such as installing crown molding, chair rail, base molding, window and/or door trim, etc.
Assist with performing exterior cladding work, such as installing flashings, bitumen paper with stucco, vinyl, wood, or metal siding, etc.
Assist with performing exterior trim work, such as installing corbels, cornices, fascia, and related moldings.