Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Bennington College is pleased to announce an opportunity for an experienced carpenter in our full-time, year-round role. Carpenters perform skilled work for all interior and exterior activities involved in the construction, remodeling, operation, maintenance and repair of all facilities and equipment. Work may be for new or existing residential housing, office buildings and/or general campus facilities. The hourly rate of pay is $30.63.

This position may require some overtime, as well as weekend and holiday coverage.

The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes generous paid time off benefits, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, short-term disability coverage, and a retirement plan with employer match. The College also offers educational benefits for the employee, spouse/partner and dependents.

• High School graduate and/or GED equivalent required; completion of a carpentry vocation/technical school or recognized apprenticeship program in carpentry is preferred.
• Five (5) plus years of relevant experience in the carpentry or building trades is required including experience and familiarity with all phases of carpentry work, from framing through finish work. Seven plus (7+) years’ experience preferred; cabinetmaker experience is a plus. Requires skilled carpentry ability which includes, among other things, the use of small hand and power tools, precision measuring and testing devices, mechanical equipment and materials applicable to the carpentry trade.
  
  Ability to interpret blueprints, technical drawings and schematics as well conceptualize, plan and execute advanced carpentry projects.
• Valid/current driver’s license required; required attendance and successful completion of College’s annual Hazardous Communication Training Program and other College-sponsored classes and seminars as determined by the College. Ability to understand proper use of chemicals used in the performance of position duties and maintain familiarity with the chemical’s material safety data sheets.
• Proficient in use of computer technology (gmail/email and other programs as needed).
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence;
  Ability to read, comprehend and follow oral instructions and procedures. Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.
• Exceptional customer service skills; demonstrated experience interacting and developing relationships with internal customers; demonstrated experience interacting and developing relationships with internal customers. Demonstrated ability to multi-task, respond to requests with a sense of urgency, and complete work orders in a timely manner.
• Math
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure and inventory, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals to solve problems.
• Reasoning Ability:
  Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems; considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and discussing ideas with supervisor. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations;
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, respond to requests with a sense of urgency, and complete work orders in a timely manner.

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