Maintenance Carpenter -II

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a prestigious research and development organization that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) is a nonprofit organization that manages and operates the NRAO under a cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation. The Observatory is a hub for technological and scientific collaboration, operating state-of-the-art radio telescope facilities for use by the international scientific community.

The Observatory has been instrumental in the study of black holes, galaxies, and the early universe.

The NRAO has an opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Carpenter I-II in our Engineering Services Division at the Very Large Array (VLA). supervision designs, lays out, constructs, maintains, modifies, repairs, and installs structures and components meeting standard building codes.

The position is based at the Very Large Array, 50 miles west of Socorro, NM. Socorro is a small, historical town in the Rio Grande Valley, 75 miles south of Albuquerque.

• Under minimum supervision and instruction, studies blueprints, sketches, or building plans, or follows verbal instructions for information pertaining to type of material required, such as lumber or fiberboard, and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated.
• Selects or uses specified types of lumber or other materials.
• Prepares layout.
• Marks cutting and assembly lines on materials.
• Shapes materials to prescribed measurements.
• Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them together with nails, dowel pins, screws, biscuits, or glue.
• Verifies trueness of structure with plumb bob, carpenter's level, or other requisite instruments.
• May be required to secure pricing information from a variety of sources, including soliciting bids from vendors.
• Builds furniture, cabinetry, concrete forms, doors, etc. using hand, power, portable, and fixed tools common to the building construction trades.
• Also builds small and temporary structures for use on site.
• Works with window glass, frames, interior finishes, and some metal components.
• Installs and finishes concrete and lays brick, block and other masonry products.
• Works as part of the Plant Maintenance or Engineering Services team and assists any or all other areas, as needed.
• Proactive compliance with NRAO and government safety policies and procedures in own work area is expected.
• Other duties as assigned.

While performing the duties of this job, the typical work is both inside and outside. The work is generally at ground level, but occasionally works at heights above 100 feet. While performing the duties of this job, the work is often done near moving mechanical parts, with heavy equipment. The employee must be able to operate a variety of vehicles.

• A high school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience

• One year of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• While not required, you may have four years or more of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Candidates must have the ability to work independently and reliably with minimal direct supervision. Must be able to read and interpret schematics, operating and maintenance manuals, and other documentation. The candidate must also communicate effectively verbally and in writing and operate a personal computer and common software.

Must be able to climb ladders while carrying equipment and tools, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, work while laying on back, and operate a variety of tools and equipment. The employee must be able to lift and/or…