Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Posting Summary

• College
• College VP Business And Finance-DIV
• Executive Area
• Executive Area VP Business And Finance
• Department
• Department Facil Mgmt-Maintenance Service
• Posting Number
• Posting Number S1709P
• Job Type
• Job Type Full Time, Regular
• Pay Type
• Pay Type Nonexempt/Hourly
• Pay Grade
• Pay Grade ST1
• Campus Location
• Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus
• Salary Range
• Salary Range $29.18 per hour plus generous benefits.
• Number of Vacancies
• Number of Vacancies 1

• Provides journey level craft labor, working with tools to fabricate, erect, install, repair, overhaul, replace and perform preventive maintenance of walls, windows, doors, door hardware, locks, partitions, ceiling, window air conditioning and other structural features, as well as cabinets, shelving, modular units, bulletin boards and related fixtures and furnishings.

• Erects metal stud partitions; hangs suspended ceilings; hangs sheetrock and other wall coverings; frames windows and doorways; prefits and hangs doors; erects landscape modular partitions; and fabricates and hangs cabinets.
• May erect small wooden structures not exceeding 20′ × 24′ in dimension, including roofs.
• Maintains structures and structural features, tightening nuts, bolts, screws and other fastening devices; replacing nails and staples; resecuring wall coverings, shelving units and/or supports, cabinets and other components; and otherwise repairing existing units.
• May remove and/or replace damaged, deteriorated structural features including doors, door frames and window frames; air conditioning cases; wall covering and ceiling tile; interior and exterior trims; and other materials and features.
• Erects, installs, repairs, replaces, and maintains structures and structural features from ground/floor level to a height of four feet (4’) without the use of scaffolding and above four feet with the use of scaffolding and/or ladders.
• Provides information required to update drawings to accurately reflect current status and, as assigned, may assist in the technical training of an apprentice.
• Determines inventory requirements for supplies, construction materials and replacement parts, and notifies supervisory personnel when (re) ordering is necessary.
• Operates a motor vehicle to transport tools, supplies and materials to work sites.
• Organizes assigned work so as to minimize materials and manhours required for proper completion of work, and instructs others in the operation of and preventive maintenance for all related tools and equipment.
• Maintains the work area, all tools, all equipment, all supplies and any assigned vehicle(s) in a neat, clean and orderly condition and performs all work in accordance with established safety practices.
• Performs additional duties as requested by supervisory personnel.

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Read and comprehend written instructions and safety regulations regarding the performance of job duties.
• Sufficient writing and mathematical skills to prepare estimates and supply requisitions.
• Ability to familiarize themselves with electronic communication devices for work orders and other communications.
• Interpret complex blueprints, diagrams, written specifications and operating instructions.
• Completion of a registered apprenticeship program, or an established, certified training program recognized by the University and/or written verification of a minimum of five (5) years experience at the journeyperson level in the trade.
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job and use the tools of the trade.
• Ability to complete a physical examination administered by the employer’s designated physician.

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