Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Carpenter

Main Campus
- Las Vegas NM
- Las Vegas, NM 87701

Salary Range $16.54 Hourly Position Type Full Time
-Reg Education Level High School or GED Travel Percentage Up to 50% Category Staff

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for performing a variety of carpentry duties associated with the maintenance and upkeep of NMHU buildings and facilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Installation, building, and repairing of doors, floor tiles, window, partitions, ceiling, and cabinets.
• Operate a variety of power and hand tools such as saws, joiners, lathes, sanders, planers, and boring and mortising machines.
• Clean, sharpen, maintain and repair power tools.
• Perform restoration work on wood cabinets, flooring, and furniture.
• Assist in snow removal during winter months which may require employee to report to work early at the discretion of immediate supervisor.
• Construct, repair and installation of a variety of finished carpentry.
• Install windows and repair single pained windows.
• Assist custodial services by disassembling and moving furniture.
• Installation of sheetrock to include taping and texturing.
• Framing of walls to include metal and wood.
• Assist in framing and pouring during cement projects.
• Clean, sharpen, maintain, and repair power and hand tools.
• Must comply with all safety procedures.
• Must maintain regular attendance.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• EDUCATION :
  High School Diploma or GED.
• EXPERIENCE:
  
  1 year of paid carpentry experience.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess and maintain a valid NM Driver's License.
• Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, holidays, odd hours, and emergency calls, as required.
• Must be willing to work under potentially dangerous circumstances, which may involve exposure to hazardous materials.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge and ability to use power tools.
• Ability to read blue prints.
• Knowledge of building trades.
• Ability to identify problems and preventative maintenance of buildings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Lifting 0 to 50 pounds – Frequently
• Lifting greater than fifty (50) pounds with assistance – Occasionally
• Standing – Frequently
• Walking – Frequently
• Bending – Frequently
• Squatting – Frequently
• Climbing – Frequently
• Kneeling – Frequently

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals and materials – Occasionally
• Work in dirty/dusty conditions – Frequently
• Work in noisy conditions – Frequently
• Work around fumes and odors – Frequently
• Work in wet and humid environment – Frequently
• Work in poorly lit areas – Frequently
• Work on elevated heights – Frequently