Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Organization Overview:

The Facilities & Operations (F&O) Directorate's mission is to support the science and technology and environmental restoration missions of the Laboratory by providing a safe, environmentally sound, and reliable infrastructure, to provide high quality crafts and fabrication services to our customers as needed and to protect people, property, and national security.

F&O's Production Division provides mechanical, architectural, and civil services to build, support and maintain the Lab's infrastructure. The Carpenter Shop operates within the Architectural Services area.

The Production Division within the Facilities and Operations Directorate has an opportunity to fill the position of Carpenter. Under minimum supervision, the Carpenter lays out, constructs, modifies and maintains buildings and component parts from construction drawings, rough sketches or verbal instructions. Works with wood, wood substitutes and combination materials and flooring, roofing and wall materials. Uses hand, portable and fixed tools common to building construction trades.

Installs cabinets, door frames, window glass, interior finishes and hangs doors. Performs roof surveys. May perform Cabinetmaker duties as required.

The employee will be assigned to the day shift M-F 8am-4:30pm. This position reports to the General and Shop Supervisor.

• Layout, construct, modify, and maintain building and component parts from construction drawings, rough sketches, or verbal instructions.
• Work with wood, wood substitutes, combination materials and flooring, roofing and wall materials.
• Measure, cut and assemble wood and other materials.
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and design specifications to ensure accurate and precise construction.
• Safely and efficiently operate woodworking machinery and portable, fixed and hand tools, including table saws, routers, sanders, drills and other equipment.
• Install cabinets, door frames, window glass, interior finishes and hangs doors in laboratory, office, and other designated spaces.
• Repair, restore, or finish damaged cabinets and woodwork.
• Perform roof surveys.
• Repair exterior building enclosure components including doors, windows, stairs, roofing, siding, decks, ramps, and railings.
• Inspect materials for quality and verify accurate dimensions prior to use.
• Sand, stain and finish wood surfaces to meet design requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Collaborate with team members, supervisors, contractors, and designers to coordinate work activities, clarify project requirements, and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Load, transport and unload materials or finished products to job sites.
• Follow all safety procedures and use appropriate protective equipment when operating tools and machinery.
• Perform routine maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Ensure all work meets applicable building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Keep accurate records of material used and work completed.
• Troubleshoot construction or installation issues on-site.
• Assist with design modification based on request or site conditions.
• May perform Cabinet Maker duties as required.

The above list of duties is not all inclusive of every duty performed by this position, but it does include the major elements in the job.

• High School diploma or GED plus one of the following:
  • 6 years total experience composed of 4-year apprenticeship plus 2 years of experience; OR
  • 6-8 years total experience consisting of formal trade school plus a minimum of 2 years of experience; OR
  • 8 years of experience with no formal training.

• Possess practical knowledge of trade.
• Ability to lay out framing, flooring, dropped ceilings, and staircase projects with limited instruction.
• Ability to read and interpret floor plans, blueprints, elevations, and shop drawings.
• Experience with maintenance and repairs.
• Solid measurement, math, and layout skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of carpentry tools, equipment, and woodworking materials.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of the OSHA regulations…