Carpenter II

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Staff

Full-time

Western University Campus-Pomona, CA

California

5201-Facilities and Physical Plant

Under the general direction of the Director of Physical Plant, the Carpenter II performs all assigned carpentry work and is a key member of the Facilities and Physical Plant Department. This role provides expertise in construction, repair, and maintenance of campus facilities. The Carpenter II ensures that carpentry related work is carried out in compliance with university policies, safety standards, and building codes.

Additionally, the Carpenter II may collaborate with other departments to address construction needs related to labs, classrooms, offices, and specialized research areas. This position is distinguished from other Carpenter positions in that the Carpenter II is expected to have journeyman knowledge in carpentry and may be asked to represent the trade in the absence of the Lead Carpenter or Director of Physical Plant.

Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to perform the essential functions of the assigned classification, with or without reasonable accommodation(s), using some other combination of skills and abilities. Necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities are as follows:

• Carpentry work, hand tools, and other tools necessary to perform the duties of this position equivalent to at least four (4) years of carpentry or related trade to perform the duties.

• Good mathematics to make simple calculations related to relevant quantities, units of measurement, and applicability to determine costs.
• Good verbal and written communication skills utilizing various means of communication/documentation, such as email, work order system, text messaging, shared portals (e.g., Teams, Zoom, SharePoint, Click Up, etc.)

• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to fully grasp requirements.
• Take measurements and calculations for size, quantity and type of material needed for projects.
• Determine and discuss the constructability/feasibility and expectations of possible remodels and construction projects with various requestors/stakeholders.
• Follow all rules of safety for carpentry work performed.
• Interact effectively with the administration, faculty, staff, and outside vendors.
• Handle detail-oriented assignments and be flexible with job assignments.
• Organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.

• Any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required skills and abilities. Must have a High School Diploma, GED , or equivalent.

• Minimum of four (4) years carpentry experience.
• Computer experience:
  Outlook (email), Computer Maintenance Management Systems ( CMMS ) for work order management, working knowledge and familiarity with standard computer and web-based systems, including apps.
• Must have a cell phone for departmental communication purposes (stipend provided).
• Must have a valid CA driver’s license.
• Must provide and maintain Motor Vehicle Report ( MVR ) that satisfies the requirements of the WesternU Vehicle Use Policy.

• Travel may be required for various…