Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Overview

Perform skilled carpentry work in the fabrication, installation, and repair of structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, plastics and other composition materials.

Title: Carpenter
Employee Classification: FM
Pay Grade: FM 22
Division: Business and Finance
Subdivision: General Maint and Repr
Department: Facilities
Campus

Location:

Main Campus

• Assemble, install, fabricate, alter, and repair structures and fixtures including roofs, walls, floors, doors, frames, partitions, platforms, blackboards, counters, shoring, scaffolding, cement forms, bulletin boards, suspended ceilings, built-in book-cases, and other structures and fixtures as assigned.
• Cut, shape and smooth wood and other components.
• Lay floors including composition tile.
• Install and repair interior and exterior trim and hardware including hinges, latches, venetian blinds, lock units, door closures, moldings, baseboards and window sash.
• Use, sharpen, set up, adjust, and repair hand and power tools, ladders, swing stages, scaffolding and other related carpentry equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches and specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness of work and storage areas and all tools, vehicles and equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Determine and request parts and materials required for jobs.
• Prepare records and service reports of materials and time expended.
• Assist in coordinating work assignments to ensure timely job completion.
• Report any damage, malfunction, irregularities and/or potential hazards in buildings, grounds, equipment, vehicles or supplies to supervisor.
• Maintain and repair furniture and other fixtures such as chairs, desks, cabinets and bookcases.
• Operate motor vehicles.
• Perform related Departmental duties as required.

• Ability to read, write, interpret instructions, and perform basic arithmetic, typically acquired through the completion of a high school education.
• Documented successful completion of a Department of Labor recognized Carpenter Apprenticeship Program and possession of a Department of Labor-recognized Carpenter journeyperson's card with documentation of the required work experience.
• Additional skilled carpentry experience with at least eight years of the last ten years on the active payroll of a State of Michigan licensed carpentry contractor performing tasks pertinent to EMU's needs.
• Ability to perform physically active work of a medium-heavy nature, requiring frequent walking, climbing, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, and crouching activity to perform skilled carpentry work; and frequent lifting requiring the exertion of up to 75 pounds of force to transport a toolbox, solid core door, dry wall, plywood, or other supplies and equipment.
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license.
• Ability to meet Departmental standards of reasonable personal hygiene.

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• Salary: FM 22 = $42.47 an hour/$88,338.00 annually.
• Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
• Location:
  
  Main Campus
• Appointment Percentage: 100%