Carpenter

Department

Job Family

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Job Description

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm (40 hours per week)

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Building Trades Supervisor, the Carpenter performs a variety of woodworking and repair duties essential to the upkeep of Vassar’s campus. This is a full time, in-person, CWA Union position for the Full Year. 

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of woodworking duties, including but not limited to rough carpentry, finish carpentry, installation and repair of hardware, flooring, windows, doors, etc.

• Perform all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established Vassar College and departmental policies and procedures.

• Upkeep of all tools and maintaining all Vassar owned equipment assigned to the employee.

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment daily.

• Communicate and work effectively with other trades.

• Perform other duties as assigned to assist the department in obtaining and maintaining its mission.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

• High school diploma, vocational training or equivalent required.

• A minimum of five years experience in all phases of carpentry. Academic trade or schooling is a plus, however it is not a substitute for experience.

• Furniture repair experience and some knowledge of cabinet work.

• Knowledgeable in the use of various hand and power tools and their maintenance relative to all scopes of the carpentry.

• Knowledge of carpentry methods and mathematics necessary.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, including understanding, speaking, reading and writing. Good interpersonal skills.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently as well as in a team environment.

• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license for at least 2 years. 

• Ability to perform repeated bending, squatting, stooping, pushing, and pulling.

• Ability to stand and walk for a prolonged period of time.

• Ability to move, position, place and transport objects up to and including 75 pounds.

• Ability to ascend and descend ladders and scaffolding.

• Willingness to work overtime as available. Overtime is assigned according to seniority guidelines.

Compensation

$37.52 per hour