Major work contacts are with building occupants, vendors,
trades workers and other agency staff.
Incumbents of positions at this level exercise direct
supervision (i.e., not through an intermediate level supervisor)
over, assign work to and review the performance of 1-5 skilled
tradesmen.
Maintains buildings and related structures applying carpentry
techniques arid using carpentry tools to construct, alter, repair
and/or install walls, stairs, floors, ceilings, windows, doors,
roofs, gutters, locks, air-conditioners, mail slots handicapped
chair rails and ramps, shelving, etc.
Installs locks and locking devices in doors, desks, file
cabinets, etc. Assembles and installs locks using power and hand
tools.
Repairs and overhauls locking devices such as mortise, rim and
key, combination, and panic devices.
Inspects buildings needing carpentry repair or alterations,
estimates job duration and the cost and/or quantities of labor and
materials needed to complete the job, and reports results of
inspection to those who have complained of unsafe conditions or who
have requested alteration work.
Interprets and/or draws up sketches, patterns, blueprints,
instructions, and/or layouts of work to be done.
Performs structural repair, alteration or improvement work such
as lowering ceilings and paneling rooms; preparing surfaces for
plaster or cement work; studding, and plastering walls and cracks
in floors or around windows; taping joints on sheetrock; and
pre-cementing and/ or replacing Formica tops. Paint as needed for
minor repairs/improvements that have been completed by the employee
(for example replace a section of drywall this section would be
painted by the carpenter.
Confers with unit control section, various department heads or
supervisors regarding handling of emergencies, the feasibility of
performing repair or alterations and the scheduling of work.
Makes and/or installs building and door signs and desk
nameplates, using a manually operated sign machine; orders
materials and supplies and cleaning materials, and uses judgment to
determine the size of signs and lettering to insure uniformity
throughout campus.
Performs related work such as framing pictures; making window
and door screens; drilling holes in signs; ordering materials and
supplies and cleaning materials; and sharpening and tempering
various tools and equipment.
Operates rigging for carpentry duties.
Other assigned duties within the Caprenter Series
specification.
Requirements:
Minimum Entrance Requirements:
1. Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or
equivalent part-time, experience in
carpentry, woodworking or cabinetmaking work, or (B) any equivalent
combination of the required
experience and the substitutions below.
2. Substitutions:
a. A diploma or certificate from a recognized trade, vocational or
vocational school at high
school level or higher, with a major in carpentry, woodworking, or
cabinetmaking may be
substituted for a maximum of two years of the required
experience.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time, non-exempt, benefits-eligible position in the
American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees
(AFSCME) bargaining unit with a title Carpenter II. The bi-weekly
pay rate is $2,152.54, grade 15, Step 01, which equates to an
annual salary of $55,966.04.
Fitchburg State University conducts criminal history and sexual
offenders record checks on recommended finalists prior to final
employment for all positions. The successful candidate will also
need a pre-employment physical.
Fitchburg State University offers a competitive benefits package
that includes:
- Nine different pre-taxed, health insurance plan options.
- Competitive retirement plan.
- Life insurance up to 8x the annual salary.
- Long-term disability coverage.
- Dental insurance.
- Accrued vacation and sick days.
- Personal days.
- Paid holidays.
- Tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent
children.
Fitchburg State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and be
prepared to enter name/contact information for three professional
references.
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