"Carpenter"

Job Description

This position is being filled through OU's PEAK Temporary Staffing Service. The position will have a chance to become permanent for the right person. The pay will increase to $16.15/hr once permanent.

Responsible for journeyman level carpentry work. Under general supervision, constructs, installs, and repairs wooden, architectural, and structural elements and furnishings.

• Reads and interprets simple blueprints. May establish the specifications of each job based on blueprints, drawings, and diagrams.
• Determines the tools and materials required for each job. Measures and marks dimensions before cutting material to ensure a proper fit.
• Constructs, repairs, installs and inspects wooden, architectural, structural elements, furnishings, and new and altered casework on construction projects.
• Estimates costs of materials and labor, creates materials list, and requisitions supplies for each job and discusses with supervisor.
• Constructs drywall partitions. Installs wood and metal doors and frames with related hardware.
• Repairs and replaces screens, blinds, shades, acoustical tile ceilings, furniture, fixtures, crates, and lockers.
• Uses power equipment such as drill presses, shapers, planers, jointers, saws, and sanding machines to perform necessary carpentry work.
• Operates and maintains all associated carpentry equipment. Assists supervisor with establishing a materials inventory. Establishes standards and specifications for new equipment and materials and discusses with supervisor. Maintains a clean, neat, and safe work area.
• Records and maintains hours and any materials or supplies used on each job.
• Continues to stay abreast of changing technologies, procedures, and new products by reading appropriate trade journals, safety codes, and operating manuals.
• May clear ice and snow from sidewalks, streets, and parking areas using hand tools and/or heavy equipment.
• Participates in training and educational activities. May train others on procedures and operation of equipment.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position to include assisting any skilled trade.

Job Requirements

Required: High School diploma or GED or Trade School Certification; AND: 18 months carpentry experience.

Certifications or Licenses: Valid Oklahoma Driver's License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire date

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of principles and theory in the safe operation of all equipment; Knowledge of raw materials and how the materials can be used; Knowledge of safety rules and regulations; Ability to manage own time and prioritize; Ability to read, understand, and implement complex written procedures, specifications and blueprints; Ability to estimate costs of material and resources needed to complete the job

Physical Working Conditions: Frequent and repeated bending, stooping, and kneeling. Working with arms extended above head. Frequent lifting and carrying loads in excess of fifty pounds, up or down stairs