Carpenter

General Summary

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

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• 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, swingstages, 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to read, write, interpret instructions, and perform basic arithmetic, typically acquired through the completion of a high school education is necessary.

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 is necessary.

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, is necessary.

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 is necessary.

Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license is necessary.

Ability to meet Departmental standards of reasonable personal hygiene is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Special Instructions

N/A

Additional Information

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%

Posted: 12-Sep-25

Location: Ypsilanti, Michigan

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 495361

Title: Carpenter

Employee Classification: FM

Pay Grade: FM 22

Division: Business and Finance

Subdivision: General Maint and Repr

Department: Facilities

Campus Location: Main Campus