"Lead Maintenance Carpenter"

Lead Maintenance Carpenter

Facilities

JOB SUMMARY: This position supports the building maintenance program to ensure buildings on campus are maintained in a safe and attractive manner year round. This position will provide general carpentry support to campus buildings and customers and daily oversight to maintenance carpenters.

Employment Type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Non-Exempt (Hourly), Benefits-Eligible

Pay Range: $28.00-32.00 per hour

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform general carpentry work and installation involved in any repair and remodel needs for all campus buildings and do so in an effective and efficient manner
• Provide work direction and supervision for maintenance carpenters and student workers in the department
• Collaborate with Facilities Project Manager on daily work orders to ensure the completion of assigned projects
• Prepare cost estimates and make recommendations for appropriate levels of quality based on anticipated useful life
• Develop and apply systematic program for repairs, replacements, re-key process, and carpentry related needs across campus
• Provide guidance and oversight to external contractors and temporary personnel to ensure work is completed on time and meets department priorities and objectives
• Evaluate and provide recommended building systems and products for major building and remodeling projects on energy conservation, reliability, longevity and other performance criteria
• Operate and maintain equipment and tools to ensure that it is kept in good working order and is used safely to accomplish assigned tasks
• Assist other departments within Facilities and provide back-up to the Set-Up Operations Coordinator, when needed
• Expand technical abilities by attending training courses and seminars, when available, and remain open to changing job responsibilities and procedures to maintain a high level of task completion and performance
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment according to OSHA standards in order to minimize safety hazards and accidents
• Attend training courses on OSHA right to know, fire extinguish use and other safety related matters
• All other duties as assigned

Prerequisites

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 5+ years general carpentry, cabinet making, upholstery and/or locksmithing experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and proven ability to lead a small team
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to operate heavy equipment on an emergency back-up basis for snow removal and on an occasional basis for unloading freight

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Required to enter private areas such as student dorms and bathrooms
• Exposure to outside weather conditions year-round
• Exposure to petroleum based chemicals such as solvents, finishes, adhesives, lubricants, and cleaners
• Exposure to dust and noise (75% of time)
• Operates hazardous equipment
• Regular duties involve moderate to heavy physical effort
• Works on ladders and scaffolds, with a maximum height of up to 60 feet
• Provide on-call support and services for campus impacted weather conditions, as needed
• Overtime may be necessary at various times throughout the year

Gustavus offers competitive and comprehensive benefits which include:

• Medical insurance (which includes access to Nice Healthcare) as well as dental, vision, and life insurance
• Workplace accommodations for physical or mental health concerns
• Onsite health services
• Free parking, exercise classes, and use of library and athletic facilities
• Paid parental leave
• Employer contribution to retirement savings plan (after one year of employment)
• Tuition scholarships for dependents
• Tuition benefit plan for employees and spouse
• 13 paid Holidays + generous PTO plan

How to apply: Continue here or visit https://gustavus.edu/jobs/ to complete the online application and submit a resume, if available.