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.
Since its inception, Eastern Michigan, first as a Normal School, then as a College and finally as a University, has grown and developed to respond to the ever-changing needs of society. Over the years, EMU has educated thousands of sons and daughters of Michigan, the nation, and the world. The University currently serves 23,000 students who are pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 200 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University's Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Health and Human Services; Technology, and its graduate school. Eastern Michigan's exceptional faculty, students and alumni include CEOs from major businesses; a National Student Teacher of the Year, National Teacher of the Year, numerous Fulbright Scholars and Milken Family Foundation National Educators award winners; and several Michigan Teachers of the Year.