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Carpenter - Facilities

Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
Bethesda, USA
Full-time
Mid · 3–5 years experience
Onsite
$25.38 - $40.77 / hour
Discovered 4 days ago

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Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience is required.
  • Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Applies knowledge of wood, wood substitutes, and composite materials, construction methods and techniques, shop mathematics.
  • Applies skill operating all types of carpentry equipment to produce finished products with precise fits, accurate dimensions, and appropriate appearance.
  • Applies ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, building codes.
  • Requires knowledge and ability to estimate quality and quantity of material required for projects.
  • Applies knowledge and skill in cutting and installing plastic laminates and glass.
  • Knowledge of gardening methods and techniques; plant growth patterns and characteristics to prune, plant, and prune/shape for appearance and health.
  • Operates wide variety of tractors, sweepers, and towed equipment.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier I Public Trust Background check.
  • Physical Capabilities
  • Ability to stand for prolonged periods, climb, pull, and lift heavy objects.
  • Work Environment
  • This position will take place indoors and outdoors on all areas.
  • Compensation
  • The hourly pay range for this position is $25.38 - $40.77. Actual hourly pay will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

  • HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.
  • Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
  • The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
  • Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Responsibilities

  • Performs the full range of carpentry work involved in construction, alteration, maintenance and repair of buildings and structures using wood, wood substitutes, and composite materials where accuracy, spacing, and fit are essential and structural soundness and appearance are important.
  • Plans and completes projects from initial layout to final assembly or installation. Selects materials and supplies required to complete the project. Works from drawings, sketches, blue prints and own knowledge of construction methods. Measures and cuts material to required length and dimensions. Installs rafters, studs, sills, plates, braces, floors, sub-floors, beams, posts, bulkheads, and panels.
  • Builds and installs window frames, doors, formica, plastic moldings, carpet, stairs, tile (vinyl, linoleum, ceramic), laths, etc. Selects and installs appropriate hardware to complete the project. Installs items and materials by nailing, bolting, mortising, doweling and gluing. Planes, sands, and finishes work as required.
  • Assembles metal lockers, storage cabinets, bins, and similar items. Replaces and repairs locks for desks, file cabinets, storage cabinets, lockers, student carrels, doors equipment, freezers, etc. Incumbent cuts keys by duplication, by code using code books and code machine, by impression, by reading the tumblers and filing by hand, or by disassembling the lock and filing the keys by hand.
  • Plants and maintains trees, shrubs, flowers, and plants throughout the University grounds/outdoor areas. Trims and prunes trees to control growth and maintain balance between roots and top. Helps control unwanted vegetation.
  • Operates farm and garden equipment such as tractors, mowers, sprayers, sweepers, vacuums, etc. to prepare and maintain the University's roads, grounds, garages, and plazas. Operates equipment on all types of terrain as well as in areas where maneuvering is difficult. Operates road sweepers and snow removal equipment. Performs preventive and operator maintenance on equipment.
  • As an essential function of this position, the technician is required to participate in a scheduled on-call rotation. During assigned on-call periods, the employee must remain accessible by phone or other designated communication methods and be prepared to respond to and resolve technical, maintenance, or operational issues. This may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and other hours outside the employee's regular work schedule.
  • May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

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