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Senior Carpenter

  • 493728
  • Tulsa
  • Campus Operations/Safety
  • Operations - HC
  • S08
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Pay Range: Commensurate based on education and experience

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Position Introduction:

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

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Required Education and Experience:

  • High School diploma or GED
  • 18 months carpentry experience.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

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

Department Preferences:

  • 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 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. Maintains a clean, neat, and safe work area.       
  • Records 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.   
  • Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position to include assisting any skilled trade.

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes

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