Maintenance Carpenter

Job DescriptionJob Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, to perform carpentry maintenance and repair work in resident manors and community facilities. To perform related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Remodels, repairs and rebuilds existing residential buildings.

Repairs or installs grab bars, weather stripping, rain gutters, downspouts, screen doors, windows, doors and door locks.

Modifies or installs walls, partitions and dividers. Repairs roof leaks, installs caulking, plasters and stucco surfaces. Repairs patio roofs, installs/repairs sliding glass doors.

Assists other crews in building maintenance during peak workloads as assigned.

Drives a truck and maintains a truck inventory of materials and supplies.

Regular attendance required. All duties performed on-site for the Community.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school and considerable general building maintenance experience or equivalent combination of education and experience that produces the following:

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Knowledge of the standard practices, methods, processes, materials, machines and tools of the carpentry trade.
• Ability to read and write work-related job instructions in English.
• Ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems.
• Ability to operate equipment that requires a high degree of manipulative skill.
• Ability to maintain routine records and reports.
• Ability to work from sketches and drawings, to understand and carry out oral/written instructions.
• Ability to understand and relate to the needs and concerns of senior citizens.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and residents.
• Skill in the use and operation of tools and equipment used in the carpenter's trade.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
• Possession of a valid California Class A Commercial license when assigned to pull trailer rated over 10k gross pounds.
• Ability to pass respiratory pulmonary function test.
• Ability to pass qualitative and/or quantitative respirator fit test.

Company DescriptionVillage Management Services, Inc. provides professional management services to the community of Laguna Woods Village, the largest Southern California independent-living community for people 55 and older. The Village is built on 2,100 acres, features 12,736 homes and is home to about 18,000 residents. Managing Laguna Woods Village is similar to managing a city. VMS, Inc.’s approximately 1,000 employees provide a wide variety of services to Village residents and maintain the community infrastructure. VMS, Inc. is a mutual-benefit, nonprofit corporation. Our commitment to quality and excellent customer service has made Laguna Woods Village one of the most emulated active retirement establishments in the country.Company DescriptionVillage Management Services, Inc. provides professional management services to the community of Laguna Woods Village, the largest Southern California independent-living community for people 55 and older. The Village is built on 2,100 acres, features 12,736 homes and is home to about 18,000 residents. Managing Laguna Woods Village is similar to managing a city. VMS, Inc.’s approximately 1,000 employees provide a wide variety of services to Village residents and maintain the community infrastructure. VMS, Inc. is a mutual-benefit, nonprofit corporation. Our commitment to quality and excellent customer service has made Laguna Woods Village one of the most emulated active retirement establishments in the country.

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