Carpenter

3 weeks ago

Hurst, Texas, United States Tarrant County College District Full time
Job Title: Carpenter Job Summary: Reporting to the Construction Leader, the Carpenter constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, wallboard, and related materials conforming to local building codes. Key Responsibilities:
  • Studies blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to type of material required, such as lumber or fiberboard, and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated
  • Selects specified type of lumber or other materials
  • Prepares layout, and marks cutting and assembly lines on materials; shapes materials to prescribed measurements; assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them together with nails, dowel pins, or glue; verifies trueness of structure with plumb bob and carpenter's level
  • Erects framework for structures, builds stairs, and lays-out and installs partitions and cabinet work
  • Lays subflooring and covers it with building paper to keep out moisture and lays hardwood, parquet, wood strip, and block floors by nailing floors to subfloor or cementing them to mastic, asphalt, or other appropriate bases
  • Applies shock absorbing, sound deadening, and decorative paneling to ceilings and walls
  • Fits and installs prefabricated window frames, doors, doorframes, weather stripping, interior and exterior trim, and finish hardware, such as locks, letter drops, and kick plates
  • Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete
  • Erects scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures at ground level
  • Welds metal parts to steel structural members
  • Performs building walk-through for all relevant preventative tasks
  • Cleans shops, maintains tools and equipment, and performs inventory of tools and material in and around shop
  • Repairs furniture and chairs
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Three (3) years of journeyman-level experience including work in all phases of the carpenter trade performing construction or maintenance carpentry work
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Equal Opportunity Employer: Tarrant County College District is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

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