Skilled Tradesperson
7 days ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Carpenter/Painter Specialist to join our team at Carthage College. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing skilled work in the areas of painting, carpentry, and general maintenance, as well as completing related work as assigned.
Key Responsibilities- Painting and Finishing
- Apply various types of paint products or other finishes to surfaces, including buildings and furniture.
- Scrape, sand, fill, plaster, or prepare surfaces for painting and repairing.
- Match, blend, harmonize, and contrast colors.
- Size and tint plaster walls and other surfaces.
- Refinish and repair furniture and other equipment.
- Stain, paint, lacquer, and varnish cabinets, desks, and other furniture.
- Clean brushes, tools, and other equipment.
- Paint signs.
- Carpentry and Construction
- Construct, install, and finish all types of cabinets and structures.
- Install molding and other wood articles.
- Install hardware on cabinets, including handles, hinges, locks, catches, and stops.
- Repair cabinets, desks, and equipment.
- Make and repair wood sash.
- Operate all kinds of woodworking machinery and maintain in good order.
- Frame walls, ceilings, and floors.
- Install various wall and ceiling coverings, such as sheetrock and ceiling tiles, and floor coverings, such as asphalt, vinyl tile, carpeting, and sheet goods.
- General Maintenance
- Perform routine maintenance work, including altering, repairing, or constructing articles and structures of wood.
- Maintain and repair woodwork of buildings.
- Build and/or repair closets, cases, and shelving.
- Fit doors, windows, sashes, and screens.
- Operate lathes, planes, band saws, and other woodworking machinery.
- Sharpen tools and ensure that tools and equipment are properly cared for.
- Install equipment.
- Repair door closers.
- Install and replace hinges, catches, and other hardware.
- Order materials, supplies, and equipment needed for jobs.
- Maintain required records and make reports.
- Plan and prioritize work orders.
- Communicate clearly and effectively.
- Assist in snow removal.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Minimum five years of experience in the field of painting and carpentry.
- Ability to work within the overall organization of the Physical Plant and to work collaboratively with skilled and unskilled personnel.
- Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and demonstrate ability to express ideas effectively and concisely.
- Must demonstrate compliance with all required safety policies and procedures.
- Must be willing to seek training to enhance or learn new skills.
- Must be accessible and available in the event of emergencies or when needed to meet the ongoing mission of the College.
- Must be willing to work a rotating On-Call schedule that will include weekends and Holidays.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Principles, procedures, skills, tools, and materials used in the trade.
- Uses and purposes of general maintenance tools and equipment.
- Applicable codes, rules, and regulations pertaining to the trade.
- Basic first aid.
The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines and changing priorities. The ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential. The position requires a high level of physical fitness and the ability to lift, carry, and maneuver heavy objects.
Carthage College is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse community. We welcome applications from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
