Carpenter Job Opportunity, California

Typical Duties:

Constructs, maintains, alters, and repairs building components and structures such as floors, ceilings, roofs, stairways, moldings, furniture, doors, window frames, shelves, partitions, and related building components made of wood and other building materials.

Builds and sets forms for concrete construction.

Measures, saws, and erects sheathing for walls and roofs.

Covers sheathing with building paper and applies sidings.

Saws, fits, and erects exterior and interior trim.

Installs locks and other building hardware.

Assembles and works from scaffolds.

Reviews construction, remodeling, and repair project plans, blueprints, and specifications to understand scope of projects, complete assigned work orders, and recommend potential changes to supervisor.

Attends to trouble calls for emergency repairs to building components and structures made of wood and other building materials.

Safely operates hand and power tools and equipment used in the carpentry trade.

Maintains carpentry hand and power tools and equipment to ensure their safe and efficient operation.

Maintains shop area and supplies in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.

May assist in estimating job costs, preparing material lists, and job records, and maintaining an inventory of supplies and tools for assigned area/projects.

May inspect facilities for maintenance and safety problems related to carpentry materials.

May assist in inspecting carpentry work performed by outside contractors.

May assist in developing job specifications, diagrams, and blueprints related to carpentry work.

May provide work direction to lower-level staff assigned to the carpentry unit.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

A. Successful completion of a two-year program in carpentry from a recognized college or university AND three years of full-time, paid experience in carpentry work under the supervision of a journeyman or crafts supervisor. One year of the required experience must have been at the journey-level.

OR

B. Graduation from high school or its equivalent AND completion of a recognized apprentice training program of at least four years’ duration in the carpentry trade AND one year of full-time, paid, journey-level experience in the carpentry trade.

OR

C. Graduation from high school or its equivalent AND five years of full-time, paid experience in carpentry work under the supervision of a journeyman or crafts supervisor. One year of the required experience must have been at the journey-level.

Special:

A valid Class “C” California driver’s license may be required for some positions.

Travel to locations throughout the District may be required for some positions.

Physical Requirement:

Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Special Note: Prior to employment, all successful candidates will be required to pass an asbestos medical examination in compliance with the General Industry Safety Orders, Section 5208, Title 8 of the California Administrative Codes.

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Job Announcement: Carpenter – Los Angeles Community College District (jobapscloud.com)