Trades Specialist (Carpenter)

Job Title

Trades Specialist (Carpenter)

Department

Maintenance Group 2

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Hourly

Hourly Rate

20.8

Work Shift

Second Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Post-Offer, Pre-Employment Physical Required?

No

Job Description Summary

Performs moderately complex repair or construction of university facilities or property which require specialized training in a skilled trade (carpentry). Hours for this position are Wednesday through Saturday, 3:30 pm to 1:30 am.

Job Description

Essential Duties:

• Reviews job orders and blueprints or drawings; inspects site and consults with client; determines best method to complete project

• Estimates amount of materials and equipment needed to complete project; arranges for materials to be at job site

• Performs complex repair or installation on University facilities and property using expertise acquired through specialized training in a skilled trade

• Assists outside contractors as needed; assists crafts-persons from other trades as needed

• Maintains and cleans tools and equipment; maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner

• May prepare some paperwork; may maintain files

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires nine months training beyond high school in a skilled trade and two years of experience in that trade, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Driver's license required

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Knowledge‚ Skills‚ and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the procedures and equipment of a particular skilled trade

• Mechanical aptitude

• Ability to read and understand blueprints and/or mechanical diagrams

Frequent standing and walking with some climbing and lifting of materials weighing 50 to 75 pounds. Frequent operation of equipment. Somewhat unpleasant working conditions. Some exposure to several unpleasant elements which are particularly disagreeable. Some element of personal risk and exposure to accidents.

Special Instructions (if applicable)

N/A

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work
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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

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