This position assists and takes direction from carpenters to maintain buildings and related structures applying carpentry techniques and using carpentry tools to construct, alter, repair, and/or install walls, stairs, floors, ceilings, windows, doors, etc., erect and dismantle staging and scaffolding, and perform related work as required. The basic purpose of this work is to perform carpentry work for the maintenance, repair, and/or alteration of state buildings and related structures.

Responsibilities: Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintains buildings and related structures applying carpentry techniques and using carpentry tools to construct, alter, repair, and/or install walls, stairs, floors, ceilings, windows, doors, roofs, gutters, locks, air conditioners, mail slots, handicapped chair rails and ramps, shelving, etc.
• Performs structural repairs, alterations, or improvement work as needed.
• Performs related work such as making window and door screens, drilling holes in signs, cleaning and sharpening various tools and equipment, painting, carpet install, drywall install, and acoustical tile replacement and/or installation.

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of carpentry.
• Knowledge of and experience with the types and uses of material used in carpentry.
• Knowledge of and experience with the safety practices and procedures followed in carpentry.
• Knowledge of and experience with the types and uses of safety equipment used in carpentry.
• Knowledge of and experience working with small handheld tools such as hammers, saws, screwdrivers, chisels, drills, etc.
• Knowledge of and experience working with small measurement devices such as calipers, levels, rulers, steel squares, etc.
• Knowledge of and experience working with handheld power tools such as table saws, chop saws, radial arm saws, drills, power hammers, etc.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• As a member of the Project Team the primary responsibility will be providing support for special projects.
• Must have basic knowledge of building codes and requirements and permitting process.

Additional Duties:

• Removal and installation of signage.
• Removal and installation of flooring types and related flooring components (e.g. carpet, including carpet tiles and broadloom, vct, rubber flooring, stair treads, transition strips, etc.) and preparation of subfloors as needed.
• General painting, with proper wall prep.
• Responds to daily work orders when time allows.
• OSHA Certification (10 or 30 hour) a plus.
• Lead Paint Certification a plus.
• Familiarity with environmental issues a plus (e.g. asbestos, lead).

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Salary: $19.00 per hour. Part Time 18.5 hours per week
Benefits: No
Union: Non Union
Grant Funded: No
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING:

Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.