What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Maintenance Worker - Carpenters and Painters position at Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries?
Brief Description
Perform senior-level commercial carpentry work. Perform a variety of remodel, restoration, alteration, refurbishment, and new construction work to interior and exterior facility structures. Assemble wood and metal framework, install insulation, fasten drywall, spread surface compounds, and assist with applying coats of stain, enamel, lacquer, varnish, and/or paint to decorate and protect surfaces. Assist with the installation of wood trim, acoustical ceiling tile systems, cabinetry, counter tops, and a variety of accessories and fixtures. Assist with roof maintenance and repair. Assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of Medeco lock hardware, and with the construction, refinishing and/or repair of custom woodwork.
What You'll Be Doing
One alternative is the completion of the following classes/seminars from an accredited trade school, which is an acceptable credential (but is not required), as well as to have a minimum of two years of senior-level on-the-job experience in commercial building construction and maintenance.
A second alternative is to receive internal documented training covering all of the classes/seminars listed below by the department supervisor and/or a Senior Carpenter/Painter, along with acquiring a minimum of three years of senior-level on-the-job experience in commercial building construction and maintenance.
Competitive Benefits
Forest Lawn takes pride in offering an excellent benefits package to our employees, which taken as a whole, leads our industry and is competitive with the benefits in just about any other industry.
Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.
Drug Testing Policy
Prior to beginning employment, all job applicants who receive a job offer will be required to voluntarily submit to a drug screening test conducted by a laboratory designated by Forest Lawn. The drug screening method is a hair collection test that will detect the use of illegal drugs within the past 90 days. A positive drug test may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.
E-Verify Statement
Forest Lawn has registered to participate in the federal government's E-Verify program. With E-Verify we are able to confirm the employment authorization of all newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire's completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification upon commencement of employment. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.
For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview.
Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
Forest Lawn will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Summary
Forest Lawn has always attracted unique and exceptional individuals; those who aren’t satisfied with simply building a career, but want to go home at the end of the day knowing they’ve made a profound and positive difference in people’s lives.
Perform senior-level commercial carpentry work. Perform a variety of remodel, restoration, alteration, refurbishment, and new construction work to interior and exterior facility structures. Assemble wood and metal framework, install insulation, fasten drywall, spread surface compounds, and assist with applying coats of stain, enamel, lacquer, varnish, and/or paint to decorate and protect surfaces. Assist with the installation of wood trim, acoustical ceiling tile systems, cabinetry, counter tops, and a variety of accessories and fixtures. Assist with roof maintenance and repair. Assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of Medeco lock hardware, and with the construction, refinishing and/or repair of custom woodwork.
What You'll Be Doing
- Analyze simple drawings, specifications, oral instructions and general requirements to determine the scope of work.
- Use architectural drawings to define project parameters.
- Prepare site by protecting furniture, equipment, and floors with ram board, plastic sheathing, and/or drop cloths.
- Prepare all areas for preliminary work and protect doors, windows, and related trim with masking tape and paper or plastic film.
- Remove fixtures such as pictures, mounting brackets, dispensers, mirrors, etc. from walls prior to repairing or painting surfaces.
- Wash interior and/or exterior surfaces prior to applying paint, varnish, lacquer or other related material.
- Strip worn paint and sand surfaces.
- Fill imperfections, cracks, seams, and holes with putty, plaster, or other materials before troweling, or before applying a topcoat or texture coat to surfaces.
- Apply caulk, putty, plaster, and wood fillers to trim molding around doors, windows, ceilings, and floors.
- Paint signs using block letters, decals, or apply lettering free handedly.
- Verify the trueness of structures using a laser level. Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using ruler, pencil, chalk, and/or marking gauges. Perform measurements and calculations to estimate material needs and to acquire resources.
- Assist with applying protective primer and finish coats of paint, varnish, lacquer, and/or other related materials to interior and/or exterior surfaces of buildings, furniture, equipment, and other structures.
- Assist by using brushes, spray guns, paint rollers, cloth materials, sponges, and fingers to create special effects and/or to recreate textures, color matches, shadowing, shading, or graining to drywall and plaster surfaces.
- Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machine tools, and/or portable electric, battery-powered, or pneumatic tools. Perform construction, assembly, and/or repair of wood and metal framework for temporary and permanent structures and buildings using hand tools, wood screws, nails, dowel pins, glue, etc.
- Fit and install prefabricated window frames, doors, jambs, weather stripping, flashing, and finish hardware, such as locks, hinges, and kick plates.
- Apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, wainscot or decorative materials to walls.
- Assist with performing interior trim work such as installing crown mold, chair rail, base mold, window and/or door trim, etc.
- Assist with performing exterior cladding work such as installing flashings, bitumen paper with stucco, vinyl, wood, or metal siding, etc.
- Assist with performing exterior trim work such as installing corbels, cornice, fascia, and related moldings.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
- Possession of an appropriate valid California driver’s license is required.
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
One alternative is the completion of the following classes/seminars from an accredited trade school, which is an acceptable credential (but is not required), as well as to have a minimum of two years of senior-level on-the-job experience in commercial building construction and maintenance.
A second alternative is to receive internal documented training covering all of the classes/seminars listed below by the department supervisor and/or a Senior Carpenter/Painter, along with acquiring a minimum of three years of senior-level on-the-job experience in commercial building construction and maintenance.
Competitive Benefits
Forest Lawn takes pride in offering an excellent benefits package to our employees, which taken as a whole, leads our industry and is competitive with the benefits in just about any other industry.
Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.
Drug Testing Policy
Prior to beginning employment, all job applicants who receive a job offer will be required to voluntarily submit to a drug screening test conducted by a laboratory designated by Forest Lawn. The drug screening method is a hair collection test that will detect the use of illegal drugs within the past 90 days. A positive drug test may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.
E-Verify Statement
Forest Lawn has registered to participate in the federal government's E-Verify program. With E-Verify we are able to confirm the employment authorization of all newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire's completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification upon commencement of employment. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.
For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview.
Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
Forest Lawn will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Summary
Forest Lawn has always attracted unique and exceptional individuals; those who aren’t satisfied with simply building a career, but want to go home at the end of the day knowing they’ve made a profound and positive difference in people’s lives.
Salary : $35 - $45