What are the responsibilities and job description for the HQF Cabinet Shop Carpenter position at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
The purpose of this position is to create a place where the Spirit may reside and the work of salvation and exaltation can be accomplished. This position is a journeyman role that exists to support Headquarters Facilities by providing and maintaining the physical accommodations for Church Departments and Priesthood Leaders. The expectation is to provide preventative and corrective maintenance, and construction for these facilities, to portray an image of dignity, integrity, and respectability with a justifiable standard of time, quality, and cost. Performs all phases of journeyman level carpentry work. Can specialize in Cabinetry, Hardscape and Flooring, Furnishings, or Restoration and Repair.
- Works with materials used in construction such as door hardware, soft and hard woods, gypsum board, wood and metal framing, plastic laminates and solid surface, concrete, suspended ceilings, floor tiles, stone, module furniture, etc.
- Uses work order tracking software and time entry/personal development software in conjunction with daily work.
- Estimate materials needed for a specific job or project.
- Uses, maintains, and repairs hand tools, portable machines, general construction and shop equipment.
- Performs all required safety training and certifications applicable to assigned area of work.
- Works with contractors as needed.
- Performs other tasks as assigned by Management.
- Cabinetry: Installs, maintains, and repairs interior and exterior finish woodwork such as cabinets, custom furniture, casings, countertops, exhibits, molding, trim, and base.
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Requires journeyman level Carpenter in conjunction with a minimum of four years' experience in carpentry, concrete, flooring, cabinetry, furniture, modular furniture installation, or other related fields.
- Pass all required safety and equipment certifications and trainings.
- Able to work in a professional manner with others as well as alone without constant supervision.
- Maintains a positive attitude with the ability to work as a team.
- Basic computer skills.
- Valid driver's license. May be required to become DOT certified.
- Able to understand English for general communication, video training, building security, and safety.
- Capable of understanding instructions both verbally and in writing and able to listen and ask clarifying questions as needed.
- Good vision for precision work as well as good eye-hand-foot coordination and stable, controlled hand movement.
- Able to safely work from ladders, scaffolds and mechanical lifts and other high locations for extended periods of time.
- Ability to distinguish colors.
- Can independently lift objects weighing as much as 50 pounds on a regular basis.
- Able to team lift and position objects weighing as much as 100 pounds on a regular basis.
- Can stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, push, and pull for extended periods of time.
- Requires at least 20/40 vision with or without corrective lenses and not less than 120 degrees combined horizontal peripheral vision.
Preferred:
- Multi trade background preferred.
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
