Carpenter chez San Joaquin Delta College, CA

About the Department

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Lead, plan, train and review the work of staff responsible for performing a variety of skilled carpentry and general construction duties supporting the maintenance, repair and remodeling of District buildings and facilities.
• Plan, direct and participate in performing rough and finished carpentry work from beginning to end including framing of new construction and the maintenance and repair of existing buildings and facilities.
• Read and follow blueprints, shop drawings and sketches supporting the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities; obtain quotes for and purchase materials in compliance with college purchasing procedures.
• Repair all wood dry rot, doors and windows throughout the campus; install and replace window frames and broken windows; repair or construct complete window frames.
• Construct small buildings; build partitions, counters, doors, scaffolds and forms; construct, assemble, install and repair cabinets, bookcases, chairs, desks and tables.
• Perform rough framing duties; cut, trim, hang and finish doors, sliding doors, enclosures and overhangs; construct cement forms; pour, finish and repair interior furnishings.
• Perform a variety of preventive maintenance functions; inspect and repair rotten and decayed floorboards and roofs.
• Supervise the use, care and operation of a variety of carpentry equipment and tools including, but not limited to, saws, routers, drills, sanders, planers, drill presses and various hand tools.
• Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Attend and participate in various project meetings; update project status and provide information on projected completion.
• Respond to and resolve various emergency and routine calls for service.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Principles, procedures and terminology used in the carpentry trade.
• Principles of lead supervision and training.
• Tools and materials used in custom carpentry work.
• Finish carpentry and cabinet making techniques.
• Characteristics of various types of wood.
• Operational characteristics of a variety of carpentry and hand tools.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.

• Lead, organize and review the work of staff.
• Independently perform the most difficult skilled carpentry tasks.
• Interpret, explain and enforce department policies and procedures.
• Correctly use and apply a variety of carpentry skills.
• Read and interpret plans and blueprints.
• Repair and/or replace damaged windows, woodwork and related items.
• Measure and cut materials precisely.
• Coordinate the completion of assigned projects with other skilled tradesmen.
• Operate all carpentry equipment and tools effectively and safely.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all employees and others encountered in the course of work.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, linguistic, and ethnic backgrounds and disabilities of community college students and staff as demonstrated by skills and abilities in cultural responsiveness and cultural humility.

Other Qualifications