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CARPENTER
November 16, 2009
Shift Open To Current LHU Employees Only |
| Department: |
Facilities |
| The Position: |
Carpenter
Full-time, Permanent |
| Position #: |
50011423 |
| Schedule: |
Monday - Friday, 0700 - 1500 |
| Salary: |
As defined by the AFSCME
CBA |
| Supervisor: |
Building Maintenance Foreman |
| Application Date: |
November 20, 2009 |
| Anticipated Start Date: |
January 4, 2010 |
| Responsibilities: |
This is skilled work in the construction,
maintenance, and repair of wooden articles,
equipment, and structures. |
| Specific Duties: |
Specific duties include the following: |
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Performs general carpentry work in the
alteration, repair, and maintenance of
buildings, floors, roofs, stairways,
partitions, doors, screens, window guards,
scaffolding, forms, wood fixtures, and
furniture; |
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Repairs tables, chairs, benches and
cupboards; builds concrete forms; |
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Makes
estimates of time and material required for
assigned tasks and keeps basics records; |
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Performs skilled bench work in a carpenter
shop operating power saws, joiners, wood
lathes, planers, routers, and boring,
sanding, and mortising machines; |
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Paint buildings, rooms,
walls or other surfaces as assigned; |
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Function as a lead worker over semi-skilled
and unskilled helpers by assigning work, providing assistance,
conduct on-the-job training, and reviewing
the work for adherence to standards; |
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Interacts positively and cooperatively with
co-workers, responds politely to customers,
works as a team member, responds in a
positive manner to supervision and functions
under intense pressure; |
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Ensures that all equipment is operating
safely and that work area and equipment are
kept clean and orderly. Adheres to all
University policies and rules on safety,
fire protection, good housekeeping, work
practices and personal conduct. |
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Performs related work as required. |
| Qualifications: |
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Four years of experience in the carpentry
trade or completion of an appropriate
apprenticeship; or |
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Any equivalent combination of experience and
training that affords the applicant with the
required knowledge, skills and abilities. |
| Required Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities: |
Applicant
must possess these skills, knowledge, and
ability or be able to explain and
demonstrate that they can perform the
essential functions of the job, with or
without reasonable accommodation, using some
other combination of skills and abilities. |
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A basic
knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and
practices of the carpentry trade and the
qualities and uses of various types of wood; |
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Knowledge of
the occupational hazards and safety
precautions of the carpentry trade; |
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Ability to
inspect lumber for grade and quality; |
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Ability to work from sketches and plans, and
to understand and follow oral and written
instructions; |
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Ability to
lift a minimum of 50 pounds and move heavy
objects; |
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Ability to
drive a vehicle and possess a valid
Pennsylvania Driver's License and operate an
automobile as required. |
| Preferences: |
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| How to Apply: |
Internal persons interested in this position
should submit a shift bid form at
http://www.lhup.edu/HR/forms.htm
to: Ms. Deana Hill, Director of Human
Resources, J202 East Campus, LHUP, Lock
Haven, PA 17745. Materials must be
submitted by November 20 2009, at 4:00 p.m.
An
LHUP Application for
Employment
MUST be
submitted with application materials for
full consideration. |
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The successful candidate must be able to communicate well and
successfully complete the interview process. The successful candidate will also
have to complete a background investigation as a condition of employment.
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LHU is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer and
encourages applications from
women, veterans, members of diverse ethnic
groups and persons with
disabilities. LHU is a member of the
Pennsylvania State System of Higher
Education. Our Web site address is
www.lhup.edu . |
