Journeyworker - Carpenter

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Posted: 07-Mar-24

Location: United States - Nationwide

Salary: Open

Internal Number: 113084-en_US

The Bloomberg School of Public Health Facilities Management department is seeking a Journeyworker – Carpenter.

The qualified candidate will be able to perform maintenance, installation and repair work (and planning thereof) for building structures, equipment, systems and components. This work is performed under limited supervision and using the tools and techniques of the carpentry trade. This position functions as a team leader and subject matter expert to train apprentices and more junior members of the Facilities team.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and maintenance of building structures, equipment, and systems such as roofing frames, rafters, partitions, joists, stud work cabinets, shelving, furniture, drywall, fixtures and locks to ensure safety and functionality.
• Read and interpret complex schematic and construction drawings, service manuals and other technical documents.
• Follow instructions provided by blueprints, drawings, written materials, work orders, and oral instructions.
• Identify, analyze, diagnose, and resolve routine and complex carpentry problems and component conditions.
• Adhere to all applicable requirements, including safety standards and local codes.
• Interpret diagrams, blueprints, and other related drawings.
• Inventory and properly track supplies, equipment, tools, and machinery.
• Communicate with Facilities leadership, other related trades, apprentices, and coworkers effectively to promote efficiency.
• Train peer and lower-level positions as directed by supervisor, based on the guidelines of the JHU Apprenticeship program.
• Work with the Carpentry Shop Maintenance Workers to requisitions in-house stock items.
• Request non-stock items for purchase subject to supervisor approval.
• Make decisions based on trade practices, building code, and supervisor direction as appropriate for the scope of this position.
• Plan and estimate the materials and labor required to perform demand work and construction projects.
• Actively engage Carpentry Shop Maintenance Workers into skills-based training activities to build their knowledge and effectively train them for growing skills independence.
• Recommend and participate in departmental operations development, improvement, and implementation as it relates to current/anticipated workload.
• Perform work within reasonable lengths of time as measured against trade, industry, or engineered standards.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of electrical techniques, planning, estimating, codes, procedures, and materials as demonstrated by passing a master carpenter certification exam administered by a local or state government.
• Ability to apply high level of carpentry and safety knowledge indicated herein.
• Safely use tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of safety rules, procedures and practices, including the proper use of safety equipment as defined by OSHA and industry standards.
• Identify and avoid hazards as indicated by warning labels, signage, lights and other warning devices.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with supervisors, co-workers and departmental clients.
  

• Possesses the ability to solve problems and manage information effectively.
  

• Must be able to complete tasks based on pre-determined timelines and deadlines.

Physical Requirements

• Works in a shop and mechanical area environments with exposure to dust, heat, cold, noise and fumes.
• Work may be performed outdoors with exposure to extreme temperatures and other weather conditions.
• Works within confined spaces as needed.
• Works at heights of up to 30 feet above surface using ladders, lifts, and equipment.
• Work requires ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time.
• Work requires ability to lift, push, pull, move, transport, and position tools, equipment, and materials weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents which have little likelihood of harm when established health precautions are followed.
• Work requires the use of protective safety devices including but not limited to safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, infection prevention apparel/apparatus, back belt.
• Work requires high visual acuity.
• Work requires high level of manual dexterity.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required. Journeymen or Master License required.
• 5 years of related experience required.
• Significant experience or training may substitute for the high school diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master Carpenter preferred.
• Successful completion of a Carpentry Apprenticeship Program which is approved/accepted by local or state government.

**This is a Bargaining Unit position. All newly hired employees in Bargaining Unit positions shall be considered

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