Special Projects Carpenter, Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm

Details

Posted: 15-Feb-24

Location: Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 8507

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,484 full-time undergraduates and 5,250 graduate and professional students. Ranked 35 among national universities, Boston College has 888 full-time and 1,281 FTE faculty, 2,711 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.5 billion.

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor, Special Projects, will perform but not be limited to specific
and general carpentry work in the alterations, remodeling and repair of buildings, kitchens, roofs, stairs,
ceilings, doors, windows, and any other building related structures. This will include but not be limited to
the layout and installation of wood and metal partitions from blueprints and verbal directions, possess the
ability to layout and install all suspend ceiling systems, vinyl and ceramic wall and floor tiles, installation of
metal and wood doors units and all types of finish hardware (cylindrical, mortise and panic hardware).
Must have a background in the installation of drywall and experience with drywall taping. Must also be
proficient in exterior envelope construction (windows, siding, and roofing).

Must have a background in and an understanding for both residential and commercial
construction
Must be able to work independently and with others
Must be able to read and interpret construction documents and specifications and possess the
ability/experience to estimate project duration hours and stock required to complete an assigned
project
Must have experience using all hand and power tools in the trade, understanding the proper use
and how to maintain them
Must be willing to work in all weather conditions and have the ability to climb a ladder and work at
heights
Must have High School/vocational diploma
Must maintain a valid driver's license
Must have at least five years recent, full-time working experience as a Journeyman Carpenter
Must be able to communicate orally, read, comprehend, write, reason and analyze and perform
calculations
Must be able to bend, sit, squat, stand, crawl, walk, climb, push/pull, kneel, handle objects
(manual dexterity), reach above shoulder level, and use fine finger movements
Must be able to lift over 50 pounds
The employee will be subject to the following Environmental Conditions on the job:
o Exposure to excessive noise
o Will be around moving machinery
o Exposure to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity
o Exposure to dust, fumes, gasses
o Will drive motorized equipment
o Will work in confined quarters with proper PPE

Requirements
Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
• Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. In concert with our Jesuit, Catholic mission, Boston College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at https://www.bc.edu/diversity .

Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination .