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Iowa State University Carpenter - SUV in Ames, Iowa
Position Title:Carpenter - SUV
Job Group:Merit
Required Minimum Qualifications:• Four years of experience in the trade, including apprenticeship.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience installing doors and making necessary repairs to maintain security, including adding fixtures and fittings such as door handles, locks, hinges, and closures.
Experience patching drywall and performing touch-up and finishing painting.
Experience installing and replacing window units.
Experience in finishing carpentry work, such as installing baseboards, crown molding, window casings, and other trim.
Job Description:
Join Our Team as a Carpenter at Iowa State University!
Are you a skilled carpenter with a passion for craftsmanship and a keen eye for detail? Iowa State University is looking for a talented Carpenter to join our team at the University Village (SUV) Apartments. In this role, you'll play a vital part in maintaining and enhancing the living spaces for our campus community, utilizing your journey-level skills to build, repair, and transform various structures.
Your day will start with prioritizing work orders and tackling a variety of tasks, from constructing custom cabinetry and repairing windows to installing doors and creating unique metal and wood projects. You’ll have the opportunity to demonstrate your creativity and problem-solving skills by designing and fabricating components not available commercially.
This is more than just a job—it's a chance to bring your expertise to a respected institution where you can take pride in seeing your work make a difference. You’ll work independently on various projects, collaborate with other skilled tradespeople, and guide apprentices, ensuring a high standard of quality and craftsmanship throughout.
If you are ready to be a part of a team that values precision, creativity, and a commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of our campus environment.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Constructs, installs, and repairs cabinets, doors, windows, screens, shades, blinds, furniture, seats, laminate materials and other components not available from commercial sources.
Constructs walls, ceilings and floors. Frames and installs doors and windows; insulates walls and performs demolition work as necessary.
Estimates, measures, fabricates and cuts metals for associated jobs using precision leveling equipment. Design and fabricate necessary metal and wood projects that do not necessarily have a planned design. Fabricate one-off pieces to include, but not limited to: brackets, hangers, supports, etc.
Lays tile, linoleum, laminates, epoxies and various other kinds of coverings on floors and other surfaces; patches, repairs or replaces work and damaged floors; installs counter tops and covers other surfaces; cuts forms and adheres coverings to various shapes and types of surface; tapes and finishes dry wall.
Installs door closures, hinges, door stops, handles, related hardware and performs minor glazing.
Performs patching, repair and rust removal work for all types of walls and surfaces to a finished stage. Full and partial removal of existing materials like door frames, cutting and final fitment of replacement parts, then surface preparation to provide smooth finished texture with tasks such as grinding, sanding, body filler and primer for final finishes and applies finishes as required.
Draws rough layouts and reads and interprets blueprints and drawings.
Prepare estimates of materials and time needed to complete assigned jobs and orders materials as needed.
Erects and disassembles ladders and related equipment.
Assembles and disassembles all supports, structure, hangers, mounts (motorized or non-motorized) for audio visual equipment installations including ergonomic workstations. May also rework existing building structure to allow for new or replacement projection screens.
Set up and tear down of office spaces. Ability to assemble and disassemble different types of modular office furniture. Includes walls (with or without power and data capabilities), doors, shelves, desks, filing cabinets, etc. Ability to recognize different manufacturers and their unique assembly requirements.
Assists in directing work and training of apprentices and other workers.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques used in the carpentry trade.
Ability to perform the full range of carpentry tasks independently.
Ability to interpret and follow carpentry instructions and specifications such as blueprints, manuals, sketches, and work orders.
Ability to operate safely and care for carpentry tools, machines and equipment.
Knowledge of materials used in carpentry and ability to determine materials needed for the job and prepare cost estimates.
Ability to lift or maneuver up to 100 pounds.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
Ability to erect ladders and work at heights.
Knowledge and working ability of computers for planning, organizing and ordering equipment and materials.
Ability to set up and tear down audiovisual equipment.
Knowledge of standard cleaning techniques, rust removal techniques, and characteristics of surfaces to be cleaned, and equipment and supplies required.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Appointment Type:Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:5061a
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application.
Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume2) Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date: September 11, 2024
Posting Close Date:September 22, 2024
Job Requisition Number:R15438
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.
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Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu .
If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .
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