General Maintenance Carpenter

GENERAL MAINTENANCE/CARPENTER

$47,993.23 - $56,854.23
Pay grade 34
Local Steelworkers Union 15509

Assists the Superintendent and the Assistant Superintendent of Public Buildings to ensure that buildings are kept clean, in good repair and secure. May coordinate with outside contractors or other city divisions or departments in handling emergency or routine maintenance and makes appropriate contacts. Assists in non-routine repairs or maintenance. Performs tasks in the construction, alteration, maintenance and repair to buildings, indoor and outdoor furniture, articles of wood and other property structures.

When not performing rough or finished carpentry work, paints, maintains tools and equipment, works on snow removal, and custodial duties. Performs related work as required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Assesses non-routine maintenance or repair problems and notifies the Superintendent and/or Assistant Superintendent, contacts outside contractors as needed. Responsible for duties such as sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing, stripping, and waxing the floors and walls of halls, offices, and rooms; operating heavy industrial buffers or scrubbers; cleaning plumbing fixtures and washrooms; providing washrooms with soap and other necessary supplies; moving furniture and other equipment;

cleaning sidewalks and performing lawn and gardening maintenance; providing for minor repairs to buildings and equipment; painting; washing windows; changing light bulbs; emptying wastebaskets; and maintaining general watch over buildings and offices. Personally participates in or supervises the moving of office equipment and other services requested by building occupants. Receives all freight delivered to buildings and dispatches it to the proper offices, and/or departments.
Personally participates in or supervises the clearing of snow from sidewalks and steps around buildings. Makes and repairs cabinets, desks, tables, chairs, shelves, and other furniture. Repairs doors and locks. Makes and repairs screens and window frames and replaces window glass. Works on small structures, park benches, tables and other wooden structures or fixtures. Sharpens, repairs tools and keeps equipment in good condition.

Operates specialized tools (ex. Drill presses, band saws, skill saws, jointers, lathes, circular saws, sanding machines, etc.). Based on the project budget; orders supplies and materials for jobs, keeps inventory records on materials and supplies. Makes rough sketches and designs for carpentry work to be done. Makes out cost estimates of labor and materials for jobs.

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ESSENTIAL ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE AND

SKILLS:

Ability to understand and effectively perform oral and written instructions. Thorough knowledge of modern methods, materials and supplies used in building cleaning and maintenance. Considerable knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment used in the building maintenance trades. Thorough knowledge of the techniques, tools, equipment and materials used in carpentry; and a high degree of skill in the application of such practices and techniques.

Ability to keep records. Ability to work from sketches or blueprints. Ability to make rough sketches and designs and cost estimates of labor and materials. Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety measures, and precautions. Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment of the trade including power tools. Sufficient mathematical ability to make cost estimates, calculate project costs, and summarize labor costs for payroll or budget purposes.

Ability to work independently without direct supervision. Ability to walk, climb stairs, and descend stairs for extended periods of time. Able to climb and descend ladders, ability to lift up to 50 lbs., manual dexterity, and ability to work in tightly confined space.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from a standard high school or trade school with technical training or apprenticeship in carpentry preferred. Three or more years of carpentry experience in all stages of carpentry from rough to finish work; preference will be given to any candidate with any license to perform any other trades such as electrical…