Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Position: Carpenter I
Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Carpenter I Job Category Staff & Executive - Facilities/Environmental/Maintenance Department Facilities Maintenance Newark Overview

The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Carpenter I for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). The primary purpose of the Carpenter I position is to perform building related construction, maintenance and repair to assure safe and functional facilities.

These duties also include related equipment installation, furniture installation, and repair. Oversees work of other mechanics and/or trades helpers.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

* Performs routine maintenance on building structural features, architectural features, wall systems, flooring systems, ceiling systems, windows and doors.

* Responds to all carpentry trouble calls and requests throughout the facilities.

* Inspects, tests, assures integrity of all related building features and systems throughout the facilities. Requesting work orders, completing work orders, and issuing status reports to supervision and/or management.

* Reads blue prints, diagrams, specifications, and lays out/performs work in accordance with all standards, regulations and/or applicable codes.

* Ability to use various hand and power tolls in the performance of work, including rules, measurement instruments, fastening tools, leveling systems, etc.

* Performs "Rough Out", "Finish", and "Repair" work in accordance with all accepted industry standards. Work includes, but is not limited to framing (wood & steel), sheetrock installation, ceiling installation, flooring installation, and furniture installation/assembly.

* Understands and adheres to Rutgers, compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.

* Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Rutgers' regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

FLSA Nonexempt Grade 200 Salary Details Minimum Salary 29.760 Mid Range Salary 30.260 Maximum Salary 31.170 Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

* Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

* Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs

* Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options

* Employee and dependent educational benefits

* Life insurance coverage

* Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Position Status Full Time Working Hours Standard Hours 40.00 Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement Union Description IUOE 68 Payroll Designation People Soft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

* Technical school diploma or equivalent knowledge plus a minimum of five (5) years of progressively more responsibility and experience as a carpenter, at least three (3) years of which shall have involved taking a lead in installation, repair, and maintenance of all applicable components/systems.

Certifications/Licenses

* Valid Driver's License

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Thorough knowledge of local, state, and national codes.

Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands:
Position requires the individual to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and climb or balance up to 2/3 of the time, to sit, kneel, crouch or crawl, to talk to heat and to taste or smell less than a 1/3 of the time; to lift a weight or exert force from 10 - 25 pounds

up to 2/3 of the time, from 50 to over 100 pounds 1/3 of…