CARPENTER, SENIOR

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY: 

Perform journeyman level carpentry and maintenance work in the maintenance and repair of Medical Center facilities. 

WORK PERFORMED: Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned and a more comprehensive task list may be provided. 

Perform journeyman level carpentry work in the maintenance and repair of Medical Center buildings, additions, and fixtures to include floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, and screens; repair or make adjustments to items or fixtures as needed, to include doors and door closures, stair treads, flooring, furniture, shelving and cabinets. 

Use appropriate carpentry and woodworking tools to complete assignments; use all appropriate safety precautions and protective equipment when using such tools and when carrying out assignments; ensure a safe work environment; ensure compliance with Medical Center and OSHA safety regulations. 

Plan work ensuring adequate materials and labor to complete repairs in timely and efficient manner; report unusual issues to supervisor. 

Monitor and inspect work to ensure compliance the applicable codes and procedures; complete or direct any rework or modifications. 

Complete required documentation to include, but not limited to, work order forms, inventory/order forms, and corrective/preventive maintenance documents; use computer software as applicable to maintenance and repair activities plus various employee training, payroll and compliance requirements. 

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. 

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION/TRAINING 

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

EXPERIENCE 

Work requires 3 to 5 years of broad experience in construction or maintenance carpentry to acquire knowledge of the methods and techniques of the carpentry trade. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Valid N.C. Driver's license and a driving history acceptable under the guidelines of the Safe Driving Policy. 

COMMUNICATION SKILLS 

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively communicate in one-on-one or small group situations with customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Must respect the privacy of patients and maintain the confidentiality of any patient information related to their treatment. Ability to complete daily records, logs, and time sheets. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is occasionally required to climb ladders or stairs. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds or more. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. Because of these potential exposures, the employee is required to attend all related safety training sessions and follow/comply with all appropriate safety guidelines. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires an educational background normally equivalent to a high school education with shop work courses.

Experience

Work requires 2 years of broad experience in carpentry to acquire OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE knowledge of the methods and techniques of the carpentry trade.

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Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.