Lead Carpenter - Creek Reserve

Position: Lead Carpenter - Big Creek Reserve

Job : 85470

Location: Remote

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Resident Director, the Lead Carpenter performs detailed carpentry work on specific, defined facilities projects at Big Creek Reserve which include assessments, repairs, preventative maintenance and documentation. The Lead Carpenter performs inspections, repairs, replacements, renovations, and new construction functions on natural reserves buildings, outbuildings, campgrounds and related infrastructure.

Appointment Information

• Budgeted Salary: $52.86/hour
• Benefits Level Eligibility: Mid-Level benefits
• Schedule: Full-time, Fixed; 100% of time, 40 hours per week;

Monday through Friday;

Day shift

• Employee Classification: Limited appointment
• Job End Date: 5 months from date of hire, with possibility of extension
• Work Location: Off Campus - Big Creek Reserve
• Union Representation: K7 Union
• Job Code Classification: 008109 (CARPENTER LD)
• Travel: Up to 25% of the time

Job Duties

70% - Renovation/Construction

• Work from blueprints, simple drawings or verbal directions.
• Perform remodeling and replacement of walls, windows, doors, floors, siding, decks and roofs.
• Perform rough carpentry construction of walls consisting of metal, wood, block, or cement; form, pour, and finish concrete; frame windows and doors.
• Install floor, deck, and ceiling joists; hang both metal and wood doors, sheet rock and other surface materials.
• Perform finish carpentry work of cabinets, drawers, hardwood flooring, moldings, shelving.
• Use a combination of materials and methods suitable to each construction application (rough or finish).

25% - Maintenance

• Inspect building interiors and exteriors for deficiencies in systems, equipment, or deterioration of building elements.
• Perform various maintenance and construction tasks on various structures, including but not limited to patching of floors, walls and roofs.
• Repair and/or replace doors, windows, etc. in various wood frame or metal frame buildings, enclosures, sheds, etc.
• Repair and/or replace broken hardware, pipes, and fixtures in bathrooms not requiring a plumber.

5% - Tools and Purchasing

• As necessary, perform millwork using saws, planers, sanders, shapers, drills, and other power tools using proper safety procedures.
• Inspect and request necessary repairs and adjustments to the shop's tools and equipment.
• Order parts and materials as required.
• Drive University trucks to hardware stores and lumber yards in town to purchase materials.
• Keep records and receipts for documentation and accounting requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Five years experience in building construction, renovation, repair, remodeling.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work.
• Wood framing experience.
• Finish carpentry experience.
• Ability to analyze building envelopes to determine possible water intrusion sources and repairs needed.
• Knowledge of safety procedures to operate saws, planers, shapers, drill press, band saw, and other power tools.
• Ability to handle difficult situations by responding in a proactive and adaptable manner.
• Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact and work effectively with members of the campus community.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and documents; knowledge of specifications of products in building plans.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the installation and repair of plumbing fixtures and systems. Ten years experience in construction, including interior/exterior building repair and maintenance, sheet rock application, door/window hanging, hardware installation, concrete forming/pouring, roofing, interior and exterior finishing.
• Ability to work in remote locations in a largely wilderness setting.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Selected candidate must pass the employment misconduct disclosure process.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
• Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California and participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pull notice program.
• Ability to work long periods of time in wilderness conditions and to travel to remote areas.
• Ability to perform work in a rugged physical environment and inclement weather with challenging infrastructure requirements.
• Ability to do occasional work in confined spaces such as attics and trenches while bending, stooping and/or kneeling with the possibility of being exposed to live electrical circuits and machinery.
• Ability to work in conditions of variable temperature/weather with possible exposure to strong, unpleasant odors, high levels of noise and vibrations, and exposure to dust and allergens.
• Ability to ascend/descend l…