MENUSummary of Position
The Carpenter is responsible for construction and repairing structural woodwork and equipment under the direction of
the Carpenter Supervisor. This is a nonexempt position.
Accountability
Reports to the Carpenter Supervisor
Core Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities have not yet been established.
Responsibilities
1. Builds, repairs, and installs counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors and building framework.
2. Reads and works with blueprints and drawings.
3. Conducts regular maintenance work throughout buildings on campus.
4. Replaces damaged ceiling tile, floor tile, sheet plastic, wall coverings, and glass or installs new components of these
same items.
5. Builds custom cabinets and other wooden equipment for campus departments, using woodworking machines.
Installs hardware such as hinges, handles, catches, drawer pulls, etc.
6. Operates heavy equipment (backhoe, bobcat, road-grader, etc.).
7. Builds concrete forms and finishes the surfaces of poured concrete.
8. Installs drywall/wall board and tapes, smooths and textures same.
9. Assembles office equipment, cabinets, shelving and furniture.
10. Complies with all safety and health requirements whether established by management or by federal, state, or local
laws.
11. Performs other responsibilities as required by the Carpenter Supervisor.
Qualifications
High School Degree or equivalent
Experience preferred
Valid South Dakota Driver’s License
Physical Demands
Frequently lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 30 lbs.
Occasionally exerts up to 50 lbs. of force
Regularly bends, stoops, crouches, and climbs stairs
Must have ability to stand for prolonged periods
Must have the capability to apply self physically over long periods of time
Uses the abdominal and lower back muscles for support repeatedly over time without becoming fatigued
Position requires working outdoors in summer and winter
Expectations of Hours Worked
40 hours/week and on-call as required