Departmental Assistant- Carpenter Summer
Departmental Assistant- Carpenter Summer
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About UMass Amherst
The flagship of the Commonwealth the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public landgrant research university that seeks to expand educational access fuel innovation and creativity and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863 UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1450acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts stateoftheart facilities for teaching research scholarship and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse equitable and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valuedand thrives and offers a full range of undergraduate graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental social economic and technological challenges in our world.
Job Summary
Perform varied carpentry tasks including layout framing hanging / finishing gypsum wall board painting flooring installation trim / finish carpentry installations doors.
Essential Functions
- Perform general construction tasks and perform carpentry work using hand and power tools such as drills and saws.
- Assist coworkers during the course of a job; holding materials or tools in place while coworker works on them; cleaning work area upon completion.
- Work with individuals or teams of tradespeople on construction projects with tasks including demolition and installation of partitions ceilings floors fixtures doors windows etc.
- Assist in erecting and/or dismantling scaffolding and/or rigging used to gain access to high places.
- Maintain machinery equipment and tools by cleaning lubricating greasing oiling etc. to ensure their optimum working order.
- Operate automobiles trucks power tools hand tools and other equipment as required in support of maintenance repairs and construction activities.
- Perform varied tasks to assist coworkers in the performance of their duties in a variety of trades (e.g. Plumbing Electrical Carpentry etc.
- Perform routine related maintenance and repair maintain machinery equipment and tools install glass install and replace floor covering and perform related work as required.
- Perform related duties such as furnishing tools and materials to coworkers during the course of a job; holding materials or tools in place while coworker works on them; cleaning work area upon completion.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills Abilities Education Experience Certifications Licensure)
- Ability to complete carpentry tasks as required for renovation work.
- Possession of a current and valid Drivers License.
- Knowledge and skill in the use and operation of handheld power tools such as drills etc.
- Knowledge and skill in uses of small hand tools such as pliers chisels hammers etc.
- Knowledge of the methods used in the care and maintenance of small and handheld power tools.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.
- Ability to deal tactfully with others.
- Ability to maintain a calm manner in emergency situations.
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
- Ability to climb ladders and scaffolds.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Physical stamina and endurance.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Manual dexterity.
Work Schedule
- Monday Friday 6:00am 2:00pm.
- This is a temporary nonbenefited position.
Physical Demands/ Working Conditions
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a construction crew.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
- Ability to climb ladders and scaffolds.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
Additional Details
- Employee will acquire on the job knowledge of materials tools and equipment used in one or more trades including plumbing electrical or carpentry type and uses of agency forms knowledge ofthe policies procedures specifications standards and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
- This is a seasonal assignment for the summer.
Salary Information
- $26.00 per hour.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with the application please submit a resume.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race color religion caste creed sex age marital status national origin disability political belief or affiliation pregnancy and pregnancyrelated condition(s) veteran status sexual orientation gender identity and expression genetic information natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment admission to and participation in academic programs activities and services and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities women persons with disabilities and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes rules and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
Employment Type
Hourly
