Carpenter

Are you a skilled carpenter with a passion for craftsmanship and a keen eye for detail Iowa State University is looking for a talented Carpenter to join our team at the University Village (SUV) Apartments. In this role youll play a vital part in maintaining and enhancing the living spaces for our campus community utilizing your journeylevel skills to build repair and transform various structures.

Your day will start with prioritizing work orders and tackling a variety of tasks from constructing custom cabinetry and repairing windows to installing doors and creating unique metal and wood projects. Youll have the opportunity to demonstrate your creativity and problemsolving skills by designing and fabricating components not available commercially.

This is more than just a jobits a chance to bring your expertise to a respected institution where you can take pride in seeing your work make a difference. Youll work independently on various projects collaborate with other skilled tradespeople and guide apprentices ensuring a high standard of quality and craftsmanship throughout.

If you are ready to be a part of a team that values precision creativity and a commitment to excellence we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of our campus environment.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Constructs installs and repairs cabinets doors windows screens shades blinds furniture seats laminate materials and other components not available from commercial sources.

• Constructs walls ceilings and floors. Frames and installs doors and windows; insulates walls and performs demolition work as necessary.

• Estimates measures fabricates and cuts metals for associated jobs using precision leveling equipment. Design and fabricate necessary metal and wood projects that do not necessarily have a planned design. Fabricate oneoff pieces to include but not limited to: brackets hangers supports etc.

• Lays tile linoleum laminates epoxies and various other kinds of coverings on floors and other surfaces; patches repairs or replaces work and damaged floors; installs counter tops and covers other surfaces; cuts forms and adheres coverings to various shapes and types of surface; tapes and finishes dry wall.

• Installs door closures hinges door stops handles related hardware and performs minor glazing.

• Performs patching repair and rust removal work for all types of walls and surfaces to a finished stage. Full and partial removal of existing materials like door frames cutting and final fitment of replacement parts then surface preparation to provide smooth finished texture with tasks such as grinding sanding body filler and primer for final finishes and applies finishes as required.

• Draws rough layouts and reads and interprets blueprints and drawings.

• Prepare estimates of materials and time needed to complete assigned jobs and orders materials as needed.

• Erects and disassembles ladders and related equipment.

• Assembles and disassembles all supports structure hangers mounts (motorized or nonmotorized) for audio visual equipment installations including ergonomic workstations. May also rework existing building structure to allow for new or replacement projection screens.

• Set up and tear down of office spaces. Ability to assemble and disassemble different types of modular office furniture. Includes walls (with or without power and data capabilities) doors shelves desks filing cabinets etc. Ability to recognize different manufacturers and their unique assembly requirements.

• Assists in directing work and training of apprentices and other workers.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles methods and techniques used in the carpentry trade.

• Ability to perform the full range of carpentry tasks independently.

• Ability to interpret and follow carpentry instructions and specifications such as blueprints manuals sketches and work orders.

• Ability to operate safely and care for carpentry tools machines and equipment.

• Knowledge of materials used in carpentry and ability to determine materials needed for the job and prepare cost estimates.

• Ability to lift or maneuver up to 100 pounds.

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.

• Ability to erect ladders and work at heights.

• Knowledge and working ability of computers for planning organizing and ordering equipment and materials.

• Ability to set up and tear down audiovisual equipment.

• Knowledge of standard cleaning techniques rust removal techniques and characteristics of surfaces to be cleaned and equipment and supplies required.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.