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University of California - Los Angeles, CA
posted about 2 months ago
About the position
The Carpenter position at UCLA involves performing a variety of skilled carpentry duties under the supervision of the Sr. Superintendent of the Carpentry Shop. The role focuses on building, repairing, and installing various carpentry-related projects, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to safety practices. The carpenter will work independently, read blueprints, and maintain tools and equipment to support the university's mission of creating a thriving environment for students, faculty, and staff.
Responsibilities
- Build, repair, and install cabinets, wall partitions, floors, and ceiling systems.
- Set door jambs and hang doors.
- Install metal window frames and insulate walls.
- Hang drywall and install various types of door hardware, including panic hardware.
- Construct concrete forms and scaffolding for special projects.
- Operate and maintain carpentry tools and equipment.
- Read blueprints to carry out assignments accurately.
- Follow through on assignments with minimal direction and maintain safe working practices.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of materials, equipment, methods, and tools of the Carpenter's trade.
- Knowledge of Class A construction, UBC, OSHA, fire codes, construction procedures, and ADA requirements.
- Understanding of standard safety practices and equipment related to carpentry.
- Skill in reading plan specifications and blueprints, and basic mathematics for layout calculations.
- Writing skills to complete reports accurately and understandably.
- Ability to prioritize assignments and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Excellent oral communication skills for clear information exchange.
- Ability to install metal stud and drywall partitions, suspended ceilings, and other woodwork.
- Ability to troubleshoot problems in structural woodwork.
Nice-to-haves
- Working knowledge of OSHPD and JCAHO Regulations; U.L. Fire Stopping.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits starting on day one.
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Opportunities for overtime and various shifts.
