Trades Specialist IV - Construction Shop Carpentry

$41,000 - $41,000/Yr

Clemson University - Clemson, SC

Full-time

Clemson, SC

Educational Services

About the position

The Trades Specialist IV - Construction Shop Carpentry position at Clemson University involves performing a variety of carpentry and related duties that require both routine and advanced professional skills and technical knowledge. This role is essential for maintaining, remodeling, and repairing structures, ensuring that all carpentry work meets the highest standards of quality and safety. The specialist will also provide training and mentorship to less experienced employees, serving as a lead in the absence of the primary lead. The position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work collaboratively with other trades to enhance overall project efficiency. In this role, the specialist will be responsible for designing, building, installing, and repairing various structural woodwork elements, including flooring, ceilings, and cabinetry. A significant part of the job involves maintaining the appearance and structural integrity of buildings, which includes tasks such as installing and repairing doors, windows, and walls. The specialist will also be involved in constructing and setting forms, fabricating and installing interior components like shelving and cabinets, and ensuring that all work complies with safety regulations and standards. The position requires a strong understanding of carpentry construction, including the ability to read and comprehend plans and blueprints, select appropriate lumber types, and estimate costs and materials for projects. Safety is a critical aspect of this role, as the specialist will promote safe work practices and comply with all relevant OSHA mandates and environmental regulations. Additionally, the specialist will take on a mentorship role, guiding and training others in carpentry techniques and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Designs, builds, installs and repairs structural woodwork, flooring, ceilings, and cabinetry.
• Maintains building appearance and structural integrity, including doors and window trim.
• Assists in constructing walls, remodeling, and hanging and finishing drywall.
• Installs and repairs all types of structures and performs related tasks involving interior and exterior finish of carpentry work.
• Installs structural components of buildings such as joists, braces, wood and metal studs, posts, columns and trusses.
• Installs and repairs ceilings, siding, wood and metal doors and windows.
• Installs and repairs walls and floors.
• Constructs and sets forms.
• Fabricates, installs and repairs interior components such as shelving, benches, lab tables, cabinets and partitions.
• Fabricates, refits, and installs doors, locks, and trim.
• Reads and comprehends plans and blueprints.
• Recognizes and selects appropriate lumber types and grades.
• Makes rough sketches and estimates cost, time and materials of carpentry projects.
• Works with customers to provide them with a better product.
• Works with other trades to help them perform their jobs more easily and safely.
• Creates accesses in ceilings, walls, and floors.
• Installs catwalks in ceilings, attics and over objects.
• Erects safe scaffolding to minimize use of tall ladders.
• Promotes a safe workplace and safe work practices.
• Complies with all applicable OSHA safety mandates and enforcement of University LOTO & PPE policy.
• Complies with all EPA/DHEC rules.
• Promotes positive and productive relationships within and between shops.
• Leads, guides, and/or trains others in applicable procedures and techniques.
• Completes the required training and testing to maintain applicable licensing, and compliance for industry and University.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Advanced carpentry skills and technical knowledge.
• Experience in maintenance, remodeling, and repairs involving carpentry.
• Ability to read and comprehend plans and blueprints.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards.