Clemson University - Clemson, SC
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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 the university's facilities are safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing. The specialist will be responsible for designing, building, installing, and repairing various structural woodwork, flooring, ceilings, and cabinetry. This position also includes providing training and mentorship to less experienced employees and serving as a lead in the absence of the primary lead. In this role, the specialist will engage in carpentry maintenance, which constitutes a significant portion of the job. This includes maintaining the appearance and structural integrity of buildings, which involves tasks such as installing and repairing doors, windows, and walls, as well as constructing and setting forms for various projects. The specialist will also be involved in carpentry construction, which requires reading and comprehending plans and blueprints, selecting appropriate lumber types and grades, and estimating costs, time, and materials for carpentry projects. Collaboration with customers to ensure their needs are met is also a key aspect of this role. General maintenance duties are also part of the job, where the specialist will work alongside other trades to facilitate their work and ensure safety. This includes creating access points in ceilings, walls, and floors, as well as erecting scaffolding to minimize the use of ladders. Safety is a critical component of this position, as the specialist will promote safe workplace practices and comply with all relevant safety regulations, including OSHA mandates and university policies. Finally, the role includes a significant focus on training and mentorship, where the specialist will lead and guide others in applicable procedures and techniques, ensuring that all team members are compliant with industry standards and university requirements.