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The Art Institute of Chicago lists this Carpenter opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Carpenter PositionThe Carpenter constructs, installs, repairs, and renovates structures and fixtures made of wood and other materials throughout the museum. The role completes work ranging from custom cases and platforms to doors, walls, floors, ceilings, and building frameworks. The Carpenter reads plans, determines required materials, and performs assigned work in accordance with established safety standards.Responsibilities include:Installing walls, floors, and ceilings using wood, steel, metal, concrete, plastics, composite materials, and other appropriate materials.Fitting, constructing, and installing doors, door frames, door hardware, and interior and exterior trim using carpenter's levels, plumb bobs, laser levels, and related tools.Building and repairing custom casework, cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, and other wooden fixtures using woodworking machines, hand tools, and power tools.Reading and interpreting construction drawings, sketches, and building plans and determining the dimensions and materials required to complete assigned work.Measuring, shaping, and cutting materials to specified dimensions using hand tools, machines, and power saws.Assembling, joining, and fastening materials to create frameworks, fixtures, or props using screws, nails, dowel pins, glue, and other appropriate fasteners.Inspecting ceiling and floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, woodwork, and related structures to identify damaged or defective areas.Removing damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and independently completing routine repairs or replacements within the scope of assigned work.Erecting and using scaffolding and ladders to assemble, install, inspect, or repair structures above ground level.Moving tools and materials around the jobsite as assigned and maintaining orderly access to work areas.Following established safety rules and regulations, using required personal protective equipment, and maintaining a safe and clean work environment.Participating in and successfully completing required safety training, including but not limited to Asbestos Awareness, Hazard Communication, Fire Safety and Extinguisher Use, Personal Protective Equipment, Machine Guarding, Ladder and Aerial Lift Safety, Lockout Tagout, Back Injury Prevention, Hearing Conservation, Hand and Power Tool Safety, and Driver Safety.Removing worksite debris and performing other related duties as assigned.Qualifications include:High School Diploma or GED required.Minimum 2 years of hands-on carpentry experience required; formal training acquired through a carpenter apprenticeship program is highly preferred.General knowledge of carpentry methods, materials, tools, machinery, and equipment.Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, sketches, building plans, measurements, and detailed instructions.Skill in measuring, cutting, shaping, joining, installing, and repairing wood and other construction materials.Ability to safely operate woodworking machines, hand tools, power tools, ladders, scaffolding, and related equipment.Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing.Ability to organize assigned work, determine appropriate materials, and complete routine tasks with limited supervision while seeking direction when circumstances fall outside the assignment or established procedure.Ability to follow safety requirements and maintain a clean, orderly worksite.Ability to work effectively in a diverse and inclusive environment.Physical requirements include:Performing work fully in-person across museum facilities, carpentry shops, and active jobsites with potential exposure to dust, noise, construction materials, and moving equipment.Regularly lifting, carrying, and positioning construction materials weighing up to 50 pounds independently, and up to 80 pounds using team lifting or material-handling equipment.Sustained physical movement including prolonged walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, reaching overhead and below the waist, and climbing stairs.Comfortably and safely performing work at elevated heights using ladders, scaffolding, and aerial lifts.Adhering to established safety standards and consistently wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for the task and environment.Equipment may include, but is not limited to, table saws, miter saws, power saws, sanders, woodworking machines, hand tools, power tools, carpenter's levels, plumb bobs, laser levels, ladders, scaffolding, material-handling equipment, and required personal protective equipment such as respirators, protective footwear, hearing protection, and protective eyewear.Compensation & Benefits:Hiring Range: $26.00 - $32.50 per hour.BenefitsPTO OverviewJob Classification: Non exemptEmployment Category: Full time staffGrade Level: 7Application Instructions:Please submit your resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.Union:This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 31.Accessibility:If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information to request the appropriate accommodation by visiting the following page: Accessibility Accommodation for Applicants.Equal Opportunity Statement:The Art Institute of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires and promotes qualified individuals compliant with federal and state laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Department of Human Resources at Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60603, US
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