Job Details
Salary: $41,506.00 Annually
Location : West Chester University, PA
Job Type: Regular / Full-Time
Job Number: 24-106
Department: Finance & Administration
Division: Carpenter Shop
Opening Date: 03/01/2024
Position Summary
Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania's Facilities Division invites applicants for the position of Carpenter.
WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
Under the supervision of the Carpenter Shop Foreman, the individual will perform journey level work in the carpentry trade and participate in all interior/exterior carpentry work performed on campus. This position has a high focus on all aspects of carpentry and will also assist with roofing and masonry work as needed. The carpenter will work with other members of the carpenter shop to complete tasks from start to finish with a high level of quality and workmanship.
Responsibilities include:
- Ensure all carpentry work is in adherence to specifications and standards set by the University, Federal, State, and local municipalities
- Knowledge of how to properly Install, maintain and repair all types of roofing
- Maintain and repair all spouting, metal roofing parts, and flashing for buildings
- Maintain and repair roofing systems made up of asphalt, rubber, shingles, tile and slate
- Clean, maintain, repair and install rainspouts, eave boxes, gutters and roof drains
- Plan and layout work from blueprints, drawings, models or verbal instructions
- Utilize a variety of carpentry and masonry hand tools, portable and stationary power tools, and leveling and measuring instruments
- Install and repair countertops, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, building framing and a variety of finish trim work.
- Construct forms, mix and pour concrete, and apply different finishes in accordance to all building standards and codes
- Perform minor masonry work on buildings i.e. pointing, stone/block/stucco repair
- Construct wood/steel stud walls/partitions
- Install/repair structural foundations and supports
- Perform minor bathroom and kitchen renovations, installation of countertops, cabinets, fixtures, and partitions
- Install suspended ceilings and ceiling tiles
- Perform skilled bench work operating power saws, joiners, wood lathes, planers, drill press, sanding and mortising machines
- Function as a lead worker over helpers and other maintenance staff regarding small-specialized projects performed on campus
- Providing on-the-job training and assistance to co-workers and helpers.
- Ability to work from scissor lifts, bucket truck and man lifts, interior and exterior.
- Ability to estimate, install drywall, finish trowel or skim coat walls
- Ability to layout and install various types of flooring i.e. carpet, tile, wood
- Perform related work as assigned
This position is deemed "essential" and must remain or report to work during partial or full day closings of the university due to hazardous road conditions, emergency circumstances or for other reasons. Minimum Qualifications- Three years of experience in the construction, installation, repair, restoration, or maintenance of structures and articles made from wood, composite, and wood substitute materials.
OR
- Successful completion of the Building Trades Trainee program (commonwealth title).
OR
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Valid Driver License
Preferred Qualifications- Experience working for a school district or university
Special InstructionsCandidates must apply online at Electronic submission allows for resume/ cover letter attachments.
Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist.
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU's educational mission. The University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer encouraging diversity. Women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment criminal background checks.WCU proudly offers comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, generous retirement plans, many wellness programs, a tuition waiver for self and family members, and training, development and advancement opportunities.
- On the first working day, new employees are eligible to enroll in medical benefit plans and can choose between two PPO plans or an HMO plan.
- Supplemental dental, vision, hearing and prescription coverage is also offered to employees.
- The Get Healthy Wellness program rewards participants with reduced health care premiums and provides tools and resources to maintain good health.
- Flexible spending accounts allow employees to withhold income from their paychecks before taxes for reimbursement of approved medical and dependent care expenses.
- A University mission to support employee personal and professional growth.
- PASSHE tuition waiver lowers the cost of college expenses.
- Leave and time-off benefits include generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays.
- Choice of two group retirement plans with generous employer contributions.
- Voluntary retirement plans offer two additional options to save and invest money for retirement and are available to all employees upon their date of hire.
- Group life insurance is provided at no cost to all permanent employees.
- Voluntary long-term disability insurance (LTD) and voluntary group life and personal accident insurance (VGLIP/AD&D) are available to employees.
- State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) provides a wide range of free services including counseling, legal, and financial services.
The employee group for this position is American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). For additional benefit details please see the PASSHE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PAGE .
Theinformation is provided for general purposes only. Legal Plan Documents will govern any discrepancies that may arise. Benefits, benefit levels, and eligibility rules are subject to change. The benefits described are available to most employees; however, certain eligibility requirements must be met.