Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Carpenter I for the University Facilities and Capital Planning department within Institutional Planning & Operations.

The primary purpose of the Carpenter I position is to perform building related construction, maintenance and repair to assure safe and functional facilities. These duties also include related equipment installation, furniture installation and repair. Oversees work of other mechanics and/or trades helpers.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Performs routine maintenance on building structural features, architectural features, wall systems, flooring systems, ceiling systems, windows and doors.
• Responds to all carpentry trouble calls and requests throughout the facilities.
• Inspects, tests, assures integrity of all related building features and systems throughout the facilities. Requesting work orders, completing work orders, and issuing status reports to supervision and/or management.
• Reads blue prints, diagrams, specifications, and lays out/performs work in accordance with all standards, regulations and/or applicable codes.
• Ability to use various hand and power tolls in the performance of work, including rules, measurement instruments, fastening tools, leveling systems, etc.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Technical school diploma or equivalent knowledge plus a minimum of five (5) years of progressively more responsibility and experience as a carpenter, at least three (3) years of which shall have involved taking a lead in installation, repair, and maintenance of all applicable components/systems.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of local, state and national codes.

Posting Number: 21ST0791

Location: Downtown New Brunswick