Carpenter/Locksmith

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• Based on work orders received, performs various jobs for completion. Such jobs include designing, building and contracting various scale projects, lay outs, and making modifications and repairs to cabinets, displays, and furniture. Installs, repairs and/or remodels doors, hardware, windows, walls, carpeting, flooring and ceilings, using a wide variety of materials and tools. In response to ergonomic requests, works with Human Resources and Facility Planners helps to design, modify or build custom items to meet individual requirements.

• Performs general repairs and building envelope restoration. Must keep informed of new carpentry methods, materials, and tools.

Locksmithing, Keying Systems, and Electronic Locking Systems

• Certified Locksmith Assists with the installation and maintenance of all locks on campus.

• Installs electric strikes and locks, programmable electronic locks and recording devices.

• Cuts building keys under the direction of Team Lead or Manager.

• Designs and implements small master key systems.

• Assists with maintaining key security systems for Northwestern Mutual complexes and re-pins lock cylinders to master and change keys.

General Duties and Administration

• Helps to ensure proper inventory management on stock items such as vinyl, wood, doors, hardware, glass and fasteners and assists in proper and timely ordering of routine equipment, tools and materials. Unloads, confirms, transports and/or stocks materials between loading docks, shops storage areas.

• Assists with duties of Lead Carpenter during time of absence including scheduling and oversight of other team members and contractors, directing them and monitoring them as needed.

• Assists with design lay outs, builds, installs, and/or removes work for periodic, special events.

Qualifications

• High school degree (or equivalent) required, with courses in carpentry, shop, mechanical drawing, and general mathematics required.

• A minimum of 5 years of commercial construction or carpentry experience and commercial hardware experience desired.

• Locksmith certification from a recognized institution or trade school.

• Must have superior manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination, and strong working knowledge of mathematics including ability to work with advanced algebra, geometry and three-dimensional figures.

• Knowledge of and skill in using a variety of carpentry tools and stationary power equipment.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis and up to 80 pounds or more occasionally.

• Strong customer focus, initiative, accuracy and problem-solving skills; effective organizational and communication skills along with the ability to work independently or as part of a team and to adapt to changing priorities and meet required timeframes.

• Ability to perform a wide variety of work assignments in a timely manner.

• Knowledge of work-related OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) regulations including SDS (Safety Data Sheets) and trained in the proper handling and use of hazardous or corrosive chemicals used in glues and sealers.

• OSHA 10 General Industry Certification obtained within 1 year of employment.

• Proven mechanical aptitude required. Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematic drawings, updating them as appropriate

• Must possess a solid knowledge of relevant state and local building codes and industry standards.

• Must have a working knowledge of a PC and be able to demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

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Candidates must successfully complete and pass any required testing.

Compensation Range:

Pay Range - Start:
$22.81

Pay Range - End:
$34.22

Geographic Specific Pay Structure:

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