Job Description

This position assists and takes direction from carpenters to maintain buildings and related structures applying carpentry techniques and using carpentry tools to construct, alter, repair, and/or install walls, stairs, floors, ceilings, windows, doors, etc., erect and dismantle staging and scaffolding, and perform related work as required. The basic purpose of this work is to perform carpentry work for the maintenance, repair, and/or alteration of state buildings and related structures.

Responsibilities: Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintains buildings and related structures applying carpentry techniques and using carpentry tools to construct, alter, repair, and/or install walls, stairs, floors, ceilings, windows, doors, roofs, gutters, locks, air conditioners, mail slots, handicapped chair rails and ramps, shelving, etc.


• Performs structural repairs, alterations, or improvement work as needed.


• Performs related work such as making window and door screens, drilling holes in signs, cleaning and sharpening various tools and equipment, painting, carpet install, drywall install, and acoustical tile replacement and/or installation.

REQUIREMENTS:

3-5 years experience in the construction field and working with carpentry power tools. Ability to meet preset scheduled and deadlines. Must be a highly motivated individual capable of working in a fast paced facility with a team and on your own. 

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of carpentry.


• Knowledge of and experience with the types and uses of material used in carpentry.


• Knowledge of and experience with the safety practices and procedures followed in carpentry.


• Knowledge of and experience with the types and uses of safety equipment used in carpentry.


• Knowledge of and experience working with small handheld tools such as hammers, saws, screwdrivers, chisels, drills, etc.


• Knowledge of and experience working with small measurement devices such as calipers, levels, rulers, steel squares, etc.


• Knowledge of and experience working with handheld power tools such as table saws, chop saws, radial arm saws, drills, power hammers, etc.


• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.


• As a member of the Project Team the primary responsibility will be providing support for special projects.


• Must have basic knowledge of building codes and requirements and permitting process.

Additional Duties:

• Removal and installation of signage.


• Removal and installation of flooring types and related flooring components (e.g. carpet, including carpet tiles and broadloom, etc., rubber flooring, stair treads, transition strips, etc.) and preparation of subfloors as needed.


• General painting, with proper wall prep.


• Responds to daily work orders when time allows.


• OSHA Certification (10 or 30 hour) a plus.


• Lead Paint Certification a plus.


• Familiarity with environmental issues a plus (e.g. asbestos, lead).

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Salary: $19.00 per hour. Part Time 18.5 hours per week. Specific days and times TBD.
Benefits: No
Union: Non Union
Grant Funded: No
Closing Date: Open Until Filled 

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING:

Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

All available positions are located at:  which applicants must apply online by submitting a cover letter**, resume and three (3) professional references.

**Cover letter must demonstrate how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

STCC conducts a pre-employment screening. Initial and continued employment is dependent upon meeting National Background Check, Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and/or Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check and if applicable, Physical and Alcohol/Drug Testing requirements. Screening also includes verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and/or verification of work history. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

POLICY STATEMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & DIVERSITY:

Springfield Technical Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator, Kathryn C. Senie, Ed.D, J.D. at 413.755.5642 or via email at kcsenie@stcc.edu, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

STCC's personnel and academic decisions, programs and policies are formulated and conducted in a manner, which will ensure equal access for all people and prevent discrimination. As part of this effort, a College will ensure that employment and academic decisions, programs and policies will be based solely on the individual eligibility, merit or fitness of applicants, employees and students without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military service, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation or political or union affiliation.

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Salary/Compensation: $19.00 per hour

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