Carpenter

Join the Ramily! WSSU is seeking an experienced Carpenter to join the Facilities Maintenance team. If you are looking for a position where you can grow, this could be the job for you! There are plenty of opportunities for cross-training and promotion!

The Carpenter will report to the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor. This team is responsible for carpentry maintenance and repair for all campus buildings: academic, administrative, and residential. Employees must work 'on call' during the appointed dates and times when requested. This also includes callback work if needed.

Facilities Management exists for the purpose of designing, construction, maintaining and operating the facilities necessary to house and support the University's academic and service programs

1600 Lowery St
Winston-Salem,NC 27110

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require
special licenses or certification.
Optional Guidelines:
Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Valid US Driver's License

Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or Justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for Which they may be qualified.

This is primarily a carpenter position. The chosen candidate must know the various tools and machinery that goes with carpentry work. The repairs to be made will be things such as wall repair, hanging items in classrooms and offices, window repairs or minor roof repairs, and others as relayed by their supervisor. This position may also be asked to help out in other trades if needed, this is an excellent opportunity to cross train in other areas.

As a campus carpenter the candidate must understand the objectives and priorities related to the work orders and tasks in order to follow plans and scheduled projects. Using Team Dynamics is vital to the role of carpenter. Recognize and obtain required equipment, materials, and tools that are needed to do the job. Accomplish tasks within established time frames. Understand obstacles or roadblocks by following prescribed processes to ensure timely task accomplishment.

The candidate will use their carpentry skills to resolve issues pertaining to building envelope of academic buildings. The candidate must be able to evaluate windows, roofs, wall repairs, water infiltration and how to properly repair these items. A supervisor is always available for assistance or to outline priorities.

The candidate must state messages in a clear and effective manner; listen to others. Ensure that information gets to the right person within the agreed upon time frames. Use appropriate language that is easy for others to understand.

The candidate must performs tasks and duties safely to avoid danger to self and others. Identifies and informs supervisor of potential safety problems. Warn others of potential hazards. Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment following established protocols. Incorporates accident prevention and corrective measures in work related activities. Follows appropriate post-emergency procedures.

Promptly and attentively responds to customer requests within established parameters and time
frames. Performs work in the least disruptive manner possible to customers.Demonstrates courteous actions and follows the organization's established protocol for customer service.

Attention to Detail. Follows instructions through standard work-orders for assigned tasks.Performs routine or repetitious tasks completely and accurately. Checks work for mistakes before completion of tasks. Compares finished work to what is expected. Seeks approval of supervisor based upon complexity of task completed.