Carpenter

UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP

18825 (NE S WFSE Trades)
22818 (NE H NI WFSE Trades)

DEFINITION

Perform journey-level carpentry work.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Positions allocated to this class are distinguished by the responsibility to perform journey – level carpentry work in the maintenance, repair and construction of institution facilities.

TYPICAL WORK

Repair or alter buildings, sheds, scaffolds, partitions, concrete forms and other structures from plans, sketches or instructions; may construct new facilities from blueprints and specifications;

Repair floors, walls, ceilings, screen, windows, sashes, doors, furniture, fixtures, stairs, cupboards and roofs;

Build and install cabinets, furniture and other fixtures;

Adjust, repair or replace locks, weather stripping, screens, mirrors, brackets, blinds, linoleum, tile, gutters and downspouts;

Operate power equipment such as saws, jointers, lathes, sanders, planers, boring and mortising machines; clean, sharpen, maintain and repair such equipment;

Clean, sharpen, maintain and repair hand tools;

Develop preliminary cost estimates for installations and repairs;

Drive service truck as required; load and unload materials and supplies;

May lead and instruct helpers as required;

May perform work in other trades;

Perform related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a carpenter; or full journey status as a carpenter in a union; or four years’ applicable work experience. Vocational training may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis. Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license may be required.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY

01/03/1973: New Class
05/17/1973: Title Change
06/01/2005: CSR Class Conversion