Download carpenter - Big Bend Community College

POSITION OPENING
7662 Chanute Street NE
Moses Lake, WA 98837-3299
509.793.2008
FAX 509.762.6355
TDD 509.762.6335
TOLL FREE 877.745.1212
[email protected]
http://www.bigbend.edu
#16-29
August 8, 2016
CARPENTER
Full-time, classified staff position for Maintenance & Operations
SALARY:
Washington State Department of Human Resources range 42 step G, $3369 per month
followed by periodic increments to $3807 per month subject to legislative funding.
Mandatory six to twelve month probationary period.
BENEFITS:
Big Bend Community College provides a robust benefits package. The benefits,
programs, and services offered are a sizable amount of an employee’s overall
compensation and an important factor in encouraging a healthy work-life balance. Our
package includes health, vision, and dental insurance for the employee and dependents;
life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance; paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Participation in the state retirement system is mandatory with both employee and
employer contributions.
SCHEDULE:
Basic work schedule is 7:00am to 3:30pm Monday through Friday. Hours may be
adjusted to meet the needs of the department.
STARTING DATE:
As soon as possible following interviews.
CLOSING DATE:
Closes at 12:00noon on Friday, August 26, 2016
This position is open to all qualified applicants, including permanent classified employees of the
college (meeting the qualifications) who receive promotional preference.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Performs journey-level work in the maintenance, repair, and construction of college facilities.
Independently functions as a fully qualified carpenter in the maintenance, repair and construction of
structures, walls, floors, windows, screens, sashes, doors, furniture, fixtures, stairs cupboards, roofs and
cabinets.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to: Director of Facilities and Capital Projects
Employees Supervised: 0
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
1. 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.
2. Repair floors, walls, ceilings, screens, windows, sashes, doors, furniture, fixtures, stairs, cupboards,
and roofs.
3. Lay flooring and carpeting, and install Formica.
4. Build and install cabinets, furniture, and other fixtures.
5. Install and adjust doors; install and repair locks, weather stripping, brackets for mirrors and
draperies, linoleum, tile, gutters, and down spouts.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
6. Repair stone and marble walkways and floors; form, pour and finish concrete curbs and driveways.
7. Operate a variety of power tools such as saws, jointers, nail guns, jack hammers, cement mixers,
lathes, sanders, planers, and boring and mortising machines; clean, sharpen, maintain, and repair
power and hand tools.
8. Prioritize work projects; provides information to use to prepare materials and time estimates for
jobs; ensure that all work is done in accordance with college guidelines and trade standards.
9. Drive service truck as required; routinely inspect for safety and maintenance problems; maintains
interior and exterior cleanliness; load and unload materials and supplies and transport them to work
areas; assist in maintaining inventory of materials and supplies.
10. Provide direction and feedback to part-time and student workers, as needed.
OTHER WORK ACTIVITIES:
1. Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional
affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
2. Ensure no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes,
but is not limited to: security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control,
fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.
3. Ensure compliance with college policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
4. Conduct self in a professional manner and ensures the interaction with team members and other
support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive to the college’s
values.
5. Perform related duties and responsibilities as may be required.
DUTIES OF THE POSITION REQUIRE EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE IN:
1. Knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, tools, equipment of carpentry trade, lumber
types and grades; safety precautions; basic computer skills.
2. Ability to work from blueprints, plans, and sketches. Estimate materials and time needed to
complete jobs. Use hand and power tools, sharpen and set saws.
3. Safe work practices including wearing respirator and other safety equipment; working safely in
the presence of employees and others; safely lift objects in excess of 50 pounds.
4. Basic computer skills including ability to utilize email and electronic work order system.
DUTIES OF THE POSITION REQURE THE ABILITY TO:
1. Critical thinking skills: Seek resources for direction, when necessary. Perform independent
problem solving, decision-making is logical and deliberate.
2. Perform actions that demonstrate accountability. Exercise safe judgment in decision-making.
Practices within legal and ethical guidelines.
3. Ability to provide exceptional customer service to external and internal customers.
4. Ability to work with diverse populations.
5. Ability to work independently and reliably. Regular and consistent attendance is expected.
6. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment; prioritize multiple tasks and projects to meet
deadlines.
7. Use electrical equipment and test equipment.
8. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; understand and follow complete verbal and
written instructions.
9. Work independently with minimum supervision.
10. Maintain tools, other equipment, and vehicles in an orderly manner.
11. Use mathematics to solve problems.
12. Read and interpret instrumentation, view gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure
equipment is working properly.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:
1. 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.
2. High school diploma or GED.
3. Current and valid Washington State Driver’s License and auto insurance; must be maintained
current throughout employment.
REQUIRED WORK SCHEDULE AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Basic work schedule is 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. Hours of work may be adjusted to
meet the needs of the department.
Knowledge and implementation of safety practices is essential to this position. While performing the
duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects,
tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, stoop,
kneel, crouch, or crawl. To perform the duties of a Carpenter it is essential to meet the physical
demands of performing work on large equipment and also work with very small components in confined
spaces. May be exposed to chemicals, fumes and changing temperature conditions. Position involves
lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To be admitted to the competitive process you must:
1. Meet the general qualifications.
2. Complete a BBCC Employment Application.
3. Submit a current resume.
4. Complete and sign the Supplemental Questions. (scroll down for Supplemental Questions)
5. Submit copy of valid Washington State Driver’s License and proof of current automobile insurance
coverage.
6. Submit copies of any college transcripts, vocational training certificates, and verification of successful
completion of apprenticeship program or journeyman status.
Application materials must be downloaded from the BBCC website http://www.bigbend.edu. All application
materials must be received in the college Human Resources Office by 12:00noon on Friday, August 26,
2016. Application materials may be faxed or e-mailed to the Human Resources Office if followed up by the
hard copy in the mail. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All application materials
become the property of BBCC and will not be returned or photocopied.
For further information, contact the BBCC Human Resources Office, Building 1400, 7662 Chanute Street
NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837-3299, 509.793.2008 or e-mail: [email protected]. Office hours: 7:30am
to 5:00pm, Monday through Thursday, and 7:30am to 2:30pm on Friday.
SPECIAL NOTES:
Applicants with multicultural experience and/or background which will add cultural richness and diversity to
Big Bend Community College are encouraged to apply.
Big Bend Community College hires only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the
United States and, if hired, requires written proof and verification of legal work status.
Big Bend Community College is a smoke free agency in accordance with state law.
Big Bend Community College provides a drug free, healthful, safe and secure work environment in
compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988.
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process will be accommodated to
the extent reasonably possible when the need is identified in advance.
Big Bend Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national
origin, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, pregnancy status or families with children, status as a mother
breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, honorably discharged veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, disability, use of trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a
disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. The following person has
been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment non-discrimination policies: Kim Garza, Vice
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
President of Human Resources and Labor/Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Big Bend
Community College, Human Resource Office, 7662 Chanute St NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837,
509.793.2010.
If it is necessary to correct or modify this announcement, changes will be posted at the Big Bend
Community College Human Resources Office and the WorkSource Moses Lake Office (Employment
Security).
Employment will be contingent upon favorable background check.
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SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
Your application and these supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications. Please
make sure you fully address each job criteria listed below. Your experience and training may be paid or
unpaid, full-time or part-time and gained in any setting, such as previous employment, schooling or
personal time. If your answers are misleading, your application may be rejected, or you may be
dismissed if you are hired.
Please answer the following questions on separate paper. For each question, include when and where you
obtained your experience or training.
1. TRADE EXPERIENCE
Describe your experience with the following areas:
a. Flooring (Tile, Carpet, etc.)
b. Door installation
c.
Hardware installation and repair
d. Framing
e. Sheetrock installation and repair
f.
Cabinet installation and repair
4. WORKING INDEPENDENTLY
Give two examples of job responsibilities or assignments you performed in the carpentry trade which
best demonstrate your ability to work independently. For each example, include your position, specific
duties and the extent of your responsibility for the final product or resolution.
5. FOLLOWING SAFETY RULES AND REGULATIONS
Describe your experience/training applying safety rules and regulations. Include the measures you took
to ensure the safety of yourself and others with whom you worked, and whether you attended any safety
meetings pertaining to the electrical trade.
6. TRAINING
Describe any formal training you have related to this position.
7. BLUEPRINTS
Describe your experience working from blueprints/schematics.
8. COST ESTIMATES
Describe your experience developing cost estimates.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
9. DIVERSITY AND EQUITY
Please provide specific examples of how your educational and/or professional experiences,
background, or philosophy demonstrate your commitment to diversity and equity, and how these
prepare you to contribute to Big Bend Community College.
Applicant Signature ____________________________
BBCC 8/8/16