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St. Paul's School seeks a skilled carpenter to join our facilities team. The carpenter will perform skilled finish and rough carpentry and cabinetry work in maintaining, repairing, and constructing furniture, building fixtures, and wooden frameworks for structures. Performs required duties using standard carpentry tools and power-driven woodworking machinery. The successful candidate will be team oriented, providing an emphasis on cooperation and will act as a general liaison between the Office of Facilities Management and the School community. Work assignments are received verbally or in the form of sketches, blueprints, or written instruction. Work is subject to inspection by supervisor and is checked visually and through discussions on difficult problems encountered. Prepares and submits requisitions for materials required to complete assigned tasks, and plans work to ensure cost-effective use of labor and materials. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: (other duties may be assigned at any time at the discretion of the employee’s supervisor): Constructs and repairs structural woodwork and equipment; verifies field/shop measurements and works from blueprints, shop drawings, field measurements, and/or oral instructions. Builds, repairs, and installs counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, ceilings, doors, building framework, and trim. Installs and repairs doors, door hardware, windows, window hardware, partitions, office furniture, classroom fixtures and furniture, and athletic fixtures/equipment. Hangs sheet rock and installs glass in windows and doors. Installs and repairs window shades, venetian blinds, curtain rods, and window screens. Performs minor roof repairs such as repairing flashing. May perform some masonry repairs. Installs shelving and assembles furniture. May be asked to provide cost estimates for work. Assists in preparation for graduation and other School functions as directed. Drywall patching and painting. Cuts, fits, and joins lumber in the construction of various furniture pieces and building fixtures such as cabinets, bookcases, desks, counters, bulletin boards, shelves, portable blackboards, doors, windows, and picture frames. Lays out, cuts, and joins lumber to construct the wooden framework for structures, including walls, floors and roofs. Cleans and patches tile floors and occasionally lays tile. Operates power saws, electric drills, sanders, wood lathes, power joiners, planers, and other tools and equipment as part of shop operations. Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. High School Diploma or equivalent, with trade or vocational school graduation in carpentry or related field preferred. Minimum of five years of carpentry experience in casework or framing; or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position. Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Reasoning Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Certificates, Licenses and Registrations: Valid New Hampshire driver’s license required. Other Skills and Abilities: Requires a complete understanding of all phases of the Carpentry Trade (to include casework construction), and a general knowledge of all phases of building construction. Ability to read and understand prints and shop drawings. Familiarity with various construction materials and tools. Must be able to prioritize work so that all assignments are completed in an efficient and timely manner. Must be fully competent and comfortable in the operation of computers, tablets and related technology. Special Requirements: Must be available for emergency call-in, and vacation approval may be limited during peak activity periods. St. Paul's School is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity. St. Paul's School does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation, and complies with applicable laws for the protection of civil rights. All the top bananas US

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