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Foothill-De Anza Community College District
  • Position Number: 1547742
  • Location: Los Altos Hills, CA
  • Position Type: Facilities Management


Journey-Carpenter

Foothill-De Anza Community College District

Posting #: 18-171

Campus: Central Services

Close/Initial Review Date: 7/30/2019

Open Until Filled: No

Description:

Starting Salary: $5,084.17 (per month) plus benefits; Salary Grade: C3-52

Full Salary Range: $5,084.17- $6,771.37 (per month)

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently accepting applications for the classified position above.

Foothill - De Anza Community College District Mission Statement:

The mission of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District is student success. We are driven by an equity agenda and guided by core values of excellence, inclusion, and sustainability. Every member of our district contributes to a dynamic learning environment that fosters student engagement, equal opportunity, and innovation in meeting the various educational and career goals of our diverse students. We are committed to providing an accessible, quality undergraduate education dedicated to developing a broadly educated and socially responsible community that supports an equitable and just future for California.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Facilities and Operations Department seeks a full-time Journeyman Carpenter to support the success of the Foothill-De Anza Community College students through quality maintenance, minor repairs and renovation carpentry work. With the primary shop based at the Foothill College campus, the Carpenter will travel and perform work on all of the District campuses including Foothill College, De Anza College and the Sunnyvale Center, using a District provided vehicle and tools. Reporting to the Associate Director, Facilities and Operations, the Carpenter will work with other trades as required to meet and exceed our customers' expectations by performing a full range of skilled journey-level carpentry and related work.

DEFINITION:

This is a skilled position at the full journey level, involved in carpentry work to include the planning, laying out, construction, repair and assembly of temporary and permanent additions, partitions and wooden structures and fixtures. The employee uses appropriate tools, safety techniques, equipment and supplies in the construction, repair and renovation of floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, and screens from blueprints, sketches of buildings and other College and District facilities. A high degree of independent judgment and creativity is required to select from alternative solutions, materials, supplies and appropriate procedures.

Incumbents in this classification are assigned to work in the trade of carpentry, but many also be assigned to assist other Plant Services personnel as needed.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

General Responsibilities
  1. Uses safety equipment, supplies, and procedures to perform job duties as required; reports fire, sanitary and safety hazards and the need for repairs to appropriate administrator.
  2. Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and to maintain a functional educational environment; provides reports on activities as requested by appropriate administrator.
  3. Stores and shelves equipment and other supplies in conformance with various local, state, federal, and district rules and regulations; maintains equipment in a safe operating condition; maintains preventive maintenance procedures, records, and reports.
  4. Directs visitors and safeguards district property; adheres to all state and federal laws and regulations regarding safety and health.
  5. Attends and participates in District and/or College provided training or information sessions; incorporates new information or technology into existing job duties.
  6. Shall carry a communication device, if assigned one, and be available for general carpentry duties.
  7. Uses a computer for entry and retrieval of information for work assignments.
  8. Communicates effectively orally, in writing, and electronically.
  9. Operates equipment such as District vehicles, electric carts, electric power lifts, forklift, etc.; will use ladders.
  10. Estimates cost of jobs; specifies, orders, and procures supplies, materials, tools, and equipment for the purpose of maintaining availability of required items and completing jobs efficiently; maintain inventory of supplies, parts and equipment; confers with appropriate administrator regarding cost effective use of materials and supplies.
  11. Transports various items (e.g. tools, equipment and supplies) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.
  12. Provides direction and training to apprentices as assigned.
  13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Trade Responsibilities
  1. Performs carpentry duties in connection with a wide variety of building alterations, maintenance and repair projects and other miscellaneous structures; builds and erects stairs, walls, counters, temporary partitions, shelves, cabinets, ramps, concrete forms, barricades, sheds, bleachers, scaffolding, fences and other items.
  2. Repairs furniture desks, tables, chairs, doors, roofs, stairs and handrails, cabinets, floor tile, carpet, signs, baseboards and roofs for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition.
  3. Evaluates blueprints and/or plans for the purposes of ensuring projects are completed per specifications.
  4. Fabricates various items (e.g. specialized cabinets, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of providing solutions for unique needs within the district.
  5. Operates woodworking equipment and machines to saw, plane, drill or mortise lumber for doors, cabinets, shelves, molding and related fixtures.
  6. Installs system furniture component parts, classroom and office equipment and facility components (e.g. doors, door closers, lockers, handrails, decks, glass, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with established regulations and/or maintaining facilities in a safe, comfortable and operating condition.
  7. Remodels office and workspace including partitions, paneling, bathrooms, portables, etc. for the purpose of ensuring safe and efficient utilization of space.
  8. Maintains equipment rooms, shops, vehicles and tools.
  9. Performs HAZMAT/safety inspections; maintains logs, record and signs fire extinguisher tags.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Knowledge of:
  1. General carpentry work in maintenance and repair projects.
  2. Methods, materials, tools, safety practices and equipment used in the carpentry trade.
  3. Safety factors in the operation of equipment and materials.
  4. Applicable safety codes, ordinances and regulations.

Ability to:
  1. Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
  2. Estimate the scope of a project, costs, materials and timelines required to complete assignments.
  3. Read and work from blueprints, technical manuals, charts and schematics.
  4. Erect and work from scaffolding and high places.
  5. Maintain accurate records and reports on completed assignments.
  6. Assign work to and oversee the work of Apprentices in the carpentry trade.
  7. Operate and maintain a variety of equipment and tools.
  8. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
  9. Observe safety requirements and safe work practices and methods as required.
  10. Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships.
  11. Work independently and under minimal supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
  2. Any combination equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade AND completion of appropriate trade school courses or the equivalent AND three years of experience in a comparable position.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION
  1. Possession of a valid class C California driver's license.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment:
  1. Indoor, office environment and outdoor environment, with climate changes.
  2. Hazardous conditions.
  3. Exposure to dust particles.
  4. Includes travel to conduct work.

Physical Abilities:
  1. Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
  2. Dexterity of hands to perform the tasks required of the position.
  3. Sight in order to be aware of hazards and dangers found in the nature of the work.
  4. Regularly stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.
  5. Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, grasp, and perform repetitive motions.
  6. Climb ladders of varying heights.
  7. Lift moderate to heavy objects up to 60 lbs.

APPLICATION PACKET:
  1. A District on-line application on http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/. *In the application, you will provide information, which demonstrates your understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff. Additionally, you will be asked to explain how your life experiences, studies or work have influenced your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
  2. A cover letter addressing your qualifications for the position.
  3. A current resume of all work experience, formal education and training.

If any required application materials are omitted, the committee will not review your application. Items not required (including reference letters) will not be accepted. For full-consideration, all application packets must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date.

Please allow yourself ample time to complete your application and resolve any technical difficulties that may arise with your submission. We do not guarantee a response to application questions within 48 hours of the closing date. You may also visit our Applicant Information to assist with technical difficulties at: http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/a-applicant-instructions.html

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Position: Full-Time, Permanent, 12 months per year

Starting date: As soon as possible upon completion of the search process.



Excellent benefits package which includes medical coverage for employee and eligible dependents, dental, vision care, employee assistance program, long term disability, retirement benefits and basic life insurance. For information on our benefits package that includes medical for employees and dependents, visit our web site: http://hr.fhda.edu/benefits/index.html.



Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Employment Services no later than the closing date of the announcement. The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. All interviewing costs incurred by applicant are the responsibility of the applicant.



For more information about our application process contact:

Employment Services

Foothill-De Anza Community College District

12345 El Monte Road

Los Altos Hills, California 94022



Email: employment@fhda.edu

http://hr.fhda.edu/






To apply, visit: http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/





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