Carpenter - UIC Construction

Carpenter - UIC Construction

Employer: UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies. **Overview** UIC Construction is seeking a Carpenter to construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; and wood stairways, window and door frames, and hardwood floors. May also install cabinets, siding, drywall and batt or roll insulation. Includes brattice builders who build doors or brattices (ventilation walls or partitions) in underground passageways. **Responsibilities** Essential functions will include: + Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout anddetermine dimensions and materials required. + Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws. + Follow established safety rules, regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment. + Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge. + Install structures or fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, trim, or hardware, usingcarpenters' hand or power tools. + Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level. + Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings,using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, or power tools. + Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools, wood screws,nails, dowel pins, or glue. + Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using handtools. + Inspect ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken ordamaged structures. + Operate basic construction equipment such as forklifts and man-lifts. + Additional duties as assigned. **Qualifications** Minimum Qualifications: + At least ten (10) years of verifiable experience in carpentry with a focus on new construction. + Must possess and maintain current