This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment.
ABOUT STANFORD UNIVERSITY AND RESIDENTIAL & DINING ENTERPRISES:
Founded in 1891, Stanford University is among the top academic institutions in the country, excelling in a wide range of fields from the humanities to information technology to the health sciences and medicine. The university is located near Palo Alto, 35 miles south of San Francisco, on an 8,800-acre campus.
Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE), the largest auxiliary organization at Stanford University, supports the academic mission of the University by providing the highest quality services to students and other members of the university community.
JOB PURPOSE:
Responsibilities:
Under general supervision, the incumbent performs all facets of general carpentry and millwork/cabinet making work including fabrication, installation, repair of doors, door frames, cabinets, all types of casework including countertops, customer service desks, mail distribution centers, food service casework, cash register stands, replication and installation of wood windows, interior paneling, molding, trim work, stairs, and related finish carpentry for all Residential and Dining Enterprises facilities.
Incumbent also performs general carpentry and related work including framing, structural and cosmetic repairs, modifications, and demolition of existing installations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs all facets of general maintenance carpentry including framing, formwork, dry rot repair, siding, and exterior trim installation and repairs.
- Performs all aspects of cabinetmaking and finish carpentry including fabrication and repair of casework, countertops, furniture, plastic laminate work, trim and finish work.
- Repairs all types of furniture including cabinets, tables, shelves, desks, bookcases, bulletin boards, chairs.
- May fabricate special wooden parts and furniture components as well such as window sash, custom screens, etc.
- May prepare furniture for refinishing including the fabrication of new parts and finish removal.
- Able to accurately troubleshoot causes of failures in furniture, doors, windows, and other assemblies.
- Demonstrates ability to restore assemblies to original operating condition and appearance using original construction techniques/methods.
- Proficient in the appropriate, safe, precise use of the tools of the trade including power tools and hand tools.
- Able to plan and layout work accurately, perform accurate material take-offs, plan for the efficient use of materials, take accurate measurements, produce accurate sketches of proposed work.
- Able to consistently produce high-quality work – plumb, level, square, scribe cut, produce tight joints employing joinery techniques appropriate to the task, produce exceptional finish work.
- Able to identify and select appropriate wood species and grades for specific applications, matching wood species when custom fabricating furniture parts.
- Able to identify, select, and use appropriate fastening techniques, joinery, and adhesives appropriate to the task.
- Is knowledgeable in setting up a carpentry/cabinet shop, the care, and maintenance of shop tools and equipment, establishing safe work areas around each piece of stationary equipment.
- Able to read and interpret plans, sketches, and shop drawings for milling and fabrication.
- Able to set up and operate various types of machinery such as table saws, shapers, joiners, planers, band saws, routers, and related equipment.
- Knowledgeable in finish-sanding, staining, and sealing wood surfaces, cabinets, furniture.
- Able to precisely install hardware, hinges, catches, and drawer pulls, fit cabinet doors, and drawers to casework.
- Able to coordinate work projects with other trades to ensure proper task sequencing and a successful project outcome.
Characteristics:
- Consistently produces high-quality work that meets established standards.
- Reports working in a timely manner as scheduled.
- Complies with all safety procedures.
- Efficiently communicates verbally and/or in writing.
- Able to perform on-site work successfully with minimal invasiveness in occupied environments demonstrating sensitivity to building occupants.
- Plans work effectively; produce sketches of work to communicate with user groups, others exactly what the project work scope entails.
- Is a team player; works well with existing staff without succumbing to unproductive work behaviors of others.
- Maintains a positive service approach with consistent follow-through producing reliable results.
Qualifications:
- Valid California driver’s license.
- Graduation from high school.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a journeyman cabinet maker and finish carpenter; or an equivalent combination of both training and experience.
- Ability to perform at journey person level in the carpentry trade.
- Knowledge of building codes in his/her trade.
- Must be able to operate two-way radio for communication.
- Must be able to follow written and oral instruction.
- Wears protective equipment and clothing as needed.
- Operates power tools utilizing safe work practices.
- Must be capable of learning and applying safe work practices, including but not limited to: hazardous waste management and handling, Injury and Illness Prevention Program, Confined Space procedures, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and chemical safe practices.
- Possess the physical ability to perform various maintenance and moving tasks including, but not limited to working from step ladders, ability to lift heavy (50 lbs.) materials frequently each day, working overhead, kneeling, stooping, standing, crawling, or sitting for long periods of time, work in all types of weather.
- Ability to respond to changing priorities; respond to emergency calls at night and on weekends as assigned.
- Willing to work variable shifts at night or on weekends.
