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Carpenter
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Position Number: 5945838
Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Facilities Management

Carpenter

Facilities Operations, Rose Hill

Fordham University

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.

Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents

A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.

As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.

As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 10 vacation days, 12 sick days, 4 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.

University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Building Services, the Carpenter performs independent work related to the maintenance and repair of campus interior/exterior structures and furnishings.

This position requires work hours Monday to Friday, 7:00 am €" 3:30 pm.

Essential Functions

Repairs, installs, and maintains flooring, roofs, ceilings, doors, stairs, windows, signs, and other building and campus structures/components.

Makes masonry repairs, including brick/stone, concrete, tiles (ceramic, vinyl, other), asphalt, etc.

Services and installs bathroom walls/partitions, showers, enclosures, and other interior components.

Responds to service calls; troubleshoot problems and service issues.

Assists carpenters and other trades as required.

Assists in maintaining inventory and the upkeep of the shop.

Performs other work typical of craft and other duties as assigned by management.

Is on-call for emergency and event-related duties.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Minimum of 1 year in construction/carpentry trade and/or a training certificate in carpentry and general repairs.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Ability to follow written instructions (work orders) and read furniture and equipment assembly schematics.

Must know how to use and operate power tools, gauges, computers, ladders, and other tools and equipment typical to this position.

Must know how to use and operate power tools and shop equipment typical to this position.

Valid Drive's License.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education

Preferred Qualifications

Trade School

Minimum Biweekly Salary for Internal Applicants with 3 or more years of service: $3,183.20

Maximum Biweekly Salary for Internal Applicants with 3 or more years of service: $3,183.20

Minimum Biweekly Salary for New Employees: $2,546.40

Maximum Biweekly Salary for New Employees: $2,546.40

Union Affiliation: Local 810

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/8813

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories