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Carpenter

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

FOR FORDHAM UNIVERSITY LOCAL 810 INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY:
You must upload the required Referral Form for the corresponding position.

Position Details

Position Information

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 nine 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.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position Carpenter
Position Number M00025
FLSA Non-Exempt
Scheduled Hours Per Week 40
Department Facilities Operations RH
Campus Rose Hill
Location Onsite
Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy here.
Position Summary
Performs independent work related to the maintenance and repair of campus interior/exterior structures and furnishings.
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.
  • Must know how to use and operate power tools and shop equipment typical to this position
  • 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.
Management Responsibilities Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.
Additional Functions
HOURS:
Monday to Friday
7:00 am to 3:30 pm
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent.
  • Minimum of 1-2 years 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 Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications
  • Trade School
Minimum Biweekly Salary for Internal Applicants with 3 or more years of service $3,090.40
Maximum Biweekly Salary for Internal Applicants with 3 or more years of service $3,090.40
Minimum Biweekly Salary for New Employees $2,472.00
Maximum Biweekly Salary for New Employees $2,472.00
Union Affiliation Local 810
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number M074P
Number of Vacancies 1
Start Date
Posting Date 03/11/2024
Special Instructions
FOR FORDHAM UNIVERSITY LOCAL 810 INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY:
You must upload the required Referral Form for the corresponding position.
EEO Statement
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Start Date ASAP

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

Sitting Seldom
Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Often
Hearing, Listening, Talking Nearly Continuously
Standing Nearly Continuously
Walking Often
Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Often
Climbing stairs Often
Climbing ladders Often
Reaching overhead Often
Pulling, pushing Often
Shoveling Often
Lifting – up to 20 pounds Often
Lifting – up to 50 pounds Often
Lifting – over 50 pounds Often
Work Environment

Work Environment Office Environment:  Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes., Outdoor Environment:  Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions., Noise: There is sufficient noise to require one to regularly shout in order to be heard above the noise level., Hazards:  This includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals. Add details here:

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Referral Form

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have a valid Driver's License?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you have at least 1 year in construction/carpentry trade and/or a training certificate in carpentry and general repairs?
    • Yes
    • No