Carpenter-Painter II

Job Summary: Performs carpentry work required in the maintenance and construction of Facilities

buildings and equipment. Provides maintenance and preventative maintenance as part of the Brattleboro Retreat’s preventative maintenance and standard maintenance programs. All work is documented according to

current Brattleboro Retreat, state, local and JCAHO regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent, and two years experience as a carpenter and/or cabinetmaker.

2. Must possess a current driving license and have maintained a safe and clean driving record for the past three years.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core Competencies

Carry out rough and finish carpentry including building additions, alterations, repairs and maintenance. Build and patch roofs, installs floors and hangs and finishes drywall and ceiling material, paneling, plastic laminates and hardware.

Repairs broken windows, doors, walls, ceilings and furniture. Repairs and installs door locks and closures. Installs doorjambs and hang wood and metal doors.

Completes minor lock repair, installation and key duplication.

Sets up and operates wood working tools to cut, form and finish material for the job. Erects or dismantles structures, repairs or refinishes walls or structures.

Assists Electrical/Fire Safety Coordinator in the completion and documentation of preventative maintenance inspections on Life Safety equipment.

Generates material list and recommends or requests purchase of supplies for small projects. Maintains proper inventory level of supplies and develops orders for replacement items as necessary based upon supply and demand. Provides estimates for damages due to vandalism.

Performs minor maintenance and preventative maintenance work on buildings. Assists with office and furniture moves, as well as snow and ice control.

Inspects and maintains all tools in good clean working condition and returns them to appropriate storage location upon completion of job or end of shift. Ensures all tools are safe for use. Reports damaged, lost or broken tools.

Maintains a safe work environment through knowledge of body mechanics, personal protective equipment, MSDS, environment hazards and emergency job procedures.

Works week ends, on rotation, providing routine maintenance, emergency response and scheduled preventative maintenance.

Completes daily building and preventative maintenance checks, work orders and associated documentation in a timely, legible manner. Completed work orders are turned into supervisor promptly. Documents and keeps up to date all forms and records pertaining to JCAHO.

Assists others as requested or as necessary to promote teamwork and achieve department goals.

Prepares and paints both interior and exterior surfaces in accordance with manufacturers specifications and industry “best practices.”

Repairs wall surfaces (including plaster, sheetrock and wood) and lays out and cuts and installs wall covering in a professional manner using vinyl, cellulose, and general purpose adhesives.