Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas, is currently looking to hire a skilled carpenter to join its General Services Department. This key position offers a competitive salary of $25,930 annually and is essential in maintaining and enhancing the university’s facilities.
The ideal candidate for this role should have a high school diploma or equivalent, or have graduated from a vocational school specializing in carpentry. The university is seeking someone with journeyman-level experience or someone who has completed a recognized apprenticeship in carpentry. Applicants should possess considerable knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools, equipment, materials, and safety procedures in the trade.
The responsibilities for this role include general carpentry work involving the alteration, repair, and maintenance of buildings, floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, and other structures. The carpenter will also build and repair cabinets, tables, doors, shelves, and other articles from wood. Proficiency in skilled bench work operating various tools such as rip saws and band saws in the carpentry shop is required.
The position demands someone who can work independently from blueprints or sketches and who understands how to follow both oral and written instructions meticulously. The appointed carpenter will be expected to maintain high safety standards, including the frequent use of personal protective equipment and participation in safety training sessions.
This appointment offers the chance to work in a dynamic educational environment, contributing significantly to the infrastructure that supports academic and student life at Sul Ross State University. The role is security sensitive, requiring a dependable individual who can manage a diverse array of tasks efficiently.
