Carpenter

About This Role

Perform carpentry and construction projects for the Michigan Senate, requiring considerable knowledge of hand and power tools and the ability to work independently on varied assignments.

Responsibilities

• Construct and repair furniture, such as tables, desks, credenzas, cabinets, and bookcases
• Construct and repair historic furniture
• Fabricate and install decorative wood carvings, moldings, doors and frames, trim and other items
• Engineer, design and construct jigs and templates for custom cutting, routering and moldings for furniture and cabinet construction
• Install and fix locksets and door closers
• Study blueprints, sketches and prepare work orders to determine materials and equipment required for assigned work
• Operate, maintain, and make routine repairs of hand and power tools and equipment of the carpentry trade
• Move furniture, office equipment and other objects as needed

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Three years’ experience in the carpentry trade
• Considerable knowledge of the skillful use of hand and power tools

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Three years’ experience in the carpentry trade

Nice to Have

• Ability to work from heights, climb, crawl, stoop, bend, and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work long hours and adjust work schedule, as needed
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to follow directions, work independently, and work as a group
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work outside of prescribed work hours when necessary
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to work in a professional and nonpartisan manner
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with legislators and other elected officials, staff, vendors, and other agencies

Benefits