Under the direction of a carpenter foreman, the carpenter performs varied carpentry type work, including: cabinet and furniture repair; puttying; roofing and sheet metal work; tuckpointing and sealing; flooring repair and installation; and sand blasting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Ability to understand and implement oral and written instructions.  Two years of carpentry experience.  Ability to use tools of the carpentry trade, including the use of power woodworking machinery.  Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Graduate of a standard high school or equivalent.  Graduate of a technical school with training in the carpentry field.  Additional years of carpentry experience.  Experience in finish carpentry work.  Experience with plastering.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Working in very tight areas/cramped enclosures. Climbing ladders, working at heights. Lifting and carrying loads over fifty pounds. Prolonged standing and walking. Working with insulation such as fiberglass. Excessive stooping and bending. Exposure to odors. Exposure to disagreeable tasks or conditions. Climbing stairs, including carrying while climbing. Work may involve night, weekend, shift or overtime work. 

SALARY RANGE:

Commensurate with experience.

BENEFITS:

Cameron University offers a wide variety of comprehensive programs to benefit our employees. We are proud to offer such benefits as paid medical coverage for our employees, ample time off and opportunities and employee tuition waiver programs. To view all benefits available to employees, visit: http://www.cameron.edu/hr/staff-benefits-summary.

INSTITUTION:

Cameron University (www.cameron.edu) is a state-supported regional institution located in Lawton, Oklahoma, that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Dedicated to excellence, the university provides a wide range of economic, cultural, and educational opportunities for the betterment of all citizens. Master's-level graduate degrees are offered in business, behavioral sciences, and education; baccalaureate programs are offered in more than forty disciplines, and associate degrees are offered in many other studies. The close proximity of Fort Sill contributes to an area rich in cultural diversity and provides the opportunity for frequent cooperative efforts. The combined community of Lawton/Fort Sill has a population of more than 100,000 and is located adjacent to the picturesque Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. A copy of the University’s Annual Security Report, listing crime statistics and university policies, is available by contacting the Office of Public Safety or by accessing the report online at www.cameron.edu/ops.

APPLYING:

Attachments should include a cover letter indicating experience applicable to position, resume, transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at this point), names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references.

DEADLINE:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, only candidates whose applications are received by October 26, 2020 are assured of receiving full consideration.

EEO/AA EMPLOYER/VETS/DISABILITY

Required Skills Required Experience

REQUIRED LICENSES

  •  Must hold current license by the state of Kentucky or hold license in a compact state as a Registered Nurse.

  •  BLS certification - American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider) required, must be current.

  •  ACLS preferred.