Closes: 9/23/2020

Carpenter Assistant

Reports To: Lead Carpenter

Salary (Grade): $16.30 (G14-E)

Status: Reg. Full-Time (Non Exempt)

Location: Facilities Department located in Winnebago, Nebraska 68071

Job Purpose & Position Overview

This is a semi-skilled position with knowledge of new construction and remodeling projects and repairs. Work involves the performance in assisting the carpenter in various types of construction to include repair tasks following established routines in and around all tribal facilities. Specific instructions are received on all unusual jobs. Occasional heavy lifting is required and work is inspected while in progress and/or upon completion for adherence to instructions and work standards.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Demonstrates the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values

Assist in the construction and repairs structural woodwork and equipment in establishment working from blueprints, drawings or instructions.

Assist in building, repairs, and installs counter cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, building framework and trim.

Installs glass in windows, doors and partitions.

Replaces damaged ceiling tile, floor tile and wall coverings.

Installs small items, such as window shades, venetian blinds, curtain rods, wall fans and door locks.

Will work in all areas of the Facility department as needed.

Duties listed are only an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the Winnebago Tribe’s insurance.

Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in all phases of the construction industry as it pertains to the carpentry field.

Must have own tools.

Must be knowledgeable of blueprint reading.

Education Preference:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. is preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Training Requirements:

As Directed by management

Physical Requirements:

Heavy office work which includes the ability to lift up to 30-50 lbs.

Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.

While performing daily duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

Ability to work outside in weather extremes.

Mental Requirements:

Reading, writing, calculating

Above average social interaction skills

Reasoning/Analysis

Works with minimal to no supervision

Language Requirements:

Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.

Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.

Certificates, Licenses & registrations:

All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.