Carpenter

Description

George School, a Quaker boarding/day grades 9-12 college preparatory high school located in Newtown, Bucks County, PA has an opening for a Carpenter.

• •Repairs and replaces structural woodwork and wood equipment such as counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, doors, hardwood floors, shelving, display cases, building framework, and trim.
• •Repairs and replaces building architectural systems and elements such as: windows, doors and associated hardware, glazing, screens, roofs, insulation, floor covering, minor painting, directly applied and suspended ceilings, vinyl composition floor tiles, gutters and stairs.
• •Performs minor building and office renovations, working from drawings and includes planning the work; estimating and arranging the materials, supplies, and equipment required; and coordinating with other trades.

Requirements

• •High school diploma.
• •Valid driver’s license.
• •Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the Carpentry field.
• •Knowledge of methods and practices used in woodworking, cabinetry, metal and plastic building systems, equipment, and furniture.
• •Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions related to chemicals used in the trade.
• •Ability to read and interpret blueprints, charts, and technical instructions.
• •Ability to properly use hand tools and power equipment used in the trade.
• •Ability to lift and carry heavy objects over 50 lbs. and to move and transport materials and equipment weighing in excess of 200 lbs. with assistance.
• •Ability to work in confined spaces, climb ladders and to work from elevated platforms or rooftops.