- Performs the full range of carpentry work involved in construction, alteration, maintenance and repair of buildings and structures using wood, wood substitutes, and composite materials where accuracy, spacing, and fit are essential and structural soundness and appearance are important.
- Plans and completes projects from initial layout to final assembly or installation. Selects materials and supplies required to complete the project. Works from drawings, sketches, blue prints and own knowledge of construction methods. Measures and cuts material to required length and dimensions. Installs rafters, studs, sills, plates, braces, floors, sub-floors, beams, posts, bulkheads, and panels.
- Builds and installs window frames, doors, formica, plastic moldings, carpet, stairs, tile (vinyl, linoleum, ceramic), laths, etc. Selects and installs appropriate hardware to complete the project. Installs items and materials by nailing, bolting, mortising, doweling and gluing. Planes, sands, and finishes work as required.
- Assembles metal lockers, storage cabinets, bins, and similar items. Replaces and repairs locks for desks, file cabinets, storage cabinets, lockers, student carrels, doors equipment, freezers, etc. Incumbent cuts keys by duplication, by code using code books and code machine, by impression, by reading the tumblers and filing by hand, or by disassembling the lock and filing the keys by hand.
- Plants and maintains trees, shrubs, flowers, and plants throughout the University grounds/outdoor areas. Trims and prunes trees to control growth and maintain balance between roots and top. Helps control unwanted vegetation.
- Operates farm and garden equipment such as tractors, mowers, sprayers, sweepers, vacuums, etc. to prepare and maintain the University's roads, grounds, garages, and plazas. Operates equipment on all types of terrain as well as in areas where maneuvering is difficult. Operates road sweepers and snow removal equipment. Performs preventive and operator maintenance on equipment.
- As an essential function of this position, the technician is required to participate in a scheduled on-call rotation. During assigned on-call periods, the employee must remain accessible by phone or other designated communication methods and be prepared to respond to and resolve technical, maintenance, or operational issues. This may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and other hours outside the employee's regular work schedule.
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.
Join the HJF Team!
HJF is seeking a Carpenter to perform work involved in construction, alterations, maintenance and repair of buildings, structures, partitions, cabinets, bookcases, furniture, and other items composed of wood, wood substitutes, composites, etc. Some light gardening is part of this role.
This position will be in support of the Uniformed Services University Facilities department.
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.