Carpenter Apprentice

*Not available for visa sponsorship*

Assist Journeyperson with all aspects of the carpentry trade, maintaining shop machinery, tools, equipment, and reading/interpreting blue prints. Gain knowledge and experience during the apprentice training period. Upon successful completion of apprenticeship, employee will be classified as a Journeyperson.

Subject to shift changes and extended working hours (including nights, early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays) to meet seasonal work demand. Subject to working in weather related extremes of heat and cold for extended periods. Must be free of debilitating allergies, such as to dust or bees, or have the ability to manage such allergies.

All employees are accountable for supporting the organization’s values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity; and supporting inclusive and sustainable practices in carrying out everyday responsibilities.

This is a union position within the Building Trades Council bargaining unit (BTC). The rate of pay for a Step 1 Carpenter Apprentice is $17.88/hr.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, customer relations skills, and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Must belong to the local Carpenters Union or be able to join within 30 days after starting employment at Cornell.
• Have and maintain a valid and unrestricted NYS driver’s license.
• May be required to use own vehicle on the job.
• Ability to maintain safe work environment.
• Risk exposure to asbestos, toxic vapors, heat, cold, height and accumulated dirt.
• Availability to work overtime as duties require, including weekends.
• Possibility of shift work.
• Able to ascend and descend heights and have agility and freedom of movement.
• Climb stairs and ladders.
• Able to move easily in confined spaces.
• Ability to wear a respirator and other employer-provided safety equipment.
• Ability to lift and/or move 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in the carpentry field and formal training beyond high school strongly desired.

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University Job Title:

Carpenter Apprentice

Job Family:

Building Trades Council

Level:

APP

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Pay Range:

Refer to Union Pay Rates Link Below

Remote Option Availability:

Fully Onsite

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Carson Lopez

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2024-02-05