Carpenter

Job Description

Summary:

Seasonal Contract posit
i
on supporting the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC).

Carpenters perform maintenance or construction work, or any combination thereof, under the supervision of the Carpenter Foreman
,

PM Coordinator

or Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
. Tasking is based on employee's prior work experience and ASC schedule requirements.

Position Responsibilities

(not all inclusive):

Perform rough framing and finish carpentry

utilizing

a variety of materials and tools

Perform construction related tasks in and around undeveloped and remote areas as well as in adverse conditions

Track material usage and update departmental inventory records

Coordinate materials and support from other departments

Perform tasks requiring repeated heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, digging, hauling, standing, walking, kneeling,

stooping

and squatting

Timely response to emergency service calls during and outside of normal working hours

Accurate and thorough documentation of hours worked, tasking performed, materials used, and processes involved

Advise

immediate Supervisor of job progress and material/labor requirements

Accomplish tasking

utilizing

design drawings, specifications, and wiring diagrams

Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), suggest revisions as needed, and create SOPs as directed

Perform tasking outdoors in environmentally challenging conditions including wind and extreme

cold weather

Routinely

utilize

independent judgment and discretion to

identify

potential issues and solve problems

Proactively

identify

any unsafe conditions, hazards, or Code violations and communicate them effectively

Work directly with other departments to plan and complete tasking

Learn and effectively

utilize

computer-based labor, material, and maintenance tracking applications

May deploy to remote research support facilities for day trips or extended periods (McMurdo only)

Occasionally

utilize

the

assistance

of other station personnel to complete tasking, or

assist

other trades or departments with their tasking

Comply with

all ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance requirements

Participate in Work Center Safety Program and ASC safety objectives

Participate in community programs such as "house-mouse" (chores), "daisy-picking" (station clean-up), "GASH" (galley clean-up at Palmer), and recycling efforts

Perform other duties as

required

Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses
:

High School diploma or

GED

Minimum four years of documented experience in most phases of the carpentry trade, including rough framing, and finish carpentry

Expected Skills and Competencies:

Ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, and diagrams

Possess prior computer experience and be able and willing to learn and effectively

utilize

computer-based labor, inventory, and maintenance tracking applications

Possess the competencies,

willingness

and ability to perform the duties of position

Preferred
:

Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness First Aid, or Basic to Advanced first aid training (McMurdo Summer only)

Experience

accomplishing

metal stud framing

Experience hanging and finishing drywall

Experience in construction and/or maintenance of commercial and/or industrial facilities

Experience working in remote locations or extreme environments

Proficiency

with Microsoft Office Suite

Physical and/or Other Requirements
:

Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods

Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica

Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer

Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF

Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.

Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.

Must

participate

in community programs, such as "house-mouse" (chores), "daisy-picking" (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety

objectives
.

Valid Driver's License issued in the United States

Must be able to obtain and

maintain

facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is

required

for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.