Carpenter Foreman - Full Time (Harrah's LV)

Supervises employees in the maintenance, repair and building of furniture, cabinets, desks etc. Project planning.  Performs all duties in accordance with Planet Hollywood policies and within the realm of the Planet Hollywood’s Mission Statement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the maintenance, repair and building of furniture, cabinets, desks, etc.
• Must be able to recognize and work with different types of wood.
• Operate trade associated power tools.
• Maintain work areas clean and safe.
• Accurate bidding of projects.
• Work with Facilities Manager in coordinating projects and scheduling work.
• Take a leadership role in reporting and correcting unsafe work practices or unsafe facility conditions.
• Train and assist area engineers in repair procedures and company policy.
• Must be able to meet the attendance guidelines of the job and adhere to departmental and company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in trade with 4 years’ experience in a hotel/casino.
• Must have experience working with laminates and all types of wood.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be able to get along well with co-workers and work as a team.
• Must present a well-groomed appearance.

Required Work Cards/Licenses/Certificates Gaming Card     Health Card    Alcohol Awareness Card      Driver’s License     CPR

Core Competencies Quality: Able to maintain high standards despite pressing deadlines; establish high standards and measures; do work right the first time and inspect material for flaws; test new methods thoroughly; reinforce excellence as a fundamental priority.

Commitment to Task : Able to take responsibility for actions and outcomes and persist despite obstacles; be available around the clock in case of emergency; give long hours to the job; demonstrate dependability in difficult circumstances and show a sense of urgency about getting results.

Continuous Learning : Able to stay informed of current industry trends; learn and apply new concepts and demonstrate career self-reliance; identify own areas of opportunity and set and monitor self-development goals.

Flexibility: Able to remain open-minded and change opinions on the basis of new information; perform a wide variety of tasks and change focus quickly as demands change; manage transitions effectively from task to task; adapt to varying customer needs.

Respect : Able to adapt behavior to others’ styles, interact with people who have different values, culture, or backgrounds, be of service to difficult people, optimize the benefits of having a diverse workforce. Able to develop rapport with others and recognize their concerns and feelings; build and maintain long-term associations based on trust; help others

Policies, Process & Procedures : Able to act in accordance with established guidelines written and unwritten; follow standard procedures in crises situations; communicate and enforce organizational policies and procedures.

Integrity : Able to be tactful, maintain confidences , and foster an ethical work environment; prevent inappropriate behavior by coworkers; give proper credit to others; handle all situations honestly.

Team Centered : Able to share due credit with coworkers; display enthusiasm and promote a friendly group working environment; work closely with other departments as necessary; support group decisions and solicit opinions from coworkers; display team spirit.

Tolerance of Ambiguity: Able to withhold actions or speech in the absence of important information; deal with unresolved situations, frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Willingness to Serve : Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery; do what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction; deal with service failures and prioritize customer needs.

Additional Requirements

• Must be capable of maneuvering for prolonged periods of time, both inside and outside sometimes in temperatures in  excess of 115 degrees or cold temperatures below 10 degrees.
• Must possess coordination and dexterity to work with tools of the trade.
• Must be able to use close, peripheral and focused vision.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, reach, walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Must be Able to maneuver on level surfaces, as well as up and down stairs.
• Must be able to be alert to work near moving parts.

About Us Come join our team at the fun place to play- Harrah’s! We’re looking for friendly and energetic team members who will entertain our guests in more than 2,500 rooms and suites, 86,000 square feet of casino space and seven outstanding restaurants. The excitement of Carnival Court coupled with the American spirit of Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill provides a familiar atmosphere for you to start your career.