MFC Carpenter

The Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) at the Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Carpenter to work on our Construction and Support department team. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our MFC facility with every Friday off.

In this role, you will fabricate and install various wood structures including boxes, frames, supports, platforms, and scaffolding, as well as repair existing facilities and components. You will perform a wide range of carpentry tasks, such as concrete finishing, core drilling, and installing floors, ceiling tiles, and minor carpet repairs. The role also involves reading and interpreting technical documents, participating in required training programs, and maintaining relevant qualifications. Additionally, you will direct work according to procedures and supervisor directions and may be assigned other duties as needed.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Fabrication and installation of new and replacement wood structures such as boxes, frames, supports, platforms and scaffolding, cabinets, plastic, and Formica.
• Construct, design, and modify structures and components.
• Erect elevated work platforms and scaffolding.
• Repair existing facilities and components.
• Perform preventive maintenance as directed by policy and procedure.
• Perform all types of carpentry construction and repair work.
• Perform the layout, fabrication and installation of metal and wood concrete forms.
• Perform concrete finishing.
• Perform core drilling.
• Repair door latches, locks, and closures.
• Perform all types of floors and ceiling tile installation and repair. Perform minor carpet repairs.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and other technical documents.
• Participate in training/retraining program required by BEA requirements. Attend training such as radiation worker, confined space entry, asbestos abatement, respirator, etc., as required by management for the completion of related work activities. Maintain all training and qualifications.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent, and 10 years of relevant working experience.
• Relevant experience to include carpentry, cabinetry, and maintenance work.
• Journeyman-level Carpenter.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license for duration of employment.
• Must be capable of obtaining and maintaining medical qualifications so as not to limit satisfaction of the minimum requirements defined in this document for the duration of employment.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials or manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms; operate a motor vehicle or job-related equipment; and climb ladders and/or work in confined spaces. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity, speaking ability and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions:

The work environment may include exposure to adverse weather conditions, heights, scaffolding, exposure to hazardous chemicals/waste, radiation work, vibrating equipment, lasers, and heavy equipment at the job site, and hazards involving the use of power tools and equipment. May be required to wear personal protective clothing and a respirator. The noise level is generally moderate but with occasional exposure to noisy and/or loud equipment. Position requires working overtime/irregular hours and working alone.

Job Information:

• Schedule:  4-10s
• Location:  Materials and Fuels Complex
• The beginning hourly pay rate for this position is $39.03/hour. The fully qualified hourly pay rate for this position is $45.07/hour. (Rate can vary based upon individual work location, clearances, and qualifications. Rates are accurate for current posting and subject to change These are bargaining unit positions.)
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.