Carpenter – Facilities Maintenance

Qualification (Minimum)

• Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery.
  
• KCSE C PLAIN
  
• 5 Years ’Experience.
  
• Ability to read, understand and interpret approved building drawings.
  
• Basic analytical skills to identify &recommend areas that require upgrade or replacement.
  
• Experience in dry works installations.
  
• Furniture making and upholstery.
  
• Ability to use joinery tools and machinery.
  

Additional Details

Other Skills

• Team membership knowledge
  
• Driving license (desirable)
  
• Computer literate.
  
• Knowledge of safety standards and procedures
  

• Installing wooden structures such as roofing frames, rafters, partitions, joists and studwork.
  
• Designing and installing cabinets, shelving, fitted furniture, drywall and insulation.
  
• Adding fixtures and fittings such as door handles, locks, hinges and closures.
  
• Selecting lumber by size and strength to suit each job, sourcing wood to suit the customer’s budget and style.
  
• Calculating the number of fasteners required for each job.
  
• Liaising with clients, suppliers and other construction professionals.
  
• Carryout regular maintenance of carpentry installations in various sites.
  
• Perform any necessary repairs to installations.
  
• Answer calls for carpentry issues from internal users.
  
• Keep up to date with current safety regulations and requirements for the various carpentry installations.
  
• Work carefully to follow all current regulations for carpentry work to ensure that all installations pass inspections.
  
• Communicate well with users to ensure client satisfaction.
  
• Communicate well with team members and fellow staff.
  
• Manage a work log.
  
• Keep detailed reports of work done at various job sites.