Carpenter Manager Uptown

Carpenter Manager

Manages the day-to-day carpentry requests and carpentry-related maintenance of both indoor and outdoor areas of the facility in a manner that will ensure a safe and aesthetically pleasing experience for both guests and employees of Audubon Zoo and Park.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Act autonomously and professionally in all areas of responsibilities.
• Help with setting up events including Zoo To Do, Boo at the Zoo and other events.
• Receive work requests, prints and/or sketches for requested jobs. Creates sketches showing construction details for the job. Estimates material requirements, tools and costs needed to perform job promptly.
• Erect furniture including, but not limited to cabinets, shelves, animal enclosures and wood decks and walkways.
• As needed, repair and replace property including, but not limited to carpet, door locks, park benches, and sheetrock. Maintain carpenter shop equipment.
• Assist with building and installing signage in Zoo and Park.
• Assist in supervising the maintenance of all buildings and grounds related to carpentry.
• The ability to work flexible hours, overtime, evenings, and weekends is needed. Accomplishes other tasks as may be required and assigned.
• Must follow all guidelines, rules, or regulations regarding Zoo and Park operations.
• Must follow all regulations regarding animal safety and care.
• Must have a willingness to participate in continuing education classes as deemed necessary by the Facilities Director.
• Purchases supplies and equipment within Audubon Nature Institute purchasing guidelines.

Additional/Overall Skills:

• Maintain a positive attitude and a strong sense of accountability, fostering a collaborative team environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute.
• Thrive in a team environment, using your organizational and technical skills to ensure the smooth execution of creative projects that resonate with our audience.
• Celebrate the successes of your team and bring enthusiasm to your work, reflecting the joyful culture that is at the heart of Audubon's mission.
• Stay adaptable and open to learning new skills, embracing change and innovation as opportunities to lead and grow.

What We're Looking For:

Must Haves: (required for the role)

• Minimum three years of experience in carpentry.
• High school diploma.
• Must have the ability to use mobile devices, computer, fax, scanner, phone and copy machine. Must be proficient in the operation of the following: trailer, forklift, saws, impact guns, calculator, wrenches, concrete hammer and spray gun. backhoe, JLG lift and sky lift.

Nice-to-Haves: (preferred for the role)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Microsoft Outlook.

Physical Requirements:

• Must exert up to 75 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Sitting or standing, bending, stooping, and the ability to carry items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Constant adequate range of motion and mobility required.
• Regular near acuity with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less required.
• Regular talking and the ability to express and exchange ideas by means of language expected.
• Working long hours between breaks or meals required.
• Ability to work under and handle stress in an appropriate manner required. • May be exposed to high, medium, or low noise intensity.
• Constant contact with co-workers required.
• Exposure to fluctuations in temperatures may be required. • Exposure to outdoor conditions may be required.