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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Chicago, IL
Chicago, Illinois

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Position Summary: Craftsperson II position duties include a variety of repairs and installations to the facility which is not limited to one craft. This position varies by specialty of carpentry, painting/plastering and exhibition maintenance, the specialty for this open position is carpentry. Under the direction of maintenance supervisor, team leader, managers and Facility Planning and Operations director. General Duties and Responsibilities: * May be assigned project leader of small crew for short term ( six months or less) * Assist supervisor or team leader with training new staff * Perform specialty maintenance and preventative maintenance throughout museum and exhibition halls * Ensures all equipment and work areas are safe, clean, neat and orderly at all times with in emphasis to safety and accident prevention * Communicate effectively with co-workers, team leaders , other departments and contractors in a professional manning in all phases necessary to locate, correct, repair and complete each job or project * Ability to safely build or suspend scaffolding (ladders, stringers, stages, hooks, ropes, etc.) and operate one-person lift * Perform exterior banner installation and removal * Moves material, supplies, office furniture, exhibit cases and equipment * Maintain accountability and inventory of assigned tools and equipment on a daily basis; keep cart inventory and supplies in a clean organized fashion on a daily basis * Clean up and dispose of any waste in work area * Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by immediate team leader, supervisor or manager Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: * Working knowledge and ability to use all basic manual shop equipment such as hand tools, drill press and band saws and etc., to achieve desired results. * Capable to operate precision grinder and produce required surface finishes, * Ability to repairs door hinges, locks, drawers and other equipment * Assists in fabrication, assembly, installation, dismantling and moving of various properties, structures and related materials Education and Experience: * Vocational / technical high school diploma or equivalent required * Three or more years of related specialty experience is essential Working Conditions: Various interior and/or exterior settings such as: office space, construction zones, exhibition halls, roof, tunnels and etc. Physical Demands: Various required demands such as: lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching upward/downward, grasping, walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting, and standing
Associated topics: cabinet, cabinet maker, carpenter, carpentry, edgebander, laminator, nail, wood, wooden, woodwork