Job Title: Student Carpenter Shop Worker Summer

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

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Department Name: Facilities

Unit Number (5 digits): 17062

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization  

Contact Person/Supervisor: Assistant Director of Facilities

Wage Range: $11.75-12.75/hour

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): 

A student carpenter shop worker will assist our full-time employees with various building maintenance tasks.  Tasks may include organization, cleaning, light physical work, occasional use of power tools and other duties as required.

Transferable Skills: 

Self-starter

Must have the ability to work both independently and as a team

Able to receive and understand direction given by staff members

Comfortable working with hand tools and modest physical labor

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Position requires commitment for the duration of summer

Receive and return timely communications from the supervisor

Complete projects as directed by supervisor or carpenter staff member

Must wear appropriate work wear.  Long pants and closed toe shoes.  Baggy or loose-fitting clothing is prohibited.

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills) 

Must be a St. Olaf student

Must complete safety training and any additional specialized training identified by facility supervisors pertinent to the Student Carpenter Shop Worker role.

This position is dependent upon a clear background check.

Physical and Environmental Factors:

This position requires crouching, kneeling/crawling, stooping, twisting/pivoting, climbing/balancing, reaching overhead, grasping/handling, pushing/pulling, lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs., and operating hand tools to perform the essential functions. It also requires exposure to loud noise, respiratory factors, chemicals, vibrations, wet or humid conditions indoors, as well as rare exposure to extreme cold, extreme heat, proximity hazards, and heights or cramped quarters to perform the essential functions. Protective equipment is required for some essential functions. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is for general information purposes.  It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position.  This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.