Maintenance Carpenter I-II in Socorro, New Mexico at National Radio Astronomy Observatory

Position Description:

Position Summary

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a prestigious research and development organization that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) is a nonprofit organization that manages and operates the NRAO under a cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation. The Observatory is a hub for technological and scientific collaboration, operating state-of-the-art radio telescope facilities for use by the international scientific community. The Observatory has been instrumental in the study of black holes, galaxies, and the early universe.

The NRAO has an opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Carpenter I-II in our Engineering Services Division at the Very Large Array (VLA). supervision designs, lays out, constructs, maintains, modifies, repairs, and installs structures and components meeting standard building codes.

The position is based at the Very Large Array, 50 miles west of Socorro, NM. Socorro is a small, historical town in the Rio Grande Valley, 75 miles south of Albuquerque.

What You Will be Doing:

Under minimum supervision and instruction, essential duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Under minimum supervision and instruction, studies blueprints, sketches, or building plans, or follows verbal instructions for information pertaining to type of material required, such as lumber or fiberboard, and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated.
• Selects or uses specified types of lumber or other materials.
• Prepares layout.
• Marks cutting and assembly lines on materials.
• Shapes materials to prescribed measurements.
• Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them together with nails, dowel pins, screws, biscuits, or glue.
• Verifies trueness of structure with plumb bob, carpenter's level, or other requisite instruments.
• May be required to secure pricing information from a variety of sources, including soliciting bids from vendors.
• Builds furniture, cabinetry, concrete forms, doors, etc. using hand, power, portable, and fixed tools common to the building construction trades.
• Also builds small and temporary structures for use on site.
• Works with window glass, frames, interior finishes, and some metal components.
• Installs and finishes concrete and lays brick, block and other masonry products.
• Works as part of the Plant Maintenance or Engineering Services team and assists any or all other areas, as needed.
• Proactive compliance with NRAO and government safety policies and procedures in own work area is expected.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the typical work is both inside and outside. The work is generally at ground level, but occasionally works at heights above 100 feet. While performing the duties of this job, the work is often done near moving mechanical parts, with heavy equipment. The employee must be able to operate a variety of vehicles.

Who You Are:

Education

• A high school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience

• One year of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• While not required, you may have four years or more of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills and Competencies

• Candidates must have the ability to work independently and reliably with minimal direct supervision. Must be able to read and interpret schematics, operating and maintenance manuals, and other documentation. The candidate must also communicate effectively verbally and in writing and operate a personal computer and common software.

Physical Requirement

Must be able to climb ladders while carrying equipment and tools, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, work while laying on back, and operate a variety of tools and equipment. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle; valid motor vehicle license is required. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Additional Requirement

• Must have and maintain an active valid driver’s license.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States, able to travel domestically and internationally as required, and comply with applicable AUI/NRAO safety, procurement integrity, conflict of interest, and information security requirements.

Safety Sensitive

The selected candidate must successfully pass a post-offer, pre-employment/pre-placement drug screen. Failure to pass the screen will disqualify the candidate from employment consideration for a period of six months from the date of the results.

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Compensation

The starting rate of pay for this position is between $21.00 and $29.00 per hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include; education, experience, skills, competencies, other qualifications of the successful candidate, as well as internal equity and labor market conditions.

Benefits:

Associated Universities, Inc (AUI) offers a comprehensive benefits package addressing the needs of employees and their families with most benefits beginning on the first day of employment, subject to eligibility requirements. AUI provides:

• Excellent paid time off (13 holidays, annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days)
• Medical, dental and vision plans are effective on the first day of employment.
• AUI’s retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participant’s base pay with no required employee contribution.
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Application Instructions:

Select the “Apply Now” button. Please be prepared to upload your current CV/Resume and a cover letter describing interest and suitability for the position

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

AUI is an equal opportunity employer. To view our complete statement, please visit https://public.nrao.edu/careers/. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may submit your request by sending an email to resumes@nrao.edu. PM20