Carpenter - Tuskegee University at Thompson Hospitality Corporation in Tuskegee, Alabama

Job Description:

Overview

Who We Are:

Thompson Hospitality is the nation's largest minority-owned food and facilities management company. Our services include hospitality, full dining and quick service restaurants, campus dining, diversity consultation, facility operations and maintenance management. We are a family-run organization with more than twenty-five years providing services built on our core mission to provide a positive experience to every relationship we are involved in: one guest, one client, one team member at a time. As a fast growing company, we have a growth plan to more than double in size over the next three years. We are looking for team members who are interested in developing their careers to the next level while joining our team of over 4,000 employees, serving clients in over 40 states to include more than 1.9 million guests each year. Thompson Hospitality focuses on three core areas in everything we do:

• Purpose


• Give back to our communities
• Celebrate diversity
• People


• Do the right thing
• Treat people the way you want to be treated
• Always do your best
• Be accountable for our actions
• Performance


• Serve the highest quality food
• Provide world-class service
• Maintain flexibility to better serve our clients

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k), matched up to 4%
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Pet Insurance
• Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants

Uses best practices and safety procedures to install and repair floor flush systems including vinyl floor tile, vinyl cove base molding and suspended ceiling system.

Repairs damage to tiles, carpeting, ceiling, walls, floors, etc. Inspect and replace ceiling tiles.

Plans and completes construction of cabinets, shelves, and partitions from initial layout to assembly using oral instructions, plans, specifications, blueprints, and work orders.

Lays out and assembles pre-fabricated staging systems used for special events.

Repairs and replaces various building objects, including doors and window hardware. Hang drywall.

Installs items, such as window shades, venetian blinds, curtain rods, wall fans, and door locks for tenants and client.

Interfaces with building occupants, provides initial review/evaluation, may provide access to site for the safety office and trade shops.

Cleans and maintains tools and equipment.

Drives the company vehicle throughout the campus and other off-site locations as directed.

Enters service tickets and updates work orders into Maintenance Connect.

Any other duties needed to do the right thing, help fulfill our mission, support our client, while consistent with policy and the collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

EXPECTATIONS

Attendance

§ Maintains good attendance and punctuality as required.

§ If necessary is available for additional hours.

Customer Service (Internal & External

§ Deliver maximum value to customers.

§ Respond to the needs of the client by interacting in a professional manner.

Decision Making

§ Recognizes issues, problems, or opportunities and determines whether action is needed.

§ Alerts supervisor to problems.

Technical Knowledge

§ Has adequate knowledge and/or skills to deliver results.

§ Keeps abreast of technical knowledge, outside developments and trends to maintain skills in the field and perform effectively.

EXPERIENCE and REQUIREMENTS

• 3 - 5 years of similar commercial work experience in general maintenance, repairs, or carpentry.
• A valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Basic computer skills. Ability to use computer to enter data and work orders.
• Ability to routinely use equipment such as power tools, table saw, drills, MITRE saw, skill saw, nail gun, drill press, levels, pallet jacks, outdoor equipment, etc.

• Ability to read and write English.
• High School Graduate or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.).

On rare occasions, may be asked to travel to other Thompson Facilities Services locations to assist with special projects or events.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, lift, pull, push, climb, twist, reach, and walk for a minimum of three hours on the campus terrain. Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. using safe lifting techniques.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position operates on a university campus with exposure to hazardous materials, wide-ranging outdoor weather conditions, tight spaces, tunnels, rooftops, etc. Work is performed in campus buildings where lighting and ventilation may be inadequate.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.