Skilled Carpenter

Founded by Detroit philanthropists George and Ellen Booth in 1904, Cranbrook Educational Community is one of the world’s leading centers of education, science, and art. Comprised of a graduate Academy of Art, contemporary Art Museum, Center for Collections and Research, House and Gardens, Institute of Science, and more than 1,600 students attending our Pre-K through 12 independent college preparatory Schools, Cranbrook welcomes thousands of visitors and students to its campus each year. Critics have called Cranbrook “the most enchanted and enchanting setting in America” and in 1989 it was designated a National Historic Landmark. The campus is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, about 20 miles north of downtown Detroit. For more, please visit our website: www.cranbrook.edu.

The Skilled Carpenter position is primarily responsible for the design, construction, and repair of wood structures, walls, floors, furniture, and interior and exterior trim. This classification works with infrequent supervision and has the responsibility for planning and assisting with the scheduling of special projects.  The Skilled Carpenter has acquired the sufficient combination of education training and experience ordinarily required of a journeyman. May oversee the work of one or more employees.

• →Rebuilds, replaces, repairs, and restores buildings, furniture, doors, floors, ceilings, and other wood components.
• →Constructs decorative partitions and other wood items and structures.
• →Estimates time, labor, and supplies required to complete a job.
• →Responsible for transporting necessary tools and equipment to the job site, assembles scaffolding, installs ceilings, dry wall, insulation, and other building materials.
• →Must be aware of proper procedures to use when encountering suspected asbestos containing material to avoid personal exposure, contamination of job site, and exposure of facility occupants to asbestos.

• Four years of experience as a carpenter, furniture maker or cabinetmaker.
• Proficient in skilled carpentry involving the construction repair and restoration of structural and decorative woodwork, architectural features and other building components.
• Working knowledge of the safe operation and maintenance of hand tools, power tools and carpentry equipment.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Certified as a carpenter journeyman through an accredited program preferred.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and plans.

Cranbrook offers competitive compensation and benefits that include medical, dental, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, and retirement programs with employer match. We also offer generous paid time off, 14 paid holidays, employee discounts, and a unique environment in an educational setting that values collaboration.

For consideration, please submit a resume.