Finish Carpenter

Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion at Getty

Getty believes diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion are essential to our excellence and to the execution of our mission. The Getty community values differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation. We are committed to creating a welcoming workplace that reflects the various backgrounds of the communities we serve and includes individuals who bring a diversity of values and experiences. Individuals of color, women, LGBTQIA , veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary

Repairs and maintains a variety of items including furniture, doors, travertine, and chairs. Creates and assembles wooden parts to form complete units, using woodworking hand and power tools. Reads blueprints, drawings or written instructions to determine method and sequence of assembling parts. Measures, shapes, adjusts, trims and sands parts and joints to ensure they fit snugly, using rules, hand tools and sandpaper.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Performs advanced maintenance, including refinishing worn or damaged furniture, matching color wood stains, and applying clear coats
• Repairs door closers, re-hangs doors, repairs and maintains WON doors and barricades
• Tests and adjusts door closers for ADA compliance
• Installs ceiling tiles
• Patches and repairs travertine surfaces, adjusts and levels travertine drain covers
• Performs advanced installation and construction activities, including casework, building bookcases, installing computer key board trays, mounting pictures and bulletin boards in office areas
• Keeps track of VOC content of materials used

Qualifications

• High School/ GED
• California drivers license with less than three DMV points
• 4 to 5 years experience in finish carpentry

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skilled with the use of table saws, sanders, and other wood shop tools
• Skilled with handheld tools such as: drills, sanders, planners, and chisels
• Skilled at applying water based stains, varnishes, lacquers and veneers
• Ability to repair or restore wood finishes
• Ability to test doors for proper opening pressures
• Ability to operate computer programs for document door opening pressures
• Familiarity with computerized recording of time and materials
• Ability to read and interpret low voltage wiring diagrams for automatic door closers and road barricades
• Knowledge of techniques for patching and repairing of travertine or other floor surfaces

Benefits and Perks

Here are just some examples that Getty offers/provides for full-time employees:

 

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected.
• 403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan – with up to 5% Getty Match
• Getty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement account
• Educational Assistance and professional development
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Many positions have bi-weekly Off-Fridays
• On-Site Fitness Center at Getty Center
• Community service opportunities

 

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and long list of perks, go to Getty HR.  

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.