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Job Summary
As a Journeyperson level contributor in carpentry and cabinet making, the employee under general supervision will apply journeyperson level skills in providing building maintenance, laboratory installations and rehabilitation projects. This person will also apply cabinet making skills to the layout, fabrication, and installation of new and rehabilitation projects.
Essential Job Duties
- Responsible for following all safety procedures and maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
- Under general supervision, works on semi-routine assignments where judgement is required.
- Assists periodically in orientation and training of support personnel.
- Performs layout of cabinetry and fixtures using blueprints or oral direction.
- Constructs cabinetry or fixtures at journeyperson level.
- Does rough and finish carpentry, framing with wood and metal studs, roof repairing, tile flooring repairing and ceiling tile repairing.
- Installs projects in a campus environment.
- Remodels and rehabilitates existing cabinet installations.
- Applies advanced knowledge of specialized hand and power tools and special equipment of carpentry and cabinet making trades.
- Conducts oneself in a manner that will always maintain courteous, cooperative, and professional relationships among all members of the community.
- Work closely with all shop personnel and other Facilities Shops.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Basic Qualifications
- Candidate with high school diploma or equivalent.
- Five or more years of journey-level experience in cabinet and/or carpentry trades.
- Understand and follow basic verbal and written instructions.
- Must maintain a valid California driver's license throughout the course of employment.
- Must be able to adhere to the Institute's motor vehicle policy.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds of tools, materials, tables, chairs, and ladders on a regular basis.
Must be able to bend in all directions, climb stairs and ladders, squeeze with arms and hands, operate machinery-using hands and work outdoors in all types of weather. - Required to read blueprints and layout jobs.
- Proficiency with automated work order system and timekeeping.
- Must be able to perform welding, light sheet metal work, and acrylic plastic work.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 years of work experience in a university or facilities setting is a plus.
- CNC machining certification
Required Documents
Hiring Range
$34.50 - $40.50 Per Hour
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. To read more Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) go to eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf. Disability Accommodations
Caltech complies with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants and employees to perform the essential functions of a position. If you would like to request an accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please contact Caltech Recruiting at employment@caltech.edu. Additionally, if you do not meet the basic qualifications of a role but believe you can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, please reach out to Caltech Recruiting at employment@caltech.edu.
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California Institute of Technology
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, tuition reimbursement
Oct 15, 2025