Wood Shop Technician

Amity Foundation, an internationally acclaimed Teaching, and Therapeutic Community are seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach, learn and join our community as a Wood SHop Lead Technician at our residential campus in Tucson, AZ. This groundbreaking opportunity not only will be working in our residential programs to help the inmate population but will also enhance your training and experience in the field.   About Amity:   Amity Foundation is a safe place where people can change in an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed; responsibility developed, and lasting relationships built. Amity is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, and violence. Amity is committed to research, development implementation, and dissemination of information regarding community building.   Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal

Job Summary:

The Wood Shop Lead Technician is an advancement position requiring advanced knowledge of millwork standards and practices. A thorough working knowledge of carpentry or construction experience is expected. The Wood Shop Lead Technician will primarily focus on the fabrication of the various parts necessary to create finished carpentry products and then assemble them, including but not limited to:

· Millwork

· Furniture and

· Decorative Pieces

The Wood Shop Lead Technician will also be expected to work with and train less experienced Wood Shop workers.

Essential Duties:

· The manufacturing of finished carpentry and furniture.

· Teaching lower level technicians the skills necessary to work in the Wood Shop.

· Work diligently to meet strict design specifications and premium aesthetic quality standards.

· Collect reports from lower level technicians regarding the inventory and inform the Supervisor when purchasing materials and supplies may be necessary.

· Maintain and clean all tools and equipment.

· Ensure that their work area (and adjacent work areas) are kept clean.

· Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment by enforcing OSHA regulations, PPE compliance, and machine guarding.

· Attends workshops, meetings, and training as requested by Furniture Shop Manager.

· Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Required:

· High School Diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) or equivalent training or work experience.

· Technical Skills: Skilled in the use of powered and non-powered tools and equipment.

· Ability to follow directions and respect leadership.

· All other duties as assigned.

Certifications or Licenses:

Required:

· Current valid CPR and First Aid certification.

· Current valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record and the ability to operate a motor vehicle for the occasional material transport or site visits.

Skills/Abilities:

· Minimal knowledge of contemporary substance abuse treatment practices in a residential setting.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a high level of empathy.

· Ability to maintain sensitivity and objectively under pressure generated through association with our students.

· Proficient with basic computer skills including familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite products

ADA Information:

Physical Requirements:

· The employee must frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier weights with assistance and/or the use of proper equipment.

· Frequently required to stand for extended periods of time.

· Frequently required to perform physical work for extended periods of time.

· Frequently required to reach, walk, climb, pull, push, grasp, stretch, and stoop.

· Frequently required talk, hear, see, and use repetitive motions.

· Frequently able to communicate verbally and in written form.

· Frequently able to use all types of vision, such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception, to complete daily tasks.

· Required to wear location appropriate clothing

Mental Demands:

· Ability to change direction as priorities shift.

· Ability to thrive in environments that require the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

· Ability to cope with occasionally difficult or temperamental students and faculty.

· Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress related to the position.

Work Conditions:

· Generally, in an indoor setting but may work outdoors.

· Works in outdoor elements such as heat, precipitation and wind.

· Will be working with commercial equipment and tools powered and non-powered.

Environmental Conditions:

· The noise level in the work environment is moderate loud to loud (70-90 dB).

· The temperature in the work environment is usually moderate to cool but can be cold.

Travel:

· May travel locally as needed.

Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position. It is not possible or desirable to commit every detailed aspect of each job to a written description. This job description and the duties of this position are subject to change, modification, and addition as deemed necessary by the company. Job descriptions alone cannot be used as an argument to refuse work assignments. Faculty are required to comply with supervisory instructions and perform other job duties, responsibilities and assignments required by company officials. This job description does not constitute an employment contract between the company and any employee. The job responsibilities of this position may include cross-training in other functions to ensure satisfactory operation.

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