Finisher/Millworker

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SCHEDULE MON-FRI 7:50AM-4:20PM

Date Last Internal Bid Accepted: Monday, 10/12/26 at 5:00 p.m.

Principal Responsibilities

1.  Makes, assembles or repairs case work, molding, trim and other products made of wood or related building materials. 2.  Ensures wood products are constructed in accordance with prepared designs and drawings as specified by the department. 3.  Glues, clamps and fits sub-assemblies to form finished units. Sands, scrapes, and preps surfaces for finishes. 4.  Operates multiple millwork machines such as shapers, table saws, mortise & tenon machine and planers. 5.  Reads blueprints and develops material list. 6.  Possesses advanced knowledge of wood jointing techniques and refinishing methods and exhibits the ability to apply this knowledge in situations where detailed design documents are not available. 7.  Sprays, paints, clear finishes, and stains using various products that are applied to doors, furniture, cabinets, trim for wood and metal. This includes buff lacquer, urethane and shellac finishes.  8.  Mixes ingrediency to create specific finishes for brushing, spraying, hand rub finishing ingrediency such as paint, oil, stain or wax on wood, metal or any surface. Applies lacquer sealers and other finishes such as urethanes, varnish, paint and other finishes. 9.  Removes old finishes and damaged area by stripping with the appropriate tools and material. Fills in cracks or depressions, remove marks and imperfections. Smooth shape and touch up surfaces and prep for finishing. 10. Performs quality checks according to quality standards. 11. Anticipates and responds to customer needs. Works with Supervisor to resolve customer service issues in a professional and efficient manner. 12. Maintains clean work area and/or clean job site. Maintains basic preventive maintenance on spray booths and equipment. 13. Operates equipment safely and follows OSHA guidelines and all departmental and University wide safety guidelines. 14. Performs assignments under limited supervision. Directs and trains lower labor grade employees, and sometimes equal labor grade. Reviews and directs the work of employees under the direction of the supervisor. 15. Performs related duties as required or assigned within job classification. Required Education and Experience 1.  High School diploma or equivalent.  2.  Journeyman level with 6 years of full time experience spraying, furniture repairs and millwork. 3.  Experience and references must be provided by applicant and validated by the University. Required License(s) or Certification(s) 1.  Must have Driver’s license valid in the State of Connecticut.  2.  Must hold a valid Connecticut OSHA 10 certificate. Physical Requirements 1.  This is a position requiring physical exertion. Ability to lift, move and carry furniture, equipment, trash /debris and other trade materials up to 50 pounds without assistance and within the normal capacity of the job. 2.  Ability to climb a ladder and/or scaffolding as dictated by job requirements. 3.  Ability to climb and descend stairs, stoop, bend, and/or squat. 4.  Ability to work in confined areas. 5.  Frequent stooping, bending, sustained work while kneeling and/or squatting. 6.  Works inside and outside in all types of weather and temperatures. 7.  Moves both arms and shoulders in full and extended motion while working with heavy tools, equipment and materials. 8.  Ability to perform sustained work while bending over and repeatedly lifting materials. 9.  Drives to assigned work areas. 10. Sustained overhead work. 11. Performs work in dusty and dirty environments.

Job Posting Date

10/20/2026

Job Category

Service Worker

Bargaining Unit

L35

Compensation Grade

Labor Grade 11

Compensation Grade Profile

Hourly Range

$42.30

Benefits

A general description of the benefits to be offered with this Service & Maintenance position is available at:

Yale Benefits

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

On-site

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

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