Metropolitan Transportation Authority Careers

JOB SUMMARY

Construct, repair, assemble and install finished work (cabinets, doors, crown molding, drop ceilings, etc.) throughout Grand Central Terminal

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Perform high-quality finished work in the construction, repair, assembly and installation of cabinets, custom shelving, furniture, doors, crown molding and other wooden structures using woodworking machines and hand tools.
• Fabricate, lay-out, assemble, frame, and install metal and wood stud walls, doors door jambs cabinets, high grad furniture, and window frames.
• Install and repair sheet rock.
• Install Formica countertops and drop ceilings.
• Construct dorms and concrete installation.
• Lay-out and install vinyl and carpet tile floors.
• Install prefabricated office workstations.
• Read and understand blueprints.
• Verify dimensions and check the quality and fit of pieces to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Measure and mark dimensions on paper or lumber stock prior to cutting, following blueprints, to ensure a tight fit and quality product.
• Set up and operate carpentry shop machines (e.g., power saws, jointers, mortisers, tenoners, molders, shapers, planes, etc.) to cut mold and shape Woodstock.
• Establish the specifications of articles to be constructed or repaired and plan the method and operation for shaping and assembling parts, based on blueprints, drawings, diagrams and oral and written instructions.
• Attached parts or subassemblies together to form completed units, using glue, dowels, nails screws and clamps.
• Reinforce joints with nails and other fasteners to prepare articles for finishing.
• Install hardware (e.g., hinges, handles, catches and drawers pulls using hand tools.
• Trim, sand and scrape surfaces and joint to prepare articles for finishing.
• Match materials for color, grain and texture giving attention to knots or other features of the wood.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma or Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) and
• Vocational or apprentice training as a Cabinetmaker or finished Carpenter or
• Two (2) years of experience performing finished carpentry (e.g., building cabinets, fabricating and installing crown molding, wainscoting, custom shelving, finished furniture, etc.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid NYS motor vehicle driver license or equivalent

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITES  

• Ability to quickly and accurately perform basic mental mathematical calculations; reading comprehension ability; interpersonal skills; customer service oriented; mechanical aptitude; skilled in exercising independent judgement; ability to anticipate and analyze problems and take corrective actions; must be able to evaluate a situation to make decisions and work under pressure; written and verbal communication skills; ability to multi-task; must be able to function effectively under changing priorities; ability to work well with others; must be safety conscious
• Ability and experience using table saw, jointer, power saw, and screw gun; ability and experience using drill press, and planer desirable; very strong attention to detail and quality craftsmanship; strong planning skills with the ability to improvise based on conditions encountered; skilled in operating common powered and manual woodworking tools (e.g., power saws and drills, router tables, jigsaws, planes, chisels, etc.)

WAGE PROGRESSION

• The starting rate for this position is $31.492780 per hour (70% of the full rate).  
• The wage progression scale is as follows:
  • Year 1=70%
  • Year 2=70%
  • Year 3=75%
  • Year 4=82%
  • Year 5=85%
  • Year 6=100%
• The full rate of pay is $44.989685 per hour.
• The rate of pay for Metro-North employees transferring into this craft will be determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Due to the competitive nature of the selection process, not all qualified candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position are guaranteed an interview. To be selected for a position, one must meet the following criteria: (1) satisfy the minimum requirements listed in the job posting, (2) if applicable, successfully pass a written and practical exam, (3) satisfy a background investigation (including but not limited to, employment, education, and criminal history), and (4) pass a verbal interview. Metro-North may also require the applicant to undergo a physical ability test, and, if the Company extends a conditional offer, may require him or her to undergo a medical examination, which may include toxicological testing. Failure to pass any step within the hiring process will result in the disqualification of your application.    
• Additional Criteria for Current Employees: Current Metro-North employees must be in active service to be eligible for consideration. Agreement Employees applying for a position outside of their present craft are required to have worked in your current union for at least one (1) year preceding the Application Deadline to be eligible to apply for a posted position, and have completed the agreed upon formal training commitment, including on-the-job training or lock-in requirement, if applicable (for example: Signal Trainee, Foreman-In-Training, etc.). If you are transferring to another craft, you may be required to forfeit your seniority in your present union. Non-agreement employees must have worked in your current position for a minimum of one (1) year preceding the Application Deadline. Along with a background investigation (including but not limited to, employment, education, and criminal history), employees are also subject to an internal investigation, which includes an evaluation not limited to discipline records and performance assessments.  

OTHER INFORMATION

• We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. If interested, please apply online at www.mta.info    
• Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).
• Actual salary offers may vary based on individual work experience. The annual salary range is subject to change and may be modified at the company’s discretion.
• Employees driving company vehicles will be subject to License Monitoring and must complete defensive driver training once every three years for current MTA drivers; or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an employee entering an authorized driving position.
• Current employee applicants should be in their current position 12 months prior to starting a new role and must possess a satisfactory work history, including attendance and discipline record.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ADA DISCLAIMER

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers and encourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.

If you seek a reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability, or for a religious practice or observance, to participate in the job application or interview process, please notify your MTA representative once you have been contacted regarding the role.