MGM Resorts International Hiring for Carpenter – MGM Grand at Las Vegas, NV Full Time

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

It is the responsibility of the Carpenter to perform predictive maintenance and reactive repairs, including repairing broken or damaged furniture, building custom cabinetry, tables, office space and other furniture as requested. All duties are to be performed in accordance with federal, state, local laws, regulations, and ordinances, as well as department and company policies, practices, and procedures to ensure overall facility integrity.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine to complex maintenance and repair work on all furniture, cabinetry, rooms, public areas and offices
• Responsible for completion of jobs assigned by Dispatch or Management, maintain logbooks
• Operate power and hand tools to complete job assignments in a timely manner
• Fabricate, assemble, and install permanent structures, office partitions, doors, cornices, counters, etc., safely set up and operate various types of woodworking machines in conjunction with work assignments, work under minimal supervision to complete tasks in a timely manner
• Work from blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions to obtain dimensions and finished specifications, lay out jobs and compute angular and linear dimensions as required
• Understand the layout of the property, hotel rooms, and equipment
• Keep informed and updated on current techniques and technical methods and advise Shift Supervisor of any unusual conditions within the property
• Maintain constant awareness of personal and property cleanliness, safety and accident prevention, able to wear/use personal protective equipment (p.p.e.)
• Perform other job-related duties as requested

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• General knowledge of mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and verbal forms
• Ability to work under pressure
• Basic knowledge of computer software to include Outlook, MS Word, and Excel
• Effective listening abilities with strong judgment skills
• Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contacts
• Maintain a professional, neat and well-groomed appearance adhering to company standards

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience in a similar environment
• Work varied shifts, to include weekends and holidays

PREFERRED:

• Technical school or completed apprenticeship in a similar trade
• Hospitality industry or similar environment experience