Maintenance Carpenter
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A technical job that inspects, repairs, and reinforces wooden parts of buildings and equipment, performing repairs or replacements for deterioration and damage.
Description
Maintenance carpenters inspect and diagnose wooden frameworks, finish parts, doors, window frames, and other equipment areas in existing buildings such as apartments, office buildings, commercial facilities, and factory plants. They handle replacement and repair of deteriorated wood, sealing, waterproof materials, and reinforcement work. The job involves high-altitude work and confined spaces, requiring power tools, scaffolding assembly, and safety and health management. Coordination with clients and managers, as well as schedule and cost management, are also important tasks.
Future Outlook
Demand for maintenance and management of aging infrastructure is increasing, with stable job openings expected. It is also a field introducing inspection technologies using IoT and drones, where acquiring digital skills will support future careers.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / High safety awareness / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Direct to/from site / Full-time / Possibility of transfer / Site-based
Career Path
Carpenter Apprentice → Carpenter Craftsman → Maintenance Carpenter → Team Leader → Construction Management Technician → Equipment Maintenance Specialist
Required Skills
Architectural Repair / Reading Architectural Drawings / Safety and Health Knowledge / Scaffolding Work (High-altitude Work) / Waterproof Sealing Construction / Wood Processing Technology
Recommended Skills
2DCAD / Architectural Materials Knowledge / Construction Management Software / Customer Service Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is required to not miss deterioration or gaps in details. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Stamina and physical strength are needed for material handling and high-altitude work. |
| Problem Solving | Judgment and execution of repair methods suited to on-site conditions are essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mainly on-site work with few complex calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Architectural Carpenter Skill Test (Grade 2)
- Architectural Construction Management Technician (Grade 2)
- Scaffolding Assembly Work Supervisor
Aliases
- Equipment Maintenance Carpenter
- Maintenance Carpenter
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- Architectural Carpenter
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