Carpentry & Repairs

• Tasks:

• Fix or build various broken things as agreed upon by membership, or your own initiative
• Keep an eye out for failing equipment, fixtures, etc. and communicate to membership
• Design display & storage systems
• Source merchandizing/display sources, maintain archive of those sources
• Source thermometers, cleaning equipment.
• Maintain archive of manuals and information concerning current equipment
• Small stuff: Changing water filters, keeping extra light bulbs, shelf brackets & water filters, and very random stuff
• Medium stuff: Fixing faucets, securing power cords, monitoring coolers, keeping records.
• Bigger jobs: Repairing shelves, refinishing, painting.
• Contracting other stuff: Reflooring, cooler repairs.

• Time requirements:

• 2.25 hours weekly, do what can be done
• Specific projects may require time in excess of 2.25 hours: Other members may be available to help.

• Software knowledge requirements:

• Other useful skills & knowledge:

• Depends on the task..
• Basic plumbing knowledge (Teflon wrapping, mounting fixtures, improvising!)
• More complex plumbing (Toilet installation, brazing and pressure fittings)
• Where to find or research plumbing/electrical/misc. parts and supplies
• Basic electrical (repairing cords, replacing plugs)
• Checking equipment and cables for shorts
• Experience with table saw, circular saw, router, nail guns, orbital sanding, etc.
• High standards of durability, things in the store suffer like you wouldn't believe. The goal should generally be "indestructable", OR easily replacable.