About the role
VP Area: Facilities
Department: Facilities
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Benefit Eligibility: Yes
Hourly rate: $19.23
Position Summary
The Carpenter/Maintenance Tech III is a member of the Facilities Department. The Carpenter/Maintenance Tech III is responsible for performing skilled carpentry work to build, repair, rebuild, remodel, and maintain campus building, facilities, and equipment in support of assigned projects.
The Carpenter/Maintenance Tech III reports to the Assistant Director of Facilities.
Minimum Qualifications
Three (3) to five (5) years of skilled carpentry experience is required; or three (3) to five (5) years of experience performing duties including skilled carpentry work; or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities and is required.
Job Duties
- Demonstrates an attitude and behavior that reflects the values and mission of the department and University.
- Serves as a member of the dedicated Facilities Project Team dedicated to supporting projects and deferred maintenance.
- Performs skilled carpentry work in support of assigned projects and deferred maintenance orders. Examples of work may include:
- Remodels and repairs cabinets, counters, shelves, tables and miscellaneous furniture;
- Replaces and repairs door closures and locks
- Alters and repairs a variety of building structures such as walls, partitions, doorways, window frames, stairways and roofs
- Installs window glass and screens; applies wall and floor covering materials; installs ceramic and other types of tile
- Refinishes furniture and paints and stains building interiors and exteriors
- Applies safety precaution pertaining to: safety regulations and procedures; chemical safety, hazard communication program; personal protective equipment; lifting procedures, back injury prevention; flammable storage, housekeeping; and fire extinguisher training.
- Participates in trainings, certifications, and other professional development and compliance activities as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned which could include associated Facilities department maintenance work as requested, including, but not limited to: snow removal, event set-up and clean-up, truck loading and unloading, etc.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of tools and methods of the trade; applicable local building codes.
- Skilled in planning and completing carpentry projects.
- Knowledge of standard carpentry materials and supplies.
- Ability to read, interpret and work from blueprints; prepare rough sketches of work and estimates of material and labor; select proper materials to be used; work cooperatively with others; skillfully use the proper tools.
- Knowledge of and skill in operating, adjusting, and maintaining power operated carpentry tools and equipment on site and in a shop setting.
- Knowledge and skill in use of manually operated carpentry tools and equipment.
- Skill in the repair of damaged furniture, cabinets, walls, ceilings, doors, locks, etc.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Frequent work on ladders and/or scaffolding.
- Possibility of working in confined spaces when working with ceiling structures.
- Frequent work near moving machinery and power tools.
- Exposed to pronounced strain or vibration when using power tools.
- Exposed to intermittent or continued loud and insistent noises caused by power equipment.
- Exposed to large amounts of dust in shops and on site.
- Possible exposure to chemical irritants such as contact cement, adhesives, and cleaning solutions.
- Subject to working near electrical equipment.