Carpenter Leader

Posting Details

Position Information


Posting Number
S06795P


Position Title
Carpenter Leader


Department
Facilities Mgmt_Building Maint


Location
Arlington


Position Status
Full-time


Work Schedule


Monday- Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

• Participate in on-call program for Before/ During/After normal operating hours.
• Work before/during/after normal operating hours.

Salary
Hourly Rate is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $28.


Pay Basis
Hourly


Job Summary


The Carpenter Leader will provide advanced journeyman-level skills in the performance of carpentry work. Responsible for the layout, installation, repairing, finishing, and maintaining of various structure, fixtures, and buildings by using power and hand tools in a safe manner. Responsible for maintaining accurate records and helping assign and carry out work as required. Assist Supervisor in all phases of the carpenter work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform new and repair work on all phases of carpentry, construction, cabinetry, building maintenance, building modifications, and demolition, including but not limited to: Framing; wood and metal materials; rubber and vinyl trim and finish carpentry; sheetrock hanging; concrete forming, rebar, pouring, and finishing; door, door jamb, door closer, and hinge installation; suspended ceilings; tile and grid work; vinyl and ceramic tile; cabinet construction, repairs, and modifications.
• Maintenance, repairs, and modifications of existing structures, including but not limited to doors, walls, windows, floors, mounted fixtures, ceilings, furniture, chairs, and all other campus seating.
• Lead and train carpenters and other trades on carpentry and related repairs; assist various trades in performing necessary repair work associated with work orders; provide guidance to various trades in the repair of carpenter-related tasks.
• Assist Supervisor in maintaining accurate records and carrying out job assignments on or before the scheduled deadlines.
• Act as a Shop representative to University Departments while performing work assignments.
• Drive a university vehicle to and from job assignments.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of experience in performing a variety of Skilled/journeyman maintenance and repair tasks.
• Experience with effectively execute oral and written instructions in English.
• This position requires you to have and maintain a Texas Class "C" Operator's Driver's License and three (3) years of acceptable driving history.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic computer skills and knowledge of computer-generated work order system and timekeeping systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge, skill, and safe operation of shop and hand/power tools, including but not limited to table saws, jointers, planers, shapers, routers, band saws, circular saws, jigsaws, miter saws, radial arm saws, chop saws, drill presses, electric and battery-operated hand drills and screw guns, pneumatic hammers, power-actuated fastening systems, and other typical power and hand tools as applicable to the carpenter, construction, and building maintenance trades.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to estimate labor and material costs.
• Ability to Work in a diverse environment that Encourages, supports, and promotes diversity initiatives.
• Ability to understand, follow, and explain work orders, drawings, and written and verbal instructions.

Other Requirements

• Alertness and careful attention is required to avoid injury to self and to others.
• Assist other shops as needed.
• Act as Project Manager/Leader on the project site, assisting with instructing over employees on site.
• Must be able to respond to emergency calls, which can include Fires, electrical outages, floods and icy conditions.

Workplace and Eligibility Conditions

• Must be able to work off of ladders, scaffolding, and tops/roofs of buildings.
• Must be able to respond to emergency calls which can include: Fires, electrical outages, floods and icy conditions.
• Working conditions are considered acceptable but occasionally involve exposure to one or more disagreeable elements such as biohazards, toxic lab chemicals, poisonous gases dust, dirt, and the need to work in confined spaces, extreme cold or hot and all-weather conditions.

Benefits Eligible
Yes


Benefits at UTA


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CBC Requirement


It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure , you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.


EEO Statement


It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

University Information


The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times' "Best for Vets: Colleges" and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates' salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 - including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas - UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.

UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university's strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at .

This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.

ADA Accommodations


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Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies
1


Open Until Filled

Minimum Number of References Required
3


Maximum Number of References Accepted
3


Special Instructions to Applicants


Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.