Carpenter

Posting Details

Position Information


Posting Number
S06793P


Position Title
Carpenter


Department
Facilities Mgmt_Housing


Location
Arlington


Position Status
Full-time


Work Schedule


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

• Rotate 3 weeks each month

Wednesday-Sunday; 8:00am-4:30pm

• 1 week each month
• Shift subject to change

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


Pay Basis
Hourly


Job Summary


The Carpenter will provide journeyman level skills, to assist in performing carpenter, construction and maintenance work as specified in duties section. Responsible for using power and hand tools in carpentry, construction, cabinetry, maintenance, demolition, repair and residential buildings, classrooms, housing, sidewalks, parking lots, offices and all other University facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform general 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, doors, door jams, door closer and hinge installation, suspended ceilings, tile and grid work, vinyl and ceramic tile, cabinet construction, repairs and modifications.
• Repair, construction and installation of tables, benches, cabinets, bookshelves, desks, countertops, lamination, a variety of wall, floor, ceiling mounts and wall coverings, detail kitchen appliances and bathroom fixtures..
• 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, laundry facilities, showers, tubs, bedrooms, dining & kitchen areas.
• Keep track of material usage and labor for individual or combined work assignments.
• Inspect current and future work assignments.
• Assist in ordering and pick-up of materials from vendors.
• Act as a Shop representative to University Departments while performing work assignments.
• Ability to understand and follow work orders, drawings, written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Perform all duties as assigned to shop or as assigned by Carpenter Shop Supervisor or Carpenter Leader.
• Responds to on-call emergencies before/during/after normal hours of operation. This includes but not limited to: Fires, electrical outages, floods, icy conditions and any other type of campus emergency.
• Drives a UTA vehicle.
• Participates in the on-call program for before/after operating hours and weekends.
• Serves as essential personnel to the University and is required to report to work during campus emergencies and/or closures.
• Performs other duties assigned.
• Considered essential personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Graduation with three (3) years of skilled/journeyman level experience.
• 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.
• Effectively execute oral and written instructions in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Accuracy in all phases of work performed.

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, jig saws, 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.
• Ability to complete all physical tasks as needed.
• Ability to utilize a boom lift and other various types of lifts.

Other Requirements

• Alertness and careful attention is required to avoid injury to self and to others.
• Assist other shops as needed.

Workplace and Eligibility 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.