Carpenter

Carpenter

The University of Texas at Austin's Planning, Design and Construction team seeks an individual to serve as a Carpenter in the Carpentry Shop. You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan; employees contribute 8.25% of their eligible earnings on a pre-tax basis each pay period and UT contributes an additional 8.00%
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin Cap Metro buses with staff ID card

For more details, please see: and made by committee and hiring manager based on review of online applications and results of personal interviews. Some evening, weekend, and holiday work required.

Purpose

Provide journey-level carpentry skills in support of campus facility renovation and repair projects, and campus special events.

Responsibilities

• Perform rough and finish carpentry in the renovation and repair of campus facilities, including selective demolition, framing, alteration, and repair of floors, ceilings, roofs, walls, and related structures.
• Select, order, and cut materials as appropriate to meet project requirements. Assemble and install suspended ceilings, doors, windows, cabinets, trim, and associated hardware. Safely utilize all standard tools of the trade. Mortise doors; install locksets and exit hardware for mechanical and electronically-controlled doors.
• Provide special event support to campus departments, including construction/assembly of platforms, steps, and stages; delivery and setup of flags and banners; tower lighting support; and other special requests.
• Accomplish basic shop paperwork and electronic documents, including records for materials used, daily labor report, and weekly timesheet.
• Assist in shop operations. Maintain and properly secure shop, tools, equipment, and vehicles. Maintain a clean and safe work environment in shop and at job sites. Comply with safety standards and policies.
• Read, understand, work from drawings, specifications, standards, and written/verbal instructions with or without direct supervision. Inspect completed work for compliance with construction documents and regulatory building and safety codes.
• Support zone maintenance shops and other campus departments in repair of campus facilities.
• Attend management-directed meetings and training. Accomplish other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High school graduation or GED. Three years of experience as a journey-level carpenter. Before final offer can be made, successful applicant must provide a current driver's license and acceptable driving record for the most recent 36 months. Texas driving history will be confirmed online during selection process; applicant must provide out-of-state driving history, if previously licensed in another state. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Associates degree or graduation from vocational or technical trade school related to carpentry. Five years or more of journey-level experience in commercial carpentry with emphasis on interior renovations, including installation of drywall, suspended ceilings, doors and hardware, windows, trim, and casework. Experience fabricating, repairing, or retrofitting cabinets, interior and exterior doors and trim, shelving, counter tops, lecterns, and other millwork furnishings. Demonstrated ability to produce quality work from project drawings, specifications, construction standards, and written/verbal instructions with or without direct supervision. Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and communicate with building clients, co-workers, and supervisors in a team environment. Experience working in a large university, commercial, or industrial physical plant.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

$47,840 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Uniform or PPE
• All weather conditions
• Extreme temperatures
• Chemical fumes
• Standard office
• Biohazards/chemicals
• Electrical/mechanical
• Keyboard
• Manual dexterity
• Climbing of stairs and ladders
• Lifting and moving
• Exposure to construction hazards including extreme temperatures, dust, noise, heights, steep surfaces, fumes and adverse weather conditions. Climb and work from ladders, scaffolding, and rigging. Lifts, pushes, and pulls 50 pounds.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest