Carpenter

The University of Virginia's Health System Physical Plant has an exciting opportunity for a Carpenter, which supports Facilities Management's goal of providing consistent, cost-effective, and reliable carpentry and maintenance to the University community. The incumbent performs work of moderate difficulty with responsibilities for constructing, erecting, installing, and repairing structures of wood, plywood, wallboards, sheet metal, and other building materials. The Carpenter also performs other miscellaneous duties such as lock installation and repair, replacing glass and ceiling and floor tiles, and other building trade-related duties.

Duties include:

• Provide framing, door, window, and hardware repairs. Repair and install finish millwork, casework and other wood products.
• Work using of a variety of diagnostic tools, instruments, equipment, hand and power tools.
• Perform a variety of carpentry repairs identified during facility inspections or submitted by customer requests.
• Working knowledge of performing maintenance in residential and occupied spaces.
• Maintain accurate work order records and timecards in work order system.
• Ability to respond to urgent repair needs outside of normal working hours.
• Attend safety meetings, classes, and training seminars as directed by the supervisor to keep informed of safety issues and safe working practices.
• Inform customers of job status, reasons for and duration of expected delays, as well as refer customers to the supervisor when appropriate.
• Perform all work in accordance with safety rules and procedures, such as OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Work productivity in a team environment to complete projects and assigned tasks
• Provide event support as assigned
• In addition to the above, more job responsibilities may be assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: A minimum of four years of experience in carpentry and woodworking.
• Licensure: Valid Driver's license with positive points balance and at least 2 years of driving history.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience installing, maintaining, adjusting, and/or troubleshooting commercial door closers and automatic door systems in institutional or commercial settings.

Compensation:

The Anticipated Hiring Range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00 ($52,000 - $62,400 Annually), commensurate with experience. This is a full-time position with UVA benefits. Employee benefits package highlights include:

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays annually; parental and community service leave
• Health plan options to meet healthcare and financial needs
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
• Employee wellness program with incentives of up to $500 annually

For the position, the selected candidate will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

Physical Demands:

This position requires regular walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, and climbing ladders or stairs, lifting and carrying of various weights. Repetitive motion for grasping, pulling, pushing, and operating hand and power tools; work may occur in a variety of indoor and outdoor conditions and environments.

To Apply:

Please apply online and search for R0088518. Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website. Complete the application, and upload the following Required materials:

• Resume

Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

This position will remain open until filled.

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Marcus Rozier, Academic Recruiter at hjv5vm@virginia.edu.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.