Carpenter

University of Kansas
dental insurance, paid holidays, sick time
United States, Kansas, Lawrence
1450 Jayhawk Boulevard (Show on map)
Nov 08, 2024
Position Overview Facilities Services supports KU's mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by operating and maintaining the University's physical plant and grounds. Duties include the skilled construction, maintenance, and repair of items such as counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, ceilings, acoustical ceilings, roofs, foundations, and furniture. Considerable latitude is given to complete projects and work is general reviewed for results after the project is completed. All work must be performed to National Building Code, National Fire and Safety Code, University and State policies and procedures. The incumbent may act as a lead worker to less skilled maintenance employees. This position requires the operation of a work issued vehicle. In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 8 hours of sick leave earned every month, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities. KU is a great place to work! Work Schedule: M-F 7:30am - 4:00pm Job Description 50% - Construction, Maintenance, and Repair: Constructs, installs, and repairs or modifies wooden structures and fixtures. Examines blueprints to determine dimension of structure. Selects materials such as lumber, prefabricated doors, glass, tile, ceiling tile, plastic, etc. Builds, repairs, and installs counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, ceilings, acoustical ceilings, using metal and wood stud construction. Installs window shades, curtain rods, and a variety of equipment. Identifying types of roofs, inspecting and making repairs to roofs, gutters, and flashings. Install and maintain door and window hardware. Installs and finishes sheetrock, wood paneling, and other materials to finish constructed partitions and walls. Work often requires matching existing work to different and special finishes. Uses a variety of hand tools and power tools such as hammers, chisels, screwdrivers, planes, shapers, saws, etc. Maintains ADA compliances. 30% - Bench Work: Repairs furniture, fabricates moldings and trim from rough lumber stock. Repairs cabinets, Formica countertops, shelf and drawer units, chalkboards, and bulletin boards. Uses a variety of shop tools including calipers, hammers, screwdrivers, sharpeners, thickness planers, jointers, large table saws, radial arm saws, routers, and lathes. Uses a variety of materials including solvents, glues, oils, varnishes, etc. Establishes dimensional lines on lumber following templates. 20% - Other: Reviews, orders, and otherwise obtains carpentry materials and equipment. Completes work management job order and other associated paperwork pertaining to job assignments. Cleans job sites and cleans and repairs tools daily. Performs other related work as assigned. Position Requirements Reach, grasp, lift, carry and place moderately heavy loads frequently (20 lbs) and heavy loads occasionally (50 lbs) with or without accommodation. Must enter work order information digitally and perform other electronic communications as required. Must have a valid driver's license at the time of hire and throughout the term of employment. Report to work during declared periods of inclement weather. Work overtime and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed. Ability to work with solvents and chemicals usual to the carpentry trade (with appropriate PPE). Perform work above normal heights, in confined spaces, and in extreme temperatures - both hot and cold, inside and outdoors. Required Qualifications High School diploma or completion of GED equivalency. Must have a valid driver's license by the time of hire and maintain the license throughout employment. One year professional experience in carpentry or building trade. A certificate of completion from a vocational school or an associate's degree in the carpentry trade may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience in troubleshooting and repair of electronic door opening and locking systems. Experience working in a college or university setting. Experience in roofing systems and repairs. Experience in framing, window and door installation and maintenance, and trim carpentry. Experience in sheetrock finishing. Experience installing flooring. Experience reading and working from blueprints and layouts. Familiarity with applicable ADA laws, fire codes, and hazardous materials treatment. Additional Candidate Instructions A complete application will include your current contact information including email and phone number and your previous work experience including dates of employment. Please include the name and contact information to three references with your application. Application review will begin on Monday, November 18th and continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified. Contact Information to Applicants Ryan Thomas rat@ku.edu Advertised Salary Range $36,710 - $50,000 Work Schedule M-F 7:30am - 4:00pm Application Review Begins Monday November 18, 2024 Anticipated Start Date Monday November 25, 2024