Overview
Position Title: Carpenter
Department: Facilities Operations
Reports To: Rene Torres, Engineering Manager, Facilities Operations
Job Purpose: The Carpenter, Operations performs skilled carpentry and drywall work in construction, general
repairs, alterations, and renovations throughout the university, according to work order systems, sketches,
blueprints, and/or oral instructions.
Key Responsibilities:
o Constructs and repairs structures and fixtures.
o Erects walls; installs, replaces, and repairs ceiling grids, door frames, and door hardware; hangs
doors and window frames.
o Demolishes concrete, bricks, concrete blocks, sheetrock walls, ceilings, furniture, and other
structures as necessary.
o Hang sheet rock.
o Installs, replaces and repairs VCT, carpet, and other flooring products.
o Hangs whiteboards, TV monitors, smart-monitors, artwork, banners, and other items as required.
o Repairs structures and walls within university buildings, such as in bathrooms, classrooms, and
offices.
o Performs the carpentry tasks required to complete work orders and carry out preventative
maintenance.
Qualifications:
o High School Diploma or equivalent
o Minimum of four (4) years of related job experience
Required Licensing/Certification:
o Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Requirements:
Knowledge:
o Knowledge of various carpentry tasks and construction practices, and of the related trends,
issues, and accepted practices.
Skills:
o Good technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office;
o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
o Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Abilities:
o Ability to use power tools; ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals
and constituencies in a diverse community.
Work Location and Physical Demand:
Primary Work Location:
o Works in machine shop and/or carpentry shop.
Physical Demands:
o Work is often performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to
any unpleasant elements; work involves some exposure to elements, such as adverse weather
conditions, extreme temperatures, oils, dirt, dust, fumes, and airborne particles. May occasionally be
required to wear a respirator. Position requires maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting,
standing, or walking for prolonged periods of time, as well as for bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling,
jumping, climbing, and frequent overhead and horizontal reaching. Position has occasional exposure to
the physical risks associated with demolition and construction. May be exposed to moving mechanical
parts, hazardous traffic conditions, potentially hazardous or cancer-causing agents or chemicals, and the
risk of electric shock. May, on rare occasions, be required to work in a confined space or in a high,
dangerous place. May be exposed to vibration or noise. Must have precise hand-eye coordination, good
spatial awareness, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors. Must have the ability to move items
of up to 60lbs. Must have the ability to climb stairs and a ladder and maintain balance. May occasionally
be required to drive or operate university vehicles. Required to be on call 24 hours per day for general
maintenance incidents.
Commitment to Excellence
o Demonstrates a commitment to competently perform his/her job duties and responsibilities within
established time frames.
o Continuously strives to improve work performance.
o Accepts responsibility for his/her commitments to the university.
o Contributes to the success of the university by consistently providing quality results in the performance
of his/her job duties and responsibilities.
o This position requires participation in an on-call rotation, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as
needed.
Communicates Effectively
o Communicates, concisely, and with courtesy.
o Carefully listens to customers or thoroughly reads correspondence, and uses good judgment to respond
appropriately. (Customers can be students, external constituents, staff, faculty, or university guests.)
o Communicates requests for further action or resources to appropriate individuals with tact.
Dependability
o Takes responsibility to accomplish job assignments within reasonable deadlines.
o Willing to accept new projects and/or commitments.
o Does due diligence to complete projects within specified timeframes and/or fulfill commitments.
o Arrives to work on time prepared and ready to contribute.
Equipment Operation
o Demonstrates the essential skills required to use equipment and tools needed to perform job duties and
responsibilities.
o Follows maintenance and operation procedures and safety rules to minimize equipment malfunctions
and prevent personal injuries.
Flexibility
o Willingly adjusts to changing work assignments or conditions.
o Open to changes in operational procedures, technology, and/or organizational structure.
o Views change as opportunities for learning and professional development.
o Displays a positive attitude to encourage others.
o Promptly responds to changes in work priorities and/or unexpected circumstances or situations.
Integrity
o Demonstrates high ethical standards of conduct in performing his/her job duties and responsibilities.
o Accepts responsibility for his/her actions.
o Respect and comply with department and university policies, procedures, and work rules.
Proficiency
o Possess require job skills and knowledge.
o Demonstrates the ability to apply those skills and knowledge to perform his/her job duties and
assignments competently.
Respect and Cooperation
o Treat others with courtesy, respect, and dignity in the workplace.
o Promotes cooperation through open and honest communications and consideration of others’ ideas,
thoughts, and opinions.
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities,
skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions of this job.
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