Carpenter, Renovations

The Carpenter, Renovations 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.

• Constructs and repairs structures and fixtures
• Erects walls; installs, replaces, and repairs ceiling grids, door frames, and door hardware; hangs doors and window frames
• Demolishes concrete, bricks, concrete blocks, sheetrock walls, ceilings, furniture, and other structures as necessary
• Hangs sheet rock
• Builds new walls using metal studs and hangs sheetrock; estimates the time and materials needed; records the time and materials used
• Installs, replaces, and repairs VCT, carpet, and other flooring products
• Hangs whiteboards, artwork, banners, and other items as required
• Repairs structures and walls within university buildings, such as in bathrooms, classrooms, and offices
• Performs the necessary carpentry tasks required to complete work orders and to carry out the required preventative maintenance

• Performs all other duties as assigned

Direct Reports:

• None

Delegation of Work:

• N/A

Supervision Given:

• N/A

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of a variety of carpentry tasks and construction practices, and of the related trends, issues, and accepted practices

Skills:

• Good technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Abilities:

• Ability to use power tools
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community

Primary Work Location:

• Works in machine shop and/or carpentry shop

Physical Demands:

• 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, dirt, dust, fumes, and airborne particles
• May occasionally be required to wear a respirator
• Position requires maintaining the 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
• The 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

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

 

The policy of the University of Houston-System and its universities is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, military status, genetic information, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or status, or gender expression, except where such a distinction is required by law.