Carpenter I - Facilities Services - UTK

Carpenter I - Facilities Services - UTK 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 1017 Francis St Ste 108, Knoxville, TN 37996 Full-time University of Tennessee - Knoxville 1,198 reviews Full-time Under general supervision, a Carpenter I performs commercial construction work in the repair, construction, alteration, forming, framing, and finishing of campus buildings and facilities. This position will also complete remodeling work and performs other related duties as required. Performs general commercial construction work in the maintenance and repair of floors, stairways, partitions, and windows Replaces/installs doors, windows, partitions, ceiling tile, and floor tile; constructs door jambs, and partition Installs and maintains office furnishings Builds forms for concrete sideways and pads and pours and finishes concrete Layout of walls, rooms, doorways, windows, sidewalks, slabs, foundations, pads, and other building components Working on and from scaffolding Taking measurements and calculating the size and amount of material needed Material handling; loading & unloading, delivering, transporting Reading blueprints, drawings, and sketches. Required Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED Experience: Two years' experience in carpentry OR two years of trade school in lieu of experience Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of safe operation of power tools. Basic knowledge of blueprint reading, measurements, and symbols. Ability to take measurements in the field. Must have good communication skills. Other Conditions Valid driver's license Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status. Preferred Qualifications Education: Vocational or technical training in a related field Experience: Three years of relevant work experience Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Ability to use laser transit Ability to take measurements from drawings and verify site conditions. Work Location University of Tennessee - Knoxville, TN Campus This is an onsite position Compensation and Benefits UT market range: MR05 Anticipated hiring range: About the Department UT Facilities Services is responsible for the care and keeping of more than 300 facilities and utilities systems in and around Knoxville. As the University of Tennessee Knoxville's largest non-academic department, team members are responsible for facilities maintenance and repair, custodial needs, landscaping and lawncare, utility work, in-house and capital construction projects, facilities planning and design, environmental initiatives, pest control, campus event services, and facilities administration functions for both the flagship campus and the agricultural institute. The Facilities Services staff provides around-the-clock coverage to ensure students, staff, faculty, and fans have a consistent and positive experience every time they step foot on Rocky Top. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employeesthe Volunteerswho uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service. UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service. UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs. The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as Best Employer for New Graduates, One of America's Best Large Employers, and Best Workplace for Women, and has been designated as Best Place for Working Parents by Forbes Magazine. Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!