Construction Project Technician - Carpenter - Facilities Management - JR008941
- University of Kansas Medical Center
- Kansas City, Kansas
- Full Time
Construction Project Technician - Carpenter - Facilities Management - JR008941
University of Kansas Medical Center
in Kansas City, KS
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Type: Full-Time
Posted: 08/26/2025
Category: Facilities Management
Military
Construction Project Technician - Carpenter - Facilities Management
Department:
RSC FM Construction Services
*
Projects Carpentry
Position Title:
Construction Project Technician - Carpenter - Facilities Management
Job Family Group:
University Support Staff
Job Description Summary:
The Jayhawk Construction Carpenter performs a variety of tasks related to construction, repair, and maintenance of facilities. This role involves expertise in multiple trades including carpentry, masonry, flooring, ceilings, and general maintenance to support facilities projects. The worker ensures that all tasks are carried out efficiently, following safety protocols, and maintaining a high standard of workmanship.
Job Description:
Job Duties:
Perform construction, maintenance, and repair tasks across a range of trades including carpentry, masonry, flooring, ceilings, and general building maintenance.
Plan and execute construction projects, including layout work, material selection, and estimation of time and resources required.
Install and repair building components such as walls, ceilings, floors, doors, windows, and hardware.
Conduct preventive maintenance for various building systems and surfaces, including ceilings, walls, and flooring.
Assist in demolition, renovation, and preparation of work sites for new construction projects.
Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in construction projects.
Assist project team in ensuring timely and successful completion of construction projects.
Perform rough framework with structural wood and metal walls, trusses and framing.
Remove and install commercial doors, frames, hardware; install metal and wood frames in a variety of substrates, metal and wood doors and all types of hardware.
Perform layout and install backing.
Install toilet partitions and accessories.
Layout and install ceiling grid and tile.
Install mud, tape drywall assemblies.
Layout and install LVT, carpet tile, VCT and rubber base.
Troubleshoot and solve complex issues related to flooring, ceiling structures, and other building components, ensuring projects are completed efficiently.
Maintain tools and equipment in clean, working order; ensure job sites are left clean and safe after work completion.
Follow safety regulations, building codes, and quality standards in all tasks.
Communicate daily progress to supervisors, providing updates on project, encountered issues, and resolutions.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment/Project Types
Projects and work orders are primarily conducted indoors across a range of spaces, including offices, laboratories, classrooms, and health system departments. The majority of projects involve the following tasks:
Flooring installation and replacement: Includes vinyl composition tile (VCT), carpet tiles, and luxury vinyl tile (LVT), as well as comprehensive floor preparation.
Ceiling installation: Involves installing new ceiling grids with acoustical ceiling tiles.
Framing and Door Frame Install: Framing metal stud walls and headers, along with installing hollow metal frames for doors and interior windows.
Drywall work: Hanging, taping, and finishing sheetrock.
Occasional masonry and plaster repairs: Includes patching CMU (concrete masonry unit) walls and repairing plaster surfaces when necessary.
Required Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or GED.
Work Experience:
3 years of experience in construction or facilities maintenance, with demonstrated competency in at least two of the following: carpentry, masonry, flooring, ceilings, or general building trades.
Experience reading blueprints, specifications, and schematics.
License: Must have a valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience:
Experience working in a facilities or institutional setting, such as a university or medical center.
Equipment operation experience. (580 Tractor)
Skills
Proficiency in multiple trades.
Organizational and time-management skills.
Work independently and as part of a team.
Troubleshooting and critical thinking skills.
Communication skills for interacting with supervisors, contractors, and other team members
Basic computer skills
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Hourly
Compensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
$26.13 - $39.20
Minimum
$26.13
Midpoint
$32.67
Maximum
$39.20
Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit cian---Carpenter---Facilities-Management_JR008941 or go to and search for position number JR008941.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.
Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information.
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University of Kansas Medical Center
in Kansas City, KS
Apply Now
Type: Full-Time
Posted: 08/26/2025
Category: Facilities Management
Military
Construction Project Technician - Carpenter - Facilities Management
Department:
RSC FM Construction Services
*
Projects Carpentry
Position Title:
Construction Project Technician - Carpenter - Facilities Management
Job Family Group:
University Support Staff
Job Description Summary:
The Jayhawk Construction Carpenter performs a variety of tasks related to construction, repair, and maintenance of facilities. This role involves expertise in multiple trades including carpentry, masonry, flooring, ceilings, and general maintenance to support facilities projects. The worker ensures that all tasks are carried out efficiently, following safety protocols, and maintaining a high standard of workmanship.
Job Description:
Job Duties:
Perform construction, maintenance, and repair tasks across a range of trades including carpentry, masonry, flooring, ceilings, and general building maintenance.
Plan and execute construction projects, including layout work, material selection, and estimation of time and resources required.
Install and repair building components such as walls, ceilings, floors, doors, windows, and hardware.
Conduct preventive maintenance for various building systems and surfaces, including ceilings, walls, and flooring.
Assist in demolition, renovation, and preparation of work sites for new construction projects.
Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in construction projects.
Assist project team in ensuring timely and successful completion of construction projects.
Perform rough framework with structural wood and metal walls, trusses and framing.
Remove and install commercial doors, frames, hardware; install metal and wood frames in a variety of substrates, metal and wood doors and all types of hardware.
Perform layout and install backing.
Install toilet partitions and accessories.
Layout and install ceiling grid and tile.
Install mud, tape drywall assemblies.
Layout and install LVT, carpet tile, VCT and rubber base.
Troubleshoot and solve complex issues related to flooring, ceiling structures, and other building components, ensuring projects are completed efficiently.
Maintain tools and equipment in clean, working order; ensure job sites are left clean and safe after work completion.
Follow safety regulations, building codes, and quality standards in all tasks.
Communicate daily progress to supervisors, providing updates on project, encountered issues, and resolutions.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment/Project Types
Projects and work orders are primarily conducted indoors across a range of spaces, including offices, laboratories, classrooms, and health system departments. The majority of projects involve the following tasks:
Flooring installation and replacement: Includes vinyl composition tile (VCT), carpet tiles, and luxury vinyl tile (LVT), as well as comprehensive floor preparation.
Ceiling installation: Involves installing new ceiling grids with acoustical ceiling tiles.
Framing and Door Frame Install: Framing metal stud walls and headers, along with installing hollow metal frames for doors and interior windows.
Drywall work: Hanging, taping, and finishing sheetrock.
Occasional masonry and plaster repairs: Includes patching CMU (concrete masonry unit) walls and repairing plaster surfaces when necessary.
Required Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or GED.
Work Experience:
3 years of experience in construction or facilities maintenance, with demonstrated competency in at least two of the following: carpentry, masonry, flooring, ceilings, or general building trades.
Experience reading blueprints, specifications, and schematics.
License: Must have a valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience:
Experience working in a facilities or institutional setting, such as a university or medical center.
Equipment operation experience. (580 Tractor)
Skills
Proficiency in multiple trades.
Organizational and time-management skills.
Work independently and as part of a team.
Troubleshooting and critical thinking skills.
Communication skills for interacting with supervisors, contractors, and other team members
Basic computer skills
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Hourly
Compensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
$26.13 - $39.20
Minimum
$26.13
Midpoint
$32.67
Maximum
$39.20
Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit cian---Carpenter---Facilities-Management_JR008941 or go to and search for position number JR008941.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.
Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information.
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Job ID: 490919835
Originally Posted on: 8/27/2025
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