Carpenter: McCormick Zone

  • UVA Health
  • Charlottesville, Virginia
  • Full Time

The University of Virginias Facilities Management has an exciting opportunity for a Carpentry Professional in our McCormick Zone group, which supports Facilities Management's goal of providing consistent, cost-effective, reliable Carpentry repairs and maintenance to the Arts and Engineering Research community. This position will provide renovation, construction and maintenance services including critical repair, restoration and renovation of University structures.

The incumbent performs work of moderate difficulty with responsibilities for constructing, installing, and repairing structures of wood, plywood, wall boards, sheet metal and other building materials, including historic building materials that require special attention to detail for repair work. The Carpenter performs other miscellaneous duties such as lock installation and repair, replacing glass and ceiling and floor tiles, painting and drywall work, and other building trade related duties. The successful candidate will demonstrate positive communication skills interfacing directly with faculty, staff and customers.

Facilities Management (FM) supports the University of Virginia's wide range of research, academic and patient care programs. With over 1,100 employees dedicated to excellence, Facilities Management is responsible for the day-to-day operation, repair, and maintenance of UVA's buildings, infrastructure, and grounds as well as other University-owned and leased properties.

Duties include:

  • Provide framing, door, window, and hardware repairs. Repair, install, and finish millwork, casework, or other wood products.

  • Perform lock installation and repair, repair door hardware, replace glass, ceiling and floor tiles, painting and drywall work, and other building trade related duties.

  • Working skill in the use of a variety of diagnostic tools, instruments, equipment, hand, and power tools.

  • Working knowledge of performing maintenance and repair in research or healthcare environment.

  • Maintain accurate records on CMMS and Timecards.

  • Ability to respond to urgent repair needs outside of normal working hours.

  • Attend safety meetings, classes, and training seminars as directed by the supervisor to keep informed of safety issues and safe working practices.

  • Inform customers of job status, reasons for and duration of expected delays, as well as refer customers to the supervisor when appropriate.

  • Perform all work in accordance with safety rules and procedures, such as OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations.

  • Work productivity in a team environment to complete projects and assigned tasks.

  • Providing event support as assigned.

  • In addition to the above more Job responsibilities may be assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • Education : High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Experience : At least four years of experience in carpentry and woodworking; 7 years preferred.

  • Licensure : Valid Driver's license with a zero or positive points balance and at least 2 years of driving history.

Physical Demands : Employee must be able to variously sit, stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, crawl, stoop, bend, squat, lift, pull, and use both hands-on repetitive tasks (including overhead tasks). Employee must have normal vision and hearing (correctable), and for some areas of employment, color vision and sense of smell.

Emergency response and snow removal will be required.

Anticipated Compensation : $24.50 - $28.50. per hour ($50,960 - $59,280 annually); dependent on experience and qualifications.

This is a full-time non-exempt position with UVA benefits .

Selected candidates will be required to complete all required background checks prior to the first day of employment. This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

To Apply :

Apply online , search for requisition R0075009 . Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile. Complete the application, and upload the following Required materials:

  • Resume

Upload all materials into the respective submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into these fields. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents or partial applications will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVAs standardized process SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process. A total of three references is required

For questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Speth, at ....

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVAs commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

Job ID: 487597490
Originally Posted on: 7/31/2025

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