Carpenter

Facilities Management (FM) supports the University of Virginia’s wide range of research, academic and patient care programs. With over 1,200 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.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Carpenter in our Facilities Management Central Grounds zone, which supports Facilities Management’s goal of providing consistent, cost-effective, and reliable carpentry and maintenance to the University community. The incumbent performs work of moderate difficulty with responsibilities for constructing, erecting, installing, and repairing structures of wood, plywood, wallboards, sheet metal, and other building materials. The Carpenter also performs other miscellaneous duties such as lock installation and repair, replacing glass and ceiling and floor tiles, and other building trade-related duties.

Duties include:

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

• Construct partition systems. Form, pour, and finish concrete when necessary.

• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by the supervisor, such as snow and ice removal and replacing ceiling and floor tiles.

• 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.

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

This is an overtime-eligible, full-time position with UVA benefits . Employees benefits package highlights include:

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off; Parental and Community Service Leave

• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs

• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System

• Tuition and professional development benefits

• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year

Anticipated Salary Range: $22.50 – 26.50/hourly ($46,800 – $55,120 annually).

Minimum Requirements:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Experience: At least four years of experience in carpentry and woodworking.
Physical Demands:
Employee will be required to crawl, kneel, squat, bend and twist in order to perform their work. Employee must travel around job sites. Employee will work with materials of different weights and perform repetitive motions.

Application Process:

Please apply through Workday , and search for R0041249. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs.’ Complete an application online with the following documents: 

• CV/Resume

 

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.  

 

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process. A minimum of two are required.

The selected applicant will be required to complete all background checks prior to the start date of the position.

 

For questions about the application process, please contact J essica Speth, Academic Recruiter, at js9rk@virginia.edu.

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The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.