Carpenter 1 - Facilities Maintenance Services Department

Nevada System of Higher Education•Reno, NV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Carpenter 1 for the Facilities Maintenance Services (FMS) Department. This position is responsible for performing journeyman level carpentry maintenance and repair of buildings, structures, and fixtures. Additionally, the incumbent will assist the department welder and roofer as needed. Duties include (but are not limited to): Perform skilled carpentry work to maintain and repair buildings, structures, and fixtures; Maintain and repair doors, jambs, windows, ceiling, roofs, walls, stairs, flooring, and concrete; Perform preventative maintenance in accordance with established schedules and procedures; Assist with metal work and welding, roofing component repair and replacements, and assist other trades with carpentry work; Properly use and maintain tools and equipment while following safety regulations; Maintain general knowledge of State and local building codes and fire codes relevant to carpentry, roofing, and welding work; and Other duties as assigned. To see the full Class Specifications, visit: https://hr.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/hrnvgov/Content/Resources/ClassSpecs/09/09-439spc(1).pdf

Requirements

Completion of a recognized carpentry apprenticeship program; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
A valid Class “C” driver’s license or higher operator’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
10-hour Occupational Safety Health Administration Certification within one year of employment.

Nice To Haves

Commercial, Finish, Rough and Cabinetry
Conducting Class 3 Asbestos (operations & maintenance) work
Single-ply roof repairs

Responsibilities

Perform skilled carpentry work to maintain and repair buildings, structures, and fixtures
Maintain and repair doors, jambs, windows, ceiling, roofs, walls, stairs, flooring, and concrete
Perform preventative maintenance in accordance with established schedules and procedures
Assist with metal work and welding, roofing component repair and replacements, and assist other trades with carpentry work
Properly use and maintain tools and equipment while following safety regulations
Maintain general knowledge of State and local building codes and fire codes relevant to carpentry, roofing, and welding work
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave - Classified Benefits
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center Mountain
EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
Staff Employees’ Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees. SEC holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate.
SEC Grant-in-aid for Classified Employees
The University encourages employees to pursue training and educational opportunities available to them through the Nevada System of Higher Education institutions. Tuition is paid in full when Classified employees enroll in a course that can apply toward the completion of a degree or is job-related.
Classified Staff Grant-In-Aid Benefit
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program
The University offers this program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees (working at least 50%). The Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program may be used for undergraduate and graduate state-supported courses.
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program
Classified Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. The PERS retirement plan is beyond compare. Please visit the Benefit Estimator Retirement Calculator for more information.