Carpenter, Central Grounds

University of Virginia

37d•$52,000 - $62,400•Onsite

About The Position

Facilities Management (FM) is offering an exciting opportunity for a Zone Maintenance Carpenter to support the department’s goal of providing consistent, cost-effective, and reliable carpentry services in the University Central Grounds Zone. This role involves maintaining both historic and modern facilities, including Thomas Jefferson’s Academical Village and UNESCO World Heritage Site which features the Rotunda, Pavilions, Lawn & Range Student Rooms, as well as modern academic facilities. The Zone Maintenance Carpenter will be responsible for performing a wide range of carpentry tasks, including repairs, renovations, and installations, with a focus on maintaining the structural integrity and appearance of various buildings. Special attention will be given to historic structures, ensuring that all work aligns with historic preservation standards, while also addressing the functional needs of modern facilities. This position plays a key role in ensuring the quality, safety, and reliability of services provided to the university community, combining traditional carpentry skills with modern maintenance practices to enhance the university’s infrastructure. 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.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: A minimum of four years of experience in carpentry and woodworking.
Licensure: Valid Driver's license with a zero or positive points balance and at least 2 years of driving history.

Nice To Haves

Experience installing, maintaining, adjusting, and/or troubleshooting commercial door closers and automatic door systems in institutional or commercial settings.

Responsibilities

Provide framing, door, window, and hardware repairs. Repair and install finish millwork, casework and other wood products.
Working skills in the use of a variety of diagnostic tools, instruments, equipment, hand and power tools.
Performs a variety of carpentry repairs identified during facility inspections or submitted by customer requests.
Working knowledge of performing maintenance in residential and occupied spaces.
Maintain accurate work order records and timecards in work order system.
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.