Carpenter

Austin Community College • Austin, TX

4d

About The Position

To construct, repair, remodel, and perform preventive maintenance tasks so that Austin Community College facilities may be safe, secure, functional, and accessible.

Requirements

• Carpentry tools, materials, equipment, and safe work practices.
• Cabinet-making techniques.
• All applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
• Project cost estimating and project management.
• Hazardous chemicals and materials.
• First aid and CPR.
• Construction, repair, restoration, and installation of wood or related materials.
• Prepare and/or process purchase orders.
• Accountable for inventory/property management.
• Maintaining an established work schedule.
• Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy.
• Effectively using organizational and planning skills.
• Estimating time and materials needed for assigned work projects.
• Following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.
• Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Use basic computer skills such as accessing and sending emails, locating Internet sites, and completing time sheets including maintenance management systems.
• Two years related work experience.
• High school diploma or educational equivalent.
• Valid Texas Driver's License and reliable transportation needed for local Austin area travel.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift Certification.

Responsibilities

• Installs, replaces, adjusts, and maintains door hardware such as locksets, door closures, hinges, astragals, weather stripping, silencers, etc.
• Remodels existing facilities and assists in the construction of new structures.
• Assists other staff members with projects and participates in maintenance, repair, and installation duties in the trades.
• Evaluates problem areas or work requested; figures materials and hardware needed for the work to be performed by measuring and checking the branch, style, color, finish, or other details.
• Orders, purchases, hauls, and unloads hardware and materials needed to perform work.
• Makes repairs and adjustments to floors, ceilings, desks, tables, classroom fixtures, and other furniture, fixtures, or facilities.
• Completes paperwork regarding receipts, work orders, and ACCeTime for hours worked each week.
• Installs chalkboards, projection screens, TV-VCR mounts, and signs at all campus locations.
• Oversees the work of hourly staff.
• Oversees and performs truck maintenance which includes maintaining fluids, checking tire pressure, performing oil changes, and inspections, washing vehicles, and filling with gas.
• Complies with all applicable health and safety regulations, policies, and established work practices.

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, retirement plans, and AD&D.
• ACC does not participate in Social Security.
• ACC participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Optional Retirement Program (ORP-Faculty and Administrators Only).
• Hourly employees participate in the ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) as a retirement program required by federal law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees