Carpenter

University of Wisconsin Stout•Superior, WI

48d•Onsite

About The Position

The Carpenter position is a full-time, 100% appointment within the Facilities Management department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. This role is responsible for performing skilled carpentry work, including construction, erection, installation, and repair of structures and fixtures made of wood and substitute materials. The position ensures the adequate, safe, and operable condition of institutional facilities through various maintenance, renovation, and preventative maintenance tasks. Additional duties include performing semi-annual inspections of campus building roofs, making repairs to the building envelope, installing and repairing interior walls, partitions, ceilings, tile floors, doors, frames, hardware, and windows. The role also involves design functions for new or altered campus structures, laying out modifications, designing wood cabinetry, assisting other crafts, estimating construction costs, and reviewing architectural/engineering designs. Fabrication and installation of custom and pre-manufactured cabinets and countertops, working with customers on design, and custom construction with various materials are key responsibilities. The position also coordinates and determines specifications for campus signage, lays out and engraves signs, and utilizes a vinyl cutter. Furthermore, the Carpenter assists in door, window, and lock repairs, handles lock-related issues during the locksmith's absence, and performs concrete work, including form setting, pouring, and finishing, as well as overseeing contracted concrete work.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)
5 years of experience in building trades
Valid Driver’s License
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a cooperative manner with customers, students, co-workers and supervisors.
Requires possible heavy lifting to OSHA standards of 50 pounds and at times 50 pounds above the shoulders.
Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel and climb up and down without any impairment.
Ability to safely climb, work on and operate step and extension ladders, mechanical lifts, and work/scaffold platforms, and to follow all safety regulations associated with them.
Requires working outdoors exposed to all weather conditions.
May expose worker to sounds and noise that are distracting and uncomfortable.
Requires the wearing of special work clothing and common protective or safety attire or equipment as directed by department guidelines and/or supervisor.
Ability to drive a vehicle for the purpose of conducting university business and meet the criteria for operation of state-owned-vehicles – Policy 615

Nice To Haves

Completion of a registered apprenticeship program approved by the Department of Workforce Development
Lift Certified (Boom/Scissor)
Forklift Certified

Responsibilities

Constructs, erects, installs, or repairs structures and fixtures made of wood and all other substitute materials including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; wood stairways, window and doorframes, floor coverings, and acoustical ceilings to ensure adequate, safe and operable institutional facilities.
Interprets blueprints and drawings to determine specifications and to calculate the materials and equipment required.
Gathers materials, prepares work area, and maintains equipment and supplies needed for jobs.
Performs skilled carpentry work according to established trade standards and applicable building and safety codes.
Reviews finished projects with client/customer.
Maintains records and reports of work status and completion according to established deadlines and expectations.
Cleans work area upon completion of projects according to established guidelines and expectations.
Perform building maintenance repairs, renovations and preventative maintenance to campus buildings.
Perform semi-annual inspections of all campus building roofs and prepare condition reports for state system use.
Make repair to roofing, flashing, masonry walls, parapet walls, copings and other building envelope details.
Install and repair interior walls and partitions consisting of wood or steel studs with gypsum wallboard and/or paneling.
Install and repair tile floors, wood doors and frames, door hardware, windows and window frames and hardware.
Install and repair suspended and/or gypsum board ceilings.
Performs a variety of design functions for new or altered campus structures.
Lay out modifications to existing buildings involving walls, doors, windows, ceilings and flooring.
Design wood cabinetry to fit existing space or to meet the needs of other campus departments.
Assist other crafts in building maintenance in the design and layout of lighting, plumbing and other construction necessary to provide a complete and usable facility.
Estimate construction costs for a variety of projects and work orders.
Make recommendations to the Director of Facilities Management, Facilities Superintendent, other crafts, and campus departments on materials and construction methods.
Review drawings prepared by Architect/Engineer firms for campus projects and make recommendations for changes to the design.
Fabricate and install custom and pre-manufactured cabinets and counter tops.
Work with customers in the design and layout of custom cabinets, furniture and counter tops.
Custom construction and installation of wood cabinets and counters including plastic laminate, epoxy, solid surface and stone tops.
Assemble and install pre-manufactured cabinets and furniture.
Coordinate and determine correct specifications for all on campus signage.
Layout and engrave plastic and wood signs.
Design and utilize the vinyl cutter to create signs.
Work with vendors to provide and install custom signage.
Assist in determining campus signage policy and needed upgrades for proper codes.
Coordinate and perform concrete work.
Determine grade and layout for concrete work such as slabs and sidewalks.
Set concrete forms, pour and finish concrete.
Oversee contracted concrete work on campus.
Assist in door, window and lock repairs.
Assist the locksmith in new door installations and repairs to existing doors.
Assist in lock and window repairs when necessary.
Handle all lock related issues during Locksmith’s absence including rekeying locksets, installing levers, locks and deadbolts, installing door hardware and modifying doors to accept locks.
Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.