Carpenter - Health Sciences Center

West Virginia University•West Virginia, WV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Carpenter works in the Health Sciences Center department of Facilities Management at West Virginia University, performing building maintenance and renovation under the direction of a Lead or Manager. Duties include carpentry, painting, finishing, masonry, demolition, and related construction and repair work. The position receives and documents work orders, coordinates with customers and project partners, reads plans and drawings, and helps maintain buildings and facilities. It may also assist other crafts and fill in for the Lead when assigned. The role requires physical work in varied environments, including moving furniture and equipment, handling materials, climbing, crawling, lifting, and working at heights. The Carpenter must follow applicable safety requirements and use proper PPE. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., with mandatory overtime and off-hours availability for emergencies, shutdowns, or other needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Meet one of the following: two years of general-trades building maintenance experience in basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or another craft trade; an associate degree in building maintenance or another craft trade; or completion of a two-year accredited vocational craft trades program. Equivalent combinations of related education and experience will be considered.
All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
Demonstrated knowledge of building systems and how they operate.
Ability to evaluate system variables, measure performance, and design corrective action.
Strong logic and analytical skills, including focus on root causes.
Ability to function in highly stressful situations.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally using technical language and everyday terminology.
Ability to read complex mechanical and electrical diagrams, advise on troubleshooting techniques, and create or alter sequences of operations.
Self-motivated, able to function with minimal supervision or direction, and able to lead by example.
Ability to work on cross-functional teams of skilled trades personnel to complete assignments and repairs on schedule and within budget.
Knowledge of carpentry, construction, plumbing, mechanical maintenance, preventive maintenance, repairs, alterations, and renovations; excellent hand-eye coordination.
Ability to work in varying temperature environments and safely around moving equipment, heights, and uneven surfaces.
Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, climb heights over 10 feet, and lift or handle materials over 50 pounds.
Ability to work overtime and respond during off-hours as needed.

Responsibilities

Receive work orders through Unifier (CMMS), clarify project needs and scope with University Police dispatch, supervisors, managers, and customers, and complete work order documentation, including materials, timesheets, comments, and closeout.
Assist the Lead with multi-craft project assignments and building maintenance.
Read and review prints and drawings for repairs or construction on new and existing buildings.
Inspect assigned areas to ensure maintenance is completed on schedule and recommend major repairs to the Lead or Manager.
Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, engineers, architects, customers, and others to support timely, cost-effective repairs and projects.
Perform other skilled or unskilled tasks as needed to secure facilities, make repairs, protect property, or enable University operations.
Relocate furniture, laboratory equipment, and other items; remove, attach, replace, or assemble pictures, cabinets, modular furnishings, furniture, and shelving.
Rebuild or renovate areas using blueprints and instructions, including layout, framing, drywall, ceilings, carpeting, floor tile, drywall finishing, and moldings.
Perform labor tasks such as digging, carrying, climbing, lifting, cleaning work areas, inventorying tools, storing materials, and collecting materials from the Warehouse; operate equipment such as forklifts and hand trucks as required.
Custom-build and install shelving, containers, supports, screens, whiteboards, display boards, and systems for research, office, laboratory, and classroom needs.
Assist with masonry work, including laying blocks, forming and pouring concrete, patching plaster, and related tasks.
Hang and finish wall coverings, and move, load, and transport materials and equipment needed for assigned projects.
Use computerized programs including Unifier CMMS, Applaud, Mountaineer Marketplace, Outlook, Microsoft Office, and building maintenance and support systems.
Leave the work site clean and orderly each day and follow safety procedures, including use of PPE.
Assist or work with other crafts as needed to complete assignments.
Work mandatory overtime and be available outside regular hours for emergencies, shutdowns, and other problems as needed.
Maintain the original project scope to support cost control.
Fill in for the Lead when assigned and use computer systems for work orders, materials accountability, and building support as necessary.