Carpenter

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs advanced carpentry duties with only general supervision. Key responsibilities include driving to construction sites or the UAMS Main Campus, independently reading and understanding architectural plans and specifications, developing work timelines, and defining material requirements for projects of various sizes. The Carpenter must efficiently assess actual conditions of spaces being renovated or remodeled, develop templates, minimize material requirements, and implement plans to avoid obstructions. The role involves working independently or as an advanced carpenter on a team, guiding others to construct walls, install doorframes and doors, install suspended and sheetrock ceilings, and hang drywall. Precision work with specialty materials like metals and plastics is required for projects such as cabinetry installation, finishing, and manufacturing. The position also demands cross-training with advanced proficiency in other maintenance and construction areas, including finishing drywall for painting, painting, staining, and installing/repairing various floor coverings (carpet, vinyl, ceramic tile). Documentation for the Engineering & Operations work order system and preventative maintenance program is essential. This role requires a high level of technical skills for independent problem identification and resolution, and the ability to provide oversight for 3rd party contractor work. As an experienced craftsman, the Carpenter is responsible for renovating and remodeling Medical, Educational, and Research facilities on the UAMS Campus, ensuring the safety, comfort, and general wellbeing of patients, students, and employees. Additionally, the position assists with all facility-related problems and emergencies on campus.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
5-year carpentry experience
Valid driver's license with fewer than 12 points on their Motor Vehicle Record
Basic Computer/Tablet/Smartphone skills
Must be able to read and interpret constriction drawings

Nice To Haves

Experience in a healthcare or other regulated environment
Intermediate Computer skills
Reading schematics, symbols and blueprints
Roofing material repairs
Cold and hot welding flooring materials
Construction/maintenance measurements

Responsibilities

Perform advanced carpentry duties with general supervision.
Drive to and from construction sites or UAMS Main Campus.
Independently read and understand architectural plans and specifications.
Develop a work timeline and define material requirements for projects.
Efficiently assess actual conditions of the space being renovated or remodeled.
Develop templates, minimize material requirements, and implement plans to avoid known and unforeseen obstructions.
Work independently or as the advanced carpenter on a team guiding others to construct walls, install doorframes and doors, install suspended ceilings and sheetrock ceilings, and hang drywall.
Handle specialty materials such as metals and plastics.
Perform cabinetry installation, finishing, and/or manufacturing.
Cross-train with an advanced level of proficiency in other areas of maintenance and construction such as finishing drywall for final painting, painting, staining, and installation and repair of multiple types of floor coverings including but not limited to carpet, carpet tile, vinyl tile, sheet vinyl, and ceramic tile.
Complete documentation essential for the Engineering & Operations work order system and preventative maintenance program.
Identify and resolve challenges independently using high technical skills.
Provide oversight for 3rd party contractor work.
Renovate and remodel the Medical, Educational, and Research facilities on the UAMS Campus.
Assist with all problems and/or emergencies relating to facility issues on the UAMS Campus.