Carpenter

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks. This Carpenter position performs advanced carpentry duties with only general supervision, including driving to construction sites or UAMS Main Campus, reading architectural plans, developing work timelines, defining material requirements, assessing actual conditions for renovations, and minimizing material requirements. The role involves constructing walls, installing doorframes and doors, suspended and sheetrock ceilings, and hanging drywall. Precision work with specialty materials like metals and plastics, cabinetry installation, finishing, and manufacturing are also required. The position demands cross-training with an advanced level of proficiency in other maintenance and construction areas such as drywall finishing, painting, staining, and installation/repair of various floor coverings. This role supports independent identification and resolution of challenges, provides oversight for 3rd party contractor work, and is responsible for renovating and remodeling Medical, Educational, and Research facilities on the UAMS Campus. These duties are vital to the safety, comfort, and general wellbeing of patients, students, and employees. The Carpenter also assists with all facility-related problems and emergencies on the UAMS 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

Driving to and from construction sites or UAMS Main Campus
Independently reading and understanding architectural plans and specifications
Developing a work timeline and defining material requirements for projects of a range of sizes
Efficiently assess actual conditions of the space being renovated or remodeled
Develop templates, minimize material requirements and develop 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
Skills and precision work required to handle specialty materials such as metals and plastics
Perform a wide range of projects such as cabinetry installation, finishing and/or manufacturing
Cross trained 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
Support independent identification and resolution of challenges
Capable of providing oversite 3rd party contractor work
Responsible for renovating and remodeling the Medical, Educational, and Research facilities on the UAMS Campus
Assisting with all problems and/or emergencies relating to facility issues on the UAMS Campus