Carpenter

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

This position performs advanced carpentry duties with only general supervision to include (but not limited to): 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 a projects of a range of sizes; efficiently assess actual conditions of the space being renovated or remodeled and develops templates, minimizes material requirements and develops and implements plans to avoid known and unforeseen obstructions; ability to 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 and a wide range of projects such as cabinetry installation, finishing and/or manufacturing and 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. This position has a high level of technical skills supporting independent identification and resolution of challenges and others seek their input when dealing with new challenges. Capable of providing oversite 3rd party contractor work. This position is an experienced craftsman responsible for renovating and remodeling the 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. This position is also responsible for assisting with all problems and/or emergencies relating to facility issues on the UAMS Campus.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED plus 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 a projects of a range of sizes
Efficiently assess actual conditions of the space being renovated or remodeled and develops templates, minimizes material requirements and develops and implements plans to avoid known and unforeseen obstructions
Construct walls, install doorframes and doors, install suspended ceilings and sheetrock ceilings, and hang drywall
Handle specialty materials such as metals and plastics and a wide range of projects such as cabinetry installation, finishing and/or manufacturing and 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
Providing oversite 3rd party contractor work
Assisting with all problems and/or emergencies relating to facility issues on the UAMS Campus