Construction Carpenter II - Facilities Services - UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Carpenter II performs skilled commercial construction work involving the repair, renovation, and maintenance of buildings and structures at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Working under general supervision, the role includes layout, framing, forming, and finishing construction projects. The Carpenter ensures work complies with OSHA and building code requirements and provides technical guidance and direction to designated personnel. The position involves working from blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions; measuring and calculating material needs; handling construction materials; and completing work on campus buildings and facilities. Work takes place in indoor and outdoor settings, with potential exposure to construction-related hazards. This is an on-site position at the University of Tennessee Knoxville campus.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Four years of experience, or trade school and experience.
Experience in general commercial construction, including framing, forming, and finishing.
Basic knowledge of masonry work, including block and brick laying.
Knowledge of safe power-tool operation.
Basic knowledge of blueprint reading, measurements, and symbols.
Proficiency in taking measurements and calculating material needs.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions.
Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and building code requirements.
Effective communication skills and ability to work well with a team.
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, climbing, and working from scaffolding.
Valid driver's license.
Legally authorized to work in the United States full-time without a need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Responsibilities

Perform commercial construction work, including layout, repair, renovation, and maintenance of floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, and screens.
Work from blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions to complete construction projects.
Assist with repairing, constructing, altering, forming, framing, and finishing campus buildings and facilities.
Replace or install doors, windows, partitions, ceiling tiles, and floor tiles.
Assist with basic masonry work, including laying block, brick, stone, precast, and tile.
Construct forms for concrete sidewalks, pads, and foundations, and pour and finish concrete.
Assist in estimating the lumber and other materials needed for projects.
Select lumber and other materials as directed by the supervisor.
Take measurements and calculate the size and quantity of materials needed for projects.
Lay out walls, rooms, doorways, windows, sidewalks, and other building components.
Conduct site layout for sidewalks, slabs, foundations, pads, and other project components.
Work on and from scaffolding as needed.
Load, unload, deliver, and transport materials to job sites, managing them to support project execution.
Follow OSHA regulations and building code requirements.
Maintain a safe and organized work environment and use tools and equipment properly.