Skilled Tradesman/Structural Carpenter

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Skilled Tradesman/Structural Carpenter is responsible for the construction or installation and repair of a variety of materials requiring accuracy and good appearance, such as doors, stairs, roofs, partitions, walls, hardware, and fixtures. Make repairs to office furniture, cabinets, etc. Operate a variety of power hand tools and woodworking machinery as required. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Requirements

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
Five years of verifiable experience in one or more of the skilled trades
Possess a valid driver’s license and have the ability to drive a vehicle
Ability to provide mathematical and analytical skills necessary to do material estimates for one or more of the skilled trades
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manuals, schematics, building plans, and/or work drawings to determine specifications and calculate requirements
Ability to maintain, repair, and renovate buildings as assigned
Ability to maintain inventory on needed parts and tools for one or more of the skilled trades
Ability to operate power tools
Ability to measure, cut, shape, assemble, and join moldings, wood materials, drywall and plastic materials, etc.
Ability to fit and install or apply doors, stairs, moldings, hardware, framing, sheet rock walls, drop-in ceiling systems, tile, carpet, and paint
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

Nice To Haves

Possess or the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Experience operating construction equipment such as forklift, personnel lift, skid-steer, and backhoe
Ability to work on a team, supervise apprentices and other construction workers
Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned
Work inclement weather schedule as assigned

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, repair materials made from wood, wood substitutes, light weight steel and other materials
Install a variety of wall and floor finish materials such as wood, tile, carpet, paint, tape and float sheet rock, and erect or remove walls and ceiling systems
Fit and install trim items, such as doors, stairs, moldings and hardware
Use accepted methods, practices, and safety precautions in completion of skilled trades work
Prepare accurate cost estimates for clients
Understand verbal and written instructions
Willingness to work with a team, assist other skilled tradesmen to complete projects that require multiple trades and tradesmen to work together
Communicate professionally and appropriately with campus community and coworkers
Use work order software program to track assignments, document notes, and log time and materials used
Perform other duties as assigned; which may include painting, roofing, locksmithing, or other overlapping skilled trades