Skilled Tradesman/Structural Carpenter

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

8d•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.

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.

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.