Carpenter

Position Title: Carpenter

Department: Facilities Operations

Reports To: Rene Torres Engineering Manager Facilities Operations

Job Purpose: The Carpenter Operations performs skilled carpentry and drywall work in construction general
repairs alterations and renovations throughout the university according to work order systems sketches
blueprints and/or oral instructions.

Key Responsibilities:
o Constructs and repairs structures and fixtures.
o Erects walls; installs replaces and repairs ceiling grids door frames and door hardware; hangs
doors and window frames.
o Demolishes concrete bricks concrete blocks sheetrock walls ceilings furniture and other
structures as necessary.
o Hang sheet rock.
o Installs replaces and repairs VCT carpet and other flooring products.
o Hangs whiteboards TV monitors smartmonitors artwork banners and other items as required.
o Repairs structures and walls within university buildings such as in bathrooms classrooms and
offices.
o Performs the carpentry tasks required to complete work orders and carry out preventative
maintenance.

Qualifications:
o High School Diploma or equivalent
o Minimum of four (4) years of related job experience
Required Licensing/Certification:
o Valid Texas Drivers License.
Requirements:
Knowledge:
o Knowledge of various carpentry tasks and construction practices and of the related trends
issues and accepted practices.

Skills:
o Good technical skills including proficiency in MS Office;
o Strong analytical and problemsolving skills;
o Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Abilities:
o Ability to use power tools; ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals
and constituencies in a diverse community.
Work Location and Physical Demand:

Primary Work Location:
o Works in machine shop and/or carpentry shop.

Physical Demands:
o Work is often performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to
any unpleasant elements; work involves some exposure to elements such as adverse weather
conditions extreme temperatures oils dirt dust fumes and airborne particles. May occasionally be
required to wear a respirator. Position requires maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting
standing or walking for prolonged periods of time as well as for bending stooping kneeling crawling
jumping climbing and frequent overhead and horizontal reaching. Position has occasional exposure to
the physical risks associated with demolition and construction. May be exposed to moving mechanical
parts hazardous traffic conditions potentially hazardous or cancercausing agents or chemicals and the
risk of electric shock. May on rare occasions be required to work in a confined space or in a high
dangerous place. May be exposed to vibration or noise. Must have precise handeye coordination good
spatial awareness and the ability to identify and distinguish colors. Must have the ability to move items
of up to 60lbs. Must have the ability to climb stairs and a ladder and maintain balance. May occasionally
be required to drive or operate university vehicles. Required to be on call 24 hours per day for general
maintenance incidents.

Commitment to Excellence
o Demonstrates a commitment to competently perform his/her job duties and responsibilities within
established time frames.
o Continuously strives to improve work performance.
o Accepts responsibility for his/her commitments to the university.
o Contributes to the success of the university by consistently providing quality results in the performance
of his/her job duties and responsibilities.
o This position requires participation in an oncall rotation including evenings weekends and holidays as
needed.

Communicates Effectively
o Communicates concisely and with courtesy.
o Carefully listens to customers or thoroughly reads correspondence and uses good judgment to respond
appropriately. (Customers can be students external constituents staff faculty or university guests.)
o Communicates requests for further action or resources to appropriate individuals with tact.
Dependability
o Takes responsibility to accomplish job assignments within reasonable deadlines.
o Willing to accept new projects and/or commitments.
o Does due diligence to complete projects within specified timeframes and/or fulfill commitments.
o Arrives to work on time prepared and ready to contribute.

Equipment Operation
o Demonstrates the essential skills required to use equipment and tools needed to perform job duties and
responsibilities.
o Follows maintenance and operation procedures and safety rules to minimize equipment malfunctions
and prevent personal injuries.

Flexibility
o Willingly adjusts to changing work assignments or conditions.
o Open to changes in operational procedures technology and/or organizational structure.
o Views change as opportunities for learning and professional development.
o Displays a positive attitude to encourage others.
o Promptly responds to changes in work priorities and/or unexpected circumstances or situations.

Integrity
o Demonstrates high ethical standards of conduct in performing his/her job duties and responsibilities.
o Accepts responsibility for his/her actions.
o Respect and comply with department and university policies procedures and work rules.

Proficiency
o Possess require job skills and knowledge.
o Demonstrates the ability to apply those skills and knowledge to perform his/her job duties and
assignments competently.

Respect and Cooperation
o Treat others with courtesy respect and dignity in the workplace.
o Promotes cooperation through open and honest communications and consideration of others ideas
thoughts and opinions.
The above job description is not intended as nor should it be construed as exhaustive of all responsibilities
skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions of this job.