Skilled Tradesman

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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock we prepare our more than 8900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.

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Required Education and/or Experience

• 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 drivers license and the ability to drive a vehicle.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform general carpentry using hand and power tools to repair and build structures using necessary materials such as; wood sheetrock roofing painting and glass installation;
• Install maintain and repair materials made from wood wood substitutes lightweight steel and other materials;
• Install a variety of wall and floor finish materials such as wood tile carpet paint tape and float sheetrock and erect or remove walls and ceiling systems;
• Fit and install trim items such as doors stairs moldings and hardware;
• Performs minor locksmith repairs;
• Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs;
• Use accepted methods practices and safety precautions in the completion of skilled trades work;
• May assist other skilled tradesmen to complete projects that require multiple departments to work together;
• Maintain the inventory of tools and parts specific to assigned trade;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the accepted practices processes materials and tools of the various skilled trades;
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to one or more of the skilled trades;
• 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 of 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 sheetrock walls drop-in ceiling systems tile carpet and paint;
• Ability to work on a team and supervise apprentices and other construction workers;
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights weekends and holidays as assigned; Work inclement weather schedule as assigned

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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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