Carpenter, Newcomb Zone

We have an exciting opportunity for a Carpenter to support Facilities Management's goal of providing consistent, cost effective, and reliable carpentry repairs to properties and infrastructure in Newcomb Zone. This position will provide renovation, construction and maintenance services to the University community, including critical repair, restoration and renovation of University historic structures.

The incumbent performs work of moderate difficulty with responsibilities for constructing, installing, and repairing structures of wood, plywood, wall boards, sheet metal and other building materials, including historic building materials that require special attention to detail for repair work. The Carpenter performs other miscellaneous duties such as lock installation and repair, replacing glass and ceiling and floor tiles, and other building trade related duties. The successful candidate will demonstrate positive communication skills interfacing directly with faculty, staff and customers.

Facilities Management (FM) supports the University of Virginia's wide range of research, academic and patient care programs. With over 1,100 employees dedicated to excellence, Facilities Management is responsible for the day-to-day operation, repair, and maintenance of UVA's buildings, infrastructure, and grounds as well as other University-owned and leased properties.

Duties include:

• Provide framing, door, window, and hardware repairs. Repair, install, and finish millwork, casework, or other wood products.

• Working skill in the use of a variety of diagnostic tools, instruments, equipment, hand, and power tools.

• Working knowledge of performing maintenance in residential occupied spaces.

• Maintain accurate records on CMMS and Timecards.

• Ability to respond to urgent repair needs outside of normal working hours.

• Attend safety meetings, classes, and training seminars as directed by the supervisor to keep informed of safety issues and safe working practices.

• Inform customers of job status, reasons for and duration of expected delays, as well as refer customers to the supervisor when appropriate.

• Perform all work in accordance with safety rules and procedures, such as OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations.

• Work productivity in a team environment to complete projects and assigned tasks.

• Providing event support as assigned.

• Ability to be on an on-call rotation

• In addition to the above more Job responsibilities may be assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

• Experience: At least four years of experience in carpentry and woodworking; 7 years preferred.

• Licensure: Valid Driver's license with a zero or positive points balance and at least 2 years of driving history.

Physical Demands: Employee must be able to variously sit, stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, crawl, stoop, bend, squat, lift, pull, and use both hands-on repetitive tasks (including overhead tasks). Employee must have normal vision and hearing (correctable), and for some areas of employment, color vision and sense of smell.

Anticipated Compensation: $24.50 - $28.50. per hour ($50,960 - $59,280 annually); dependent on experience and qualifications.

This is a non-exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.

Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

To Apply:

Apply online and search for requisition R0074796. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find UVA Jobs". Complete the application, and upload the following Required materials:

• Resume

***Please note that you MUST upload ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS into the CV/Resume box, into which multiple documents can be uploaded. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration.***

Reference checks will be completed by UVA's third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Jessica Speth, Academic Recruiter, at js9rk@virginia.edu.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.