What are the responsibilities and job description for the Carpenter II position at The University of Texas at El Paso?
About UTEP
UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.
The University of Texas at El Paso is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.
Position Information
Hiring Department: Facilities Business Operations
Posting End Date: Open until filled.
Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 4:30pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends
FLSA status: Non-exempt
Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.
Required Application Materials
Essential Functions
Performs work on structural repairs needed on campus buildings, infrastructure, exteriors, interiors, roofs, sidewalks, and roads.
Plans, lays out, leads, and performs the work of maintenance workers involved in the construction, alteration, repair and maintenance of buildings and other structures.
Examines blueprints to determine work and lays out plans for the task.
Selects and inspects materials and structural units such as ceiling tiles, flooring, prefabricated doors, paneling, window coverings, and classroom aids.
Performs simple lock repairs.
Handles assignment from beginning to end, ensuring completion and compliance to work order.
Estimates labor and material cost
Assists in controlling inventories shop supplies, machinery, and equipment.
Prioritize work orders according to the process map
Coordinates with other trades and department supervisors on work .
Creates a safe work environment.
Must be available on an “On Call” and after regular hours including work for the support of events and emergencies.
Knowledge and experience to identify quickly analyze emergencies.
Overtime may be required.
Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.
Working knowledge of construction power tools, shop and hand tools.
Complies with all State and University policies.
Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Required Qualifications
Education: High School or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
and
Experience: Minimum of four years’ experience as a journeyperson level carpenter with ability to start a job from the beginning and follow through to completion.
A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
A valid drivers license is required
Preferred Qualifications
Technical/vocational training related to job duties.
One year certificate from college or technical school within area of assigned responsibility
Additional Information
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50pounds.
The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.
In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.
The University of Texas at El Paso is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.
Position Information
Hiring Department: Facilities Business Operations
Posting End Date: Open until filled.
Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 4:30pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends
FLSA status: Non-exempt
Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.
Required Application Materials
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of three references
- 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver’s license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.
Essential Functions
Performs work on structural repairs needed on campus buildings, infrastructure, exteriors, interiors, roofs, sidewalks, and roads.
Plans, lays out, leads, and performs the work of maintenance workers involved in the construction, alteration, repair and maintenance of buildings and other structures.
Examines blueprints to determine work and lays out plans for the task.
Selects and inspects materials and structural units such as ceiling tiles, flooring, prefabricated doors, paneling, window coverings, and classroom aids.
Performs simple lock repairs.
Handles assignment from beginning to end, ensuring completion and compliance to work order.
Estimates labor and material cost
Assists in controlling inventories shop supplies, machinery, and equipment.
Prioritize work orders according to the process map
Coordinates with other trades and department supervisors on work .
Creates a safe work environment.
Must be available on an “On Call” and after regular hours including work for the support of events and emergencies.
Knowledge and experience to identify quickly analyze emergencies.
Overtime may be required.
Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.
Working knowledge of construction power tools, shop and hand tools.
Complies with all State and University policies.
Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Required Qualifications
Education: High School or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
and
Experience: Minimum of four years’ experience as a journeyperson level carpenter with ability to start a job from the beginning and follow through to completion.
A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
A valid drivers license is required
Preferred Qualifications
Technical/vocational training related to job duties.
One year certificate from college or technical school within area of assigned responsibility
Additional Information
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50pounds.
The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.
In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
