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Carpenter II

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/6/2025
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

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • List of three references

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code

  • 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.

Purpose of Position

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.

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