**29333BR** **Job Title:** Carpenter **Department:** FS Maintenance Services **Primary Campus:** University of Kansas Lawrence Campus **Job Description:** 50% - Construction, Maintenance, and Repair: Constructs, installs, and repairs or modifies wooden structures and fixtures. Examines blueprints to determine dimension of structure. Selects materials such as lumber, prefabricated doors, glass, tile, ceiling tile, plastic, etc. Builds, repairs, and installs counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, ceilings, acoustical ceilings, using metal and wood stud construction. Installs window shades, curtain rods, and a variety of equipment. Identifying types of roofs, inspecting and making repairs to roofs, gutters, and flashings. Install and maintain door and window hardware. Installs and finishes sheetrock, wood paneling, and other materials to finish constructed partitions and walls. Work often requires matching existing work to different and special finishes. Uses a variety of hand tools and power tools such as hammers, chisels, screwdrivers, planes, shapers, saws, etc. Maintains ADA compliances. 30% - Bench Work: Repairs furniture, fabricates moldings and trim from rough lumber stock. Repairs cabinets, Formica countertops, shelf and drawer units, chalkboards, and bulletin boards. Uses a variety of shop tools including calipers, hammers, screwdrivers, sharpeners, thickness planers, jointers, large table saws, radial arm saws, routers, and lathes. Uses a variety of materials including solvents, glues, oils, varnishes, etc. Establishes dimensional lines on lumber following templates. 20% - Other: Reviews, orders, and otherwise obtains carpentry materials and equipment. Completes work management job order and other associated paperwork pertaining to job assignments. Cleans job sites and cleans and repairs tools daily. Performs other related work as assigned. **Req ID** **(Ex: 10567BR)** **:** 29333BR **Disclaimer:** The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY. **Work Schedule:** M-F 7:30am - 4:00pm **FLSA Status:** Nonexempt **Contact Information to Applicants:** Ryan Thomas rat@ku.edu **Required Qualifications:** 1. High School diploma or completion of GED equivalency. 2. Must have a valid driver’s license by the time of hire and maintain the license throughout employment. 3. One year professional experience in carpentry or building trade. A certificate of completion from a vocational school or an associate’s degree in the carpentry trade may be substituted for one year of the required experience. **Employee Class:** B-University Support Staff **Advertised Salary Range:** $36,710 - $50,000 **FTE:** 1.0 **Preferred Qualifications:** 1. Experience in troubleshooting and repair of electronic door opening and locking systems. 2. Experience working in a college or university setting. 3. Experience in roofing systems and repairs. 4. Experience in framing, window and door installation and maintenance, and trim carpentry. 5. Experience in sheetrock finishing. 6. Experience installing flooring. 7. Experience reading and working from blueprints and layouts. 8. Familiarity with applicable ADA laws, fire codes, and hazardous materials treatment. **Position Overview:** Facilities Services supports KU's mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by operating and maintaining the University's physical plant and grounds. Duties include the skilled construction, maintenance, and repair of items such as counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, ceilings, acoustical ceilings, roofs, foundations, and furniture. Considerable latitude is given to complete projects and work is general reviewed for results after the project is completed. All work must be performed to National Building Code, National Fire and Safety Code, University and State policies and procedures. The incumbent may act as a lead worker to less skilled maintenance employees. This position requires the operation of a work issued vehicle. In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 8 hours of sick leave earned every month, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities. KU is a great place to work! Work Schedule: M-F 7:30am - 4:00pm **Reg/Temp:** Regular **Application Review Begins:** 18-Nov-2024 **Anticipated Start Date:** 25-Nov-2024 **Additional Candidate Instruction:** A complete application will include your current contact information including email and phone number and your previous work experience including dates of employment. Please include the name and contact information to three references with your application. **Application review will begin on Monday, November 18th and continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.** **Union:** 055 **Job Family:** Facilit Plan Design&Operat-KUL **Work Location Assignment:** On-Site **Position Requirements:** 1. Reach, grasp, lift, carry and place moderately heavy loads frequently (20 lbs) and heavy loads occasionally (50 lbs) with or without accommodation. 2. Must enter work order information digitally and perform other electronic communications as required. 3. Must have a valid driver’s license at the time of hire and throughout the term of employment. 4. Report to work during declared periods of inclement weather. 5. Work overtime and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed. 6. Ability to work with solvents and chemicals usual to the carpentry trade (with appropriate PPE). 7. Perform work above normal heights, in confined spaces, and in extreme temperatures – both hot and cold, inside and outdoors.