Job Posting Title:

Carpenter - Door & Hardware Specialist

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Hiring Department:

Project Management and Construction Services

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

The University of Texas at Austin's Planning, Design and Construction team seeks an individual to serve as a Door and Hardware Specialist Carpenter in the Carpentry Shop . You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. If you’re the type of person who wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. Our team delivers a world-class campus, student, and innovation experience through operational excellence. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package, including but not limited to:

Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance optionsGenerous paid vacation, sick time, and holidaysTeachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan; employees contribute 8.25% of their eligible earnings on a pre-tax basis each pay period and UT contributes an additional 8.00%Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expensesRobust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunitiesTuition assistanceExpansive employee discount program including athletic ticketsFree access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID cardFree rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin Cap Metro buses with staff ID card

                                                                                                                                          

For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards
    
Selection made by committee and hiring manager based on review of online applications and results of personal interviews.  Some evening, weekend, and holiday work required.

Purpose

Provide journey-level door, hardware, and carpentry skills in support of campus facility renovation and repair projects, and campus special events.

ResponsibilitiesInstall facility doors and campus door hardware, including mechanical and electrified mortise locks, panic devices, closers, and other related security hardware. Work closely with Project Managers to deliver door and hardware projects. Ensure good communication with clients, project managers, and management about schedules and issues affecting the desired outcome. Test and troubleshoot all installed hardware to verify proper function.Provide timely and accurate processing of shop written and electronic documentation, including material requisitions, timesheets, and daily labor reports. Develop estimates and order materials. Assist team members in solving work-related problems at jobsites. Maintain high standards for employee conduct, productivity, and safety.Promote and maintain frequent communications and positive relations with all stakeholders. Promote a culture of teamwork within shop and with other shops. Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely completion of projects. Emphasize accountability for meeting schedule commitments. Practice and promote the values and goals of the university and the hiring department.Perform rough and finish carpentry in the renovation and repair of campus facilities, including selective demolition, framing, alteration, and repair of floors, ceilings, roofs, walls, and related structures.Provide special event support to campus departments, including construction/assembly of platforms, steps, and stages; delivery and setup of flags and banners; tower lighting support; and other special requests. Support maintenance and operation of shop. Clean and adjust tools. Maintain and properly secure shop, tools, equipment, and vehicles. Assist with annual shop vehicle, equipment and warehouse inventory. Promote and maintain a clean and safe work environment in shop and at job sites.Read, understand, and work from drawings, specifications, standards, and written or verbal instructions with or without direct supervision. Ensure projects are executed in accordance with project requirements, campus standards, and applicable codes.Support zone maintenance shops and other campus departments in repair of campus facilities. Drive UT vehicle to and from job sites to deliver personnel, equipment, and materials. Drive off-campus to purchase and pickup materials and equipment for projects. Attend management-directed meetings and training. Participate on hiring committees. Safely operate UT vehicles. Accomplish other duties as assigned.
 Required Qualifications

High school graduation or GED. Three years of experience as a journey-level carpenter. Individual is self-sufficient, mechanically inclined, excellent with time management, extremely adaptable, with outstanding problem-solving skills, and task dedication.  Before final offer can be made, successful applicant must provide a current driver's license and acceptable driving record for the most recent 36 months. Texas driving history will be confirmed online during selection process; applicant must provide out-of-state driving history, if previously licensed in another state. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Associates degree or graduation from vocational or technical trade school related to carpentry.  Strong working knowledge of current and antique security hardware, its function and need, and applicable codes pertaining to doors and hardware. Five years or more of journey-level experience in commercial carpentry with emphasis on interior renovations, including installation of drywall, suspended ceilings, doors and hardware, windows, trim, and casework. Experience fabricating, repairing, or retrofitting cabinets, interior and exterior doors and trim, shelving, countertops, lecterns, and other millwork furnishings. Demonstrated ability to produce quality work from project drawings, specifications, construction standards, and written/verbal instructions with or without direct supervision. Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and communicate with building clients, co-workers, and supervisors in a team environment. Experience working in a large university, commercial, or industrial physical plant. 

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

$48,750 + depending on qualifications

Working ConditionsUniform or PPEAll weather conditionsExtreme temperaturesChemical fumesStandard officeBiohazards/ChemicalsElectrical/MechanicalKeyboardManual dexterityClimbing of stairs/laddersLifting and movingExposure to construction hazards including extreme temperatures, dust, noise, heights, steep surfaces, fumes and adverse weather conditions.  Climb and work from ladders, scaffolding, and rigging. Lifts, pushes, and pulls up to 50 pounds.  

Required MaterialsResume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.