Carpenter Leader

Carpenter Leader

Position Title: Carpenter Leader

Department: Facilities Management – Building Maintenance

Location: Arlington

Position Status: Full-time

The Carpenter Leader will provide advanced journeyman-level skills in the performance of carpentry work. Responsible for the layout, installation, repair, finishing, and maintenance of various structures, fixtures, and buildings by using power and hand tools in a safe manner. Responsible for maintaining accurate records and helping assign and carry out work as required. Assist Supervisor in all phases of the carpenter work.

• Participate in on‑call program for before/during/after normal operating hours.
• Work before/during/after normal operating hours.

Salary: Hourly rate commensurate with qualifications and experience, up to $28 per hour.

• Perform new and repair work on all phases of carpentry, construction, cabinetry, building maintenance, building modifications, and demolition, including framing, wood and metal materials, rubber and vinyl trim, finish carpentry, sheetrock hanging, concrete forming, rebar, pouring, and finishing; door and door jamb installation, door closer and hinge installation; suspended ceilings; tile and grid work; vinyl and ceramic tile; cabinet construction, repairs, and modifications.
• Maintain, repair, and modify existing structures, including doors, walls, windows, floors, mounted fixtures, ceilings, furniture, chairs, and all other campus seating.
• Lead and train carpenters and other trades on carpentry and related repairs; assist various trades in performing necessary repair work associated with work orders; provide guidance to various trades in the repair of carpenter‑related tasks.
• Assist Supervisor in maintaining accurate records and carrying out job assignments on or before scheduled deadlines.
• Act as a shop representative to University Departments while performing work assignments.
• Drive a university vehicle to and from job assignments.
• Perform other duties assigned.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of experience in performing skilled/journeyman maintenance and repair tasks.
• Experience in effectively executing oral and written instructions in English.
• Possession of a Texas Class “C” operator’s driver’s license and at least three (3) years of acceptable driving history.

• Basic computer skills and knowledge of computer‑generated work order systems and time‑keeping systems.

• Knowledge, skill, and safe operation of shop and hand/power tools including, but not limited to, table saws, jointers, planers, shapers, routers, band saws, circular saws, jigsaws, miter saws, radial arm saws, chop saws, drill presses, electric and battery‑operated hand drills, screw guns, pneumatic hammers, power‑actuated fastening systems, and other typical hand and power tools applicable to the carpenter, construction, and building maintenance trades.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to estimate labor and material costs.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment that encourages, supports, and promotes diversity initiatives.
• Ability to understand, follow, and explain work orders, drawings, and written and verbal instructions.

• Alertness and careful attention required to avoid injury to self and others.
• Assist other shops as needed.
• Act as project manager/leader on the project site, instructing employees on site.
• Must be able to respond to emergency calls, including fires, electrical outages, floods, and icy conditions.

• Must be able to work on ladders, scaffolding, and tops/roofs of buildings.
• Must be able to respond to emergency calls, including fires, electrical outages, floods, and icy conditions.
• Working conditions are considered acceptable but may involve exposure to biohazards, toxic lab chemicals, poisonous gases, dust, dirt, confined spaces, extreme cold or heat, and all‑weather conditions.

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all…