Carpenter , Facilities Services

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Facilities Services works to continuously improve the campus in partnership with all members of the University community to ensure that classrooms, laboratories, and offices support teaching, learning and research. Through the efforts of over 400 dedicated staff members and serving over 10 million square feet and 1100 acres, Facilities Services includes the asset management program, custodial services, maintenance operations, engineering and technical services, environmental services, grounds operations, the Cal Zero Waste program.

Perform tasks related to the Carpentry craft on Campus.

The Carpenter is responsible for the management and completion of projects requiring the specific skills of the trade for all buildings on campus, under general supervision. It engages in projects for campus clients requiring the highly specialized skills of carpentry work. This position requires general knowledge of all building systems.

The First Review Date for this job is June 16, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.

• Perform carpentry work which includes construction, maintenance, and alteration or repair of structures, on campus buildings and facilities.
• Engage in projects requiring highly specialized skills Carpentry work.
• Carpenters work includes, but is not limited to: the ability to service, overhaul, troubleshoot, repair, fabricate, and install counters, cabinets, hardware, shelving, chalkboards, Formica tops, benches, partitions, floors, stairs, decks, railings and to patch plaster, etc.
• Perform all types of carpenter work related to alterations, additions, and repairs of existing campus buildings, such as, but not limited to: removal and demolition work, erection of wall frames, doors and window openings, installation of sheet rock, ceiling tiles, etc.
• Fabricate, install and construct framing and finish work associated with excavation shoring, concrete forms, footings, floors, floor covering, walls, ceilings, window and door frames, casements, roofing, stairs, handrails, retaining walls and guard rails; install office, laboratory, and classroom paneling, moldings, fixed furniture and cabinets.
• Install building framework and trim by the means of using hand and power tools.

• Adherence to the scheduling of work through the work management program is required.
• Consult shop superintendent and/or lead for technical information.
• Support maintenance projects and programmatic work assignments.
• Keep accurate work records and complete paperwork in a neat and timely manner.
• Define and describe materials, tools and equipment, work methods and task sequences.
• Serve as liaison with clients, relaying their needs and requirements to the appropriate department or Superintendent.
• Obtain materials and equipment as required.
• Plan the methods and procedures required to complete installation, alterations, additions and repair work for all types of carpentry work.
• Prepare isometric drawings in detail showing measurements and materials…