Upholsterer

Apply now Job no: 538766
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department:  - HO-FURNITURE SHOP

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High school diploma or equivalent and three years of relevant experience; appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

• Disassembles, repairs, and re-upholsters commercial and residential furniture including but not limited to chairs, sofas, and couches; performs sewing, cushion filling, and stapling during re-upholster process; reupholsters vehicle seats and replaces headliners.
• Conduct thorough quality checks to ensure that finished items meet standards of appearance, comfort, and safety.
• Measure, cut, and sew fabric, leather, or other materials to create custom upholstery designs.
• Replace worn‑out materials, including padding, springs, and fabric, to restore furniture to its original or improved condition.
• Apply various techniques such as buttoning and pleating to enhance the appearance and functionality of furniture.
• Input and process work order requests utilizing web‑based work order management system.
• Assist with cutting, assembling, laminating, covering, delivering, and installing cabinetry and related items such as kitchen cabinets, bathroom cabinets, desks, and wardrobes.
• Responsible for collecting field measurement necessary to design cabinetry.
• Repairs and maintains current furniture such as striping, refinishing and applying stains of furniture.
• Read and interpret blueprints/schematic drawings and specifications.
• Reference maintenance manuals for task completion.
• Use issued air purifying respirator; abide by the UF EH&S Respiratory Protection Program.

• Perform general cleaning duties after the completion of maintenance tasks within buildings or properties.

• Operates state vehicles.

$20-$22 per hour

High school diploma or equivalent and three years of relevant experience; appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

• General experience or working knowledge of operating a sewing machine and upholstery related tools.
• Working knowledge of assembly techniques.
• General experience with carpentry.
• Experience with woodworking, including applying stain and paint finishes.

• Proficiency with sewing and the ability to handle various fabrics and materials.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computers and basic software applications (e.g. work order management systems).
• Demonstrated communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to communicate with various levels of staff.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, professionalism, dependability, and timeliness.
• Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to interpret project specifications accurately and understand schematics or blueprint drawings.
• Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of residents, tenants, and/or guests.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a fast‑paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a multifaceted environment.

• In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
• Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
• This position requires a criminal background check.
• This position is eligible for Veteran’s preference. If you are claiming Veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific…