Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Overview

Under direct supervision, constructs, installs, repairs and renovates structures and fixtures of university offices, suites and laboratories.

• Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings and instructions to build, maintain and repair various types of facilities and structures.
• Performs demolition of offices, classrooms, and labs prior to renovations.
• Designs and builds custom cabinets, shelving and furniture, such as plastic laminate, drawer glides, adjustable shelves, cabinet locks and latches.
• Constructs wall using both metal and wood stud framing; installs drywall, tapes and floats.
• Paints facility and/or structure per specifications.
• Constructs, erects, installs and repairs door frames and closures, mortises door hinges.
• Designs, installs and modifies suspended ceilings; designs and/or constructs layout for ceiling tiles and installs the tiles and acoustical grid. Works with other departments in designing light layouts and location of drops.
• Cuts and lays vinyl composition floor tile, sheet vinyl, rubber floor tile; applies and cuts ceramic tile on walls and floors.
• Installs and cuts glass in doors, windows, office partitions, fire hose cabinets, etc.
• May serve on special task force during periods of emergency, such as floods, storms, hurricanes, etc.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and simple mathematical functions such as percentages and ratios.
• Minimum of one (1) year of directly job‑related experience.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• All positions are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.