Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

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UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

Physical Planning, Development & Operations (PPDO) manages and oversees all University activities and services related to physical and environmental planning, design and construction, engineering, physical plant maintenance and operations, capital and space planning, space management, and the associated business services necessary to support these functions. The University’s main campus is spread across more than 2,000 acres and includes over 500 buildings comprising more than 8 million square feet.

The department oversees operating budgets of over $60 million, manages a project portfolio of approximately $990 million, and employs over 400 full‑time staff to carry out the duties necessary for campus development and operation.

Under the general direction of the Physical Plant Building and Utility Services Carpenter Shop Supervisor, the Carpenter independently performs skilled journey-level carpentry work in support of the maintenance, repair, renovation, and construction of University buildings, infrastructure, and related facilities throughout the campus. The incumbent provides preventative and corrective maintenance on structural and architectural building components, including walls, roofs, floors, doors, windows, ceilings, cabinetry, and building hardware, while ensuring compliance with applicable building codes, safety standards, and University policies.

The Carpenter performs rough and finish carpentry for remodeling, tenant improvements, emergency repairs, and new construction projects; fabricates and installs custom woodwork, millwork, cabinetry, shelving, seismic bracing, and other specialty building components; analyzes building envelopes to identify water intrusion and structural deficiencies; and recommends and implements appropriate repair solutions. Working from blueprints, specifications, sketches, and work orders, the incumbent selects appropriate construction methods and materials to complete projects safely, efficiently, and with a high level of craftsmanship.

The Carpenter coordinates work activities with campus architects, inspectors, contractors, vendors, project managers, and other skilled trades to support complex maintenance and construction projects while minimizing disruption to campus operations. The incumbent operates and maintains a variety of woodworking equipment, power tools, construction equipment, and University vehicles; performs routine safety inspections and maintenance of shop equipment; assists in maintaining shop inventory;

and responds to emergency repairs, preventative maintenance programs, and campus service requests. The Carpenter routinely works in occupied buildings, laboratories, residential, academic, administrative facilities, and other spaces requiring sound judgment, effective communication, technical expertise, and a strong commitment to safety and customer service.

Budgeted Salary: $50.45/hour. After successfully completing the 6 month probation period, there will be a salary increase from Step 1.0 ($50.45) to Step 2.0 ($56.05).

Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary…