Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Building Services at the University of Tennessee at Martin is accepting applications for a carpenter position. This position will maintain and repair all campus buildings with little to no supervision. This position includes highly skilled commercial construction work including, but not limited to glass replacement, ceiling tile/grid work, ceramic and vinyl floor tile, doors/mortising, and cabinets. Repair sheet rock and metal walls, build walls, concrete sidewalk repair and installation of campus signage, repair/replace all types and variety of roofs, fabricate and replace gutters, repair and replace roof decking, soffits, and fascia to preserve the entire building envelopes of all campus buildings.

• This position completes commercial construction carpentry work orders including layout, repair, and maintenance of all academic and housing facilities including cabinets, counter‑tops, door repair/replacement, all types of commercial flooring, all types of commercial ceiling tile and grid work, repair of furniture, repair and replacement of concrete sidewalks, repairs and replacement of laminates and construction of new custom furniture/cubicles, masonry repairs, including block, brick, stone ceramic tile, all types of commercial roofing systems as well as their adjacencies such as soffits, gutters, fascia, ledges, dormers.
• May operate a 60‑foot genie lift, ladders, and harness in the maintenance and repair of roof systems and building exterior envelopes.
• Follows work assignments from beginning to end of project. Work includes purchasing materials in accordance with operations and maintenance manuals and project specifications.
• This position also works on campus renovations and new construction projects including reviewing and updating drawings, specifications, and O&Ms. These may include operating equipment such as table saws, band saws, boring machines, planers, jointers, and sharpers.
• Coordinates and assists with painting, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC shops in the completion of work orders.

• High school diploma or equivalent and three years of relevant experience or a combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Physical ability to perform all labor tasks and ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of safely using scaffolding and ladders.
• Knowledge and ability to use power tools - saws, compressors, nail guns, etc.
• Skills to work safely.
• Ability to train in asbestos abatement.
• Application Process:
  
  Qualified applicants must apply online and attach a resume.
• Final date to receive applications:
  Applicant review will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate has been selected.
• Minimum hiring rate Market Range 08 - Salary commensurate with education and experience.