Building Maintenance Specialist-Building Maintenance

UT Health Sciences; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health Sciences in Memphis is seeking a Building Maintenance Specialist to perform skilled carpentry, layout, repair, and construction of buildings and facilities. This essential services role supports campus operations and safety, and may require evenings or weekends.

The position involves interpreting blueprints, installing fixtures, and maintaining infrastructure, with potential travel. A high school diploma or GED and two years of carpentry experience are required, along with a valid

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED).
• Two (2) years of professional carpentry experience in commercial or residential settings.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License. Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes assigned carpentry maintenance and repair tasks with quality workmanship.
• Develops a plan or layout from blueprint or schematic and installs materials as required.
• Performs skilled carpentry work in construction, maintenance, repair, remodeling and alteration of spaces.
• Restores offices and facilities to original condition after completing work.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Blueprints

Driver's license

Teamwork

Safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Archibus

Hand and power tools

Job description

The Building Maintenance Specialist performs skilled carpentry work to include the layout, repair, renovation, construction, and maintenance of temporary and permanent buildings and structures. This position is classified as an Essential Services Employee. Essential Services Employees maintain business operations for UT Health Science Center and support the physical operations and safety of the campus. This role involves performing various operations and services essential to maintain critical infrastructure and ensuring continuous operations.

Job Description

Market Range: 07

Hiring Salary: $20.65/Hourly

The Building Maintenance Specialist performs skilled carpentry work to include the layout, repair, renovation, construction, and maintenance of temporary and permanent buildings and structures. This position is classified as an Essential Services Employee. Essential Services Employees maintain business operations for UT Health Science Center and support the physical operations and safety of the campus. This role involves performing various operations and services essential to maintain critical infrastructure and ensuring continuous operations.

Responsibilities

• Completes assigned carpentry maintenance and repair tasks with quality workmanship by inspecting the work site to determine the materials, equipment, tool requirements, and method to be used.
• Develops a plan or layout for the project or follows a blueprint, sketch or schematic; assembles, fabricates or builds and installs materials, equipment, or fixtures as required by the scope of work.
• Performs and directs skilled carpentry work in the construction, maintenance, repair, remodeling and alteration of rooms, offices and facilities according to work orders or verbal instructions.
• Restores office areas and facilities to their original condition at the completion of work by removing debris, scaffolding, and equipment used during the project.
• Installs floor coverings such as ceramic, VCT, and LVT tiles, carpet squares, laminate wood, and wall base.
• Installs finished hardware such as door locks, hinges, and door checks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education

High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

Experience

Two (2) years of professional and relevant work experience in commercial and/ or residential construction; OR a combination of education, training, and experience. Must have a valid Driver’s License. (Forklift certification preferred). (One (1) year of commercial construction experience preferred.)

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to utilize iPad and other technical devices to submit work ticket requests through computer-based maintenance software such as Archibus.
• Ability to operate equipment such as airless spray equipment, scaffolding, rigging and motorized lifts.
• Ability to use mechanized high-reach equipment to renew caulking on exterior building panel seams, windows, and doors.
• Ability to patch, prepare, and level floors.
• Ability to frame drop ceilings, install drywall, and construct minor buildings or small additions to existing structures.
• Ability to use brushes, rollers and/or sprayers to paint buildings, areas, equipment, and furniture.
• Knowledge of basic computer, reading, and writing skills.
• Ability to lift and carry objects with assistance up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work at varied heights and to work in difficult positions.
• Skilled carpentry ability, which includes the use of small hand and power tools, precision measuring and testing devices, mechanical equipment, and materials applicable to the carpentry trade.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and assume added responsibilities.

WORK SCHEDULE : This position may frequently be required to work evenings and weekends. May require occasional overnight travel.