Carpenter

UCI group; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

UC Irvine Facilities Management is seeking a skilled carpenter to construct partitions, install drywall, doors, and frames in campus facilities. The role requires following blueprints and safety practices on sometimes demanding job sites.

Applicants should have 1-3 years of carpentry experience, read drawings, and hold a valid California driver license. English proficiency and strong communication are essential for teamwork across campus projects.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in general carpentry, including construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of building components and fixtures.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
• Strong communication skills and a valid California driver license.

Responsibilities

• Construct partitions, install drywall, paneling, doors and frames per blueprints and instructions.
• Install/repair floor tiles, ceilings, cabinets, and furniture; fabricate counters and fixtures.
• Maintain time and materials documentation for each job.

Skills

English proficiency

Hand & power tools

Blueprint reading

Interpersonal communication

California driver license

Carpentry experience

Education

Trade school / apprenticeship certificate

Job description

Overview

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) provides services and support to over 50,000 students, faculty, and staff with the mission of advancing UCI's brilliant future and the vision of becoming world-class campus partners. DFA serves the university as planning partners, problem solvers, and solutions providers - striving to make it as easy as possible for people to get the services they need, when they need them. Facilities Management is responsible for the effective operation of Irvine campus buildings, grounds and utilities; for providing a safe, functionally suitable and aesthetic environment in support of academic, research and public service programs of the University. Providing comprehensive management of campus facilities requires the employment of approximately 325 personnel ranging in classification from custodians and groundskeepers to more technical skilled crafts such as electricians and plumbers, and professional design staff and engineers. These services cover more than 150 buildings of approximately 6 million gross square feet, and1,475 acres of grounds. Facilities Management has an annual operating budget exceeding $80 million in expenditures, with operating funds of $30 million and $15 million for reimbursable campus activities. Project Services a construction department within Facilities Management manages a portfolio of major infrastructure and renovation projects totaling $200M per year.

Responsibilities

Constructs new partitions, installs drywall, paneling, and hangs commercial and residential doors and frames working from blueprints, drawings, written and/or oral instructions. Installs and/or repairs floor tiles, installs suspended ceilings, cabinets, and demountable partitions, and minor furniture repair. Fabricates and installs Formica covered counter tops, cabinets, bulletin boards, chalkboards and repairs or rebuilds furniture. Maintains time and materials documentation for each job assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• 1. Strong command of the English language is mandatory (required).
• 2. Proven ability to safely use hand held electrical power tools (required).
• 3. Proven ability to safely use carpenter shop power tools (required).
• 4. Ability to read blueprints and drawings (required).
• 5. Must have strong interpersonal communication skills (required).
• 6. Must have a valid California driver license (required).
• 1-3 yearsof experience performing general carpentry work, including construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of building components and fixtures.

Driver's License:

• Required to hold a valid drivers license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

Preferred:

• 7. Knowledge of the UC Irvine Campus (desired).
• 8. Background in working in an institutional setting (desired).
• 9. Certificate of completion from a trade school or apprenticeship (desired).

Special Conditions:

• May work in toxic, diseased, chemically contained or radioactive lab intensive areas determined to be safe; need to wear safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes and respirator. Must be available for on-call assignments or alternate work schedule. Must be willing to work weekends.

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].