Carpenter I - (497241 )

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston is seeking a facilities technician to construct, repair and renovate university offices, suites and laboratories under direct supervision. The role requires reading blueprints, performing demolition, installing finishes, and coordinating with other departments on light layouts and safety.

This position emphasizes basic math, grammar, and safety awareness, with a required high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Education in lieu of experience accepted.
• Minimum of one year of directly job-related experience; valid Texas Driver's License.
• All positions require a criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings and instructions to build, maintain and repair facilities and structures.
• Performs demolition of offices, classrooms, and labs prior to renovations.
• Designs and builds custom cabinets, shelving and furniture components as needed.
• Constructs walls using metal and wooden studs; installs drywall, tapes and floats.
• Paints facilities and structures per specifications.
• Works on door frames, closures, mortises, hinges and locks.
• Designs and installs suspended ceilings and layout for ceiling tiles and acoustical grid.
• Cuts and lays vinyl tile, sheet vinyl, rubber tile and ceramic tile on walls and floors.
• Installs and adjusts glass in doors, windows and partitions.
• May serve on special task forces during emergencies (floods, storms, hurricanes).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Basic math

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Department: Minor In-HouseConstructionSalary: Commensurate withExperience/Education

Description

Under direct supervision, constructs, installs, repairs andrenovates structures and fixtures of university offices, suites andlaboratories.

Responsibilities

• 1. Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings and instructions tobuild, maintain and repair various types of facilities andstructures.
• 2. Performs demolition of offices, classrooms, and labs prior torenovations.
• 3. Designs and builds custom cabinets, shelving and furniture,such as plastic laminate, drawer glides, adjustable shelves,cabinet locks and latches.
• 4. Constructs walls using both metal and word stud framing;installs drywall, tapes and floats.
• 5. Paints facility and/or structure per specifications.
• 6. Constructs, erects, installs and repairs door frames andclosures, mortises door hinges.
• 7. Designs, installs and modifies suspended ceilings; designsand/or constructs lay out design for ceiling tiles and installs thetiles and acoustical grid. Works with other departments indesigning light layouts and location of drops.
• 8. Cuts and lays vinyl composition floor tile, sheet vinyl,rubber floor tile; applies and cuts ceramic tile on walls andfloors.
• 9. Installs and cuts glass in doors, windows, office partitions,fire hose cabinets etc.
• 10. May serve on special task force during periods of emergency,such as floods, storms, hurricanes, etc.
• 11. Performs other job -related duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or GED Required

Department is willing to accept education in lieu ofexperience.

MQ: Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuationand simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. asmight normally be acquired through attainment of a high schooldiploma or GED. Education verification will be conducted uponacceptance of an employment offer.

Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-relatedexperience. Requires a valid Texas Driver's License.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are securitysensitive and will require a criminal history check.

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