Carpenter I - Facilities Services - UTK

University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, seeks a Carpenter I to support campus buildings' construction, repair, remodeling, and finishing projects under general supervision. This onsite role performs commercial carpentry, forms, framing, and related tasks across facilities.

Responsibilities include installing doors/windows, reading blueprints, measuring materials, using power tools safely, and collaborating with trades.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe operation of power tools.
• Basic knowledge of blueprint reading, measurements, and symbols.
• Ability to take measurements in the field.
• Must have good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform general commercial construction work in maintenance and repair of floors, stairs, partitions, and windows.
• Replace/install doors, windows, partitions, ceiling tile, and floor tile; construct door jambs and partitions.
• Install and maintain office furnishings.
• Build forms for concrete sideways and pads and pours and finishes concrete.
• Layout walls, rooms, doorways, windows, sidewalks, slabs, foundations, pads, and other components.

Skills

Power tools

Blueprint reading

Measurements

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laser transit

Job description

Job Description

Under general supervision, a Carpenter I performs commercial construction work in the repair, construction, alteration, forming, framing, and finishing of campus buildings and facilities. This position will also complete remodeling work and performs other related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Performs general commercial construction work in the maintenance and repair of floors, stairways, partitions, and windows
• Replaces/installs doors, windows, partitions, ceiling tile, and floor tile; constructs door jambs, and partition
• Installs and maintains office furnishings
• Builds forms for concrete sideways and pads and pours and finishes concrete
• Layout of walls, rooms, doorways, windows, sidewalks, slabs, foundations, pads, and other building components
• Working on and from scaffolding
• Taking measurements and calculating the size and amount of material needed
• Material handling; loading & unloading, delivering, transporting
• Reading blueprints, drawings, and sketches.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED
• Experience: Two years’ experience in carpentry OR two years of trade school in lieu of experience
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Knowledge of safe operation of power tools.
• Basic knowledge of blueprint reading, measurements, and symbols.
• Ability to take measurements in the field.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Other Conditions
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Vocational or technical training in a related field
• Experience: Three years of relevant work experience
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Ability to use laser transit
• Ability to take measurements from drawings and verify site conditions.

Work Location

• University of Tennessee - Knoxville, TN Campus
• This is an onsite position

Compensation And Benefits

• UT market range: MR05
• Anticipated hiring range:
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
• Find more information on UT Benefits here

About The Department

UT Facilities Services is responsible for the care and keeping of more than 300 facilities and utilities systems in and around Knoxville. As the University of Tennessee Knoxville's largest non-academic department, team members are responsible for facilities maintenance and repair, custodial needs, landscaping and lawncare, utility work, in-house and capital construction projects, facilities planning and design, environmental initiatives, pest control, campus event services, and facilities administration functions for both the flagship campus and the agricultural institute. The Facilities Services staff provides around-the-clock coverage to ensure students, staff, faculty, and fans have a consistent and positive experience every time they step foot on Rocky Top.

About Us

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees - Volunteers - who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates", "One of America's Best Large Employers", and "Best Workplace for Women", and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.