Upholstery & Carpentry Technician (Campus Facilities)

University Of Florida; Gainesville (FL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida in Gainesville seeks an Upholstery Operations and Work Order Management specialist to perform upholstery, carpentry, and related facilities tasks. This role includes disassembling, repairing, and re-upholstering furniture, reviewing quality, and processing work orders in a web-based system.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma with 3 years of related experience and a valid Florida driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with three years relevant experience.
• Valid Florida driver's license.
• Experience with upholstery tools and sewing machine.
• General carpentry experience and woodworking skills.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, repair, and re-upholster furniture including chairs, sofas, and couches.
• Perform quality checks for appearance, comfort, and safety.
• Measure, cut, and sew fabric to create custom upholstery designs.
• Replace worn materials and restore furniture to original condition.
• Assist with cabinetry assembly and installation.
• Input and process work orders via web-based system.

Skills

Sewing machine

Carpentry basics

Woodworking

Stain finishing

Education

High school diploma

Vocational/technical training

Tools

Table saws

Planers

Router

Drill press

Shapers

Job description

University of Florida in Gainesville seeks an Upholstery Operations and Work Order Management specialist to perform upholstery, carpentry, and related facilities tasks. This role includes disassembling, repairing, and re-upholstering furniture, reviewing quality, and processing work orders in a web-based system.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma with 3 years of related experience and a valid Florida driver’s license.