Carpenter

Job SummaryReporting directly to the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, this position:Inspects the worksite to determine materials, equipment, tool requirements, and methods to be used,Plans, lays out, assembles, finishes, and installs materials, equipment, and fixtures as required by the scope of the workReads and interprets blueprintsPerforms new work inside/outside buildings, including rough/finish carpentry, metal, and wood stud walls, drywall, suspended ceiling systems, etc.Repairs and maintains structures, fixtures, and buildingsTransports materials, tools, and equipment to the worksiteErects and dismantles scaffolding, as neededPerforms case or fixture work, exterior/interior trim work, rough framing, concrete framework, bracing, forms, etc.;Replaces panes of glass, ceiling tiles, and doorsInstalls partitions, doors, windows, ceiling tiles, floor tiles, vinyl base, etc.Utilizes and maintains hand and power tools and equipment, including chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to repair and erect structures.In addition, the Facilities Carpenter:Is instrumental in designing, building, fabricating assembling, installing, and repairing structures, fixtures, furniture, and other itemsInstalls, maintains, and repairs doors, windows, window hardware, floors, ceilings, partitions, office equipment/furniture, classroom fixtures/equipment, athletic fixtures/equipment, etc., adhering to accepted procedures and techniques of the carpenter tradeEstimates height, width, length, and other proportionsSelects materials, including wood, metal, plastic, fiberglass, drywall, etc.Works from blueprints and/or instructions from supervisorJoins materials with nails, screw, staples, or adhesivesInstalls cabinets and moldings, stairs, and other fixturesUtilizes hand tools, including level, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and surveying equipment to ensure everything is level and secureOperates power equipment, including saws, hammers, nail guns, staple guns, mixers, sprayers, sanders, cutting tools, etc.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesMS Windows/Office; KRONOS; SAPDemonstrated knowledge of all phases of construction and skill in thereading and interpretation of blueprints and drawingsDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/ExperienceHS + 6 YearsIndustrial or Technical Degree or Associate's Degree - Preferred.Minimum of six years experience in building and general maintenance,knowledge of carpentry trade terminology, construction materials, tools, equipment, and building products.Vocational, apprenticeship, or journey-level experience - Highly Desirable.Driver's License - PreferredDeadline to Apply 12/07/2025 Our University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.