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Project Management and Construction Services

Carpenter

All Applicants

40

Non-Exempt

Immediately

Expected to Continue

UT MAIN CAMPUS

The University of Texas at Austin's Planning, Design and Construction team seeks a Carpenter to serve in our Carpentry Shop. You’ll be working for a university internationally recognized for its academic programs and research. If you’re the type of person who wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. Our team delivers a world-class campus, student, and innovation experience through operational excellence.

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan; employees contribute 8.25% of their eligible earnings on a pre‑tax basis each pay period and UT contributes an additional 8.00%
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs:
  Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through Linked In Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin Cap Metro buses with staff

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Selection made by committee and hiring manager based on review of online applications and results of personal interviews. Some evening, weekend, and holiday work required.

Provide journey‑level skills in Carpentry work in support of campus facility renovation and repair projects. Also support campus special events.

• Perform rough and finish carpentry in the renovation and repair of campus facilities, including selective demolition, framing, alteration, and repair of floors, ceilings, roofs, walls, and related structures. Provide support to facility renovation, repair, and construction projects in compliance with project documents and schedules.
• Select, order, and cut materials as appropriate to meet project requirements. Assemble and install suspended ceilings, doors, windows, cabinets, trim, and associated hardware. Safely utilize all standard tools of the trade. Mortise doors; install locksets and exit hardware for mechanical and electronically‑controlled doors.
• Promote and maintain frequent communications and positive relations with all stakeholders. Promote a culture of teamwork within shop and with other shops. Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely completion of projects. Emphasize accountability for meeting schedule commitments. Practice and promote the values and goals of the university and the hiring department.
• Provide timely and accurate processing of shop written and electronic documentation, including material requisitions, timesheets, and daily labor reports. Develop estimates and order materials. Assist team members in solving work‑related problems ntain high standards for employee conduct, productivity, and safety.
• Support and promote university safety procedures, in coordination with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). Follow safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment, shop and jobsite cleanliness, and compliance with published policies and procedures for safe operation of shop equipment and vehicles. Ensure appropriate handling of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead, mold, and silica.
• Support maintenance and operation of shop. Clean and adjust tools. Maintain and properly secure shop, tools, equipment, and…