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Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Job in Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listing for: University of Houston
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    General Labor, Building Maintenance, Installation Technician, Carpentry
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Carpenter I

Job Overview

Department
:
Minor In-House Construction

Salary
:
Commensurate with Experience/Education

Responsibilities
  • Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings and instructions to build, maintain, and repair various types of facilities and structures.
  • Performs demolition of offices, classrooms, and labs prior to renovations.
  • Designs and builds custom cabinets, shelving, and furniture, such as plastic laminate, drawer glides, adjustable shelves, cabinet locks and latches.
  • Constructs walls using both metal and wood stud framing; installs drywall, tapes, and floats.
  • Paints facility and/or structure per specifications.
  • Constructs, erects, installs, and repairs door frames and closures, mortises door hinges.
  • Designs, installs and modifies suspended ceilings; designs and/or constructs layout design for ceiling tiles and installs the tiles and acoustical grid. Works with other departments in designing light layouts and location of drops.
  • Cuts and lays vinyl composition floor tile, sheet vinyl, rubber floor tile; applies and cuts ceramic tile on walls and floors.
  • Installs and cuts glass in doors, windows, office partitions, fire hose cabinets, etc.
  • May serve on special task force during periods of emergency, such as floods, storms, hurricanes, etc.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications

    MQ:
    Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. as might normally be acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or GED.

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

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

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

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