Carpenter, UMKC Campus Facilities, 32156
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Construction / Physical Labor / Skilled Trades
Posted on April 1, 2024
Hiring Department
Campus Facilities Management (CFM).
Learn more about our team here: https://www.umkc.edu/finadmin/campus-facilities/
Job Description
TheCampus Facilities Management(CFM) team is seeking an experiencedCarpenter (UM Job Title: BTS Carpenter) to join our team to perform skilled work on a journey level in the construction, maintenance, repair and alteration of campus structures and equipment.
As a UMKC employee within the Carpenter trade, you will belong to an engaged and diverse campus community and will interact and engage with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds each day. You will have a assorted amount of work in the carpentry and locksmith trades and you will have the opportunity to broaden your skillsets with the Campus Facilities Department as you will work side-by-side with the skilled trades such as HVAC, electrical, and plumbing when needed.
There is never a dull, typical day on campus as we have a wide variety of buildings that range from over 100 years old to just under 2 years old, and some of our most iconic buildings have great history in Kansas City, for example Scofield Hall. This job could be just the refreshing change and new opportunity you are looking for, and we encourage you to apply and start a new adventure in your career.
Key responsibilities:
- Perform or assist with construction, maintenance, repair, alteration of campus structures, equipment and other building components and accessories. Assemble materials and tools. Clean, sharpen and adjust tools as required.
- Construct, erect, install and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools in conformance with local building codes. Prepare layout, using rule, framing square, and calipers. Mark cutting and assembly lines on materials, using pencil, chalk, and marking gage. Shape materials to prescribed measurements, using saws, chisels, and planes. Assemble, cut and shape materials and fasten them together with nails, dowel pins, or glue. Verify trueness of structures with plumb bob and carpenter's level.
- May study blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to type of material required (such as lumber or fiberboard) and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated as well as preparation of cost estimates, maintenance of records and preparation of reports.
- May perform or assist in performing any of the following: erect metal or wood framework for structures and lay sub-flooring; cover sub-floor with building paper to keep out moisture and lay hardwood, parquet, and wood-strip-block floors by nailing floors to sub-floor or cementing them to mastic or asphalt base; install floor coverings, roofing, tar, screens, cabinets, window glass, partitions, locks and other miscellaneous materials and fixtures; repair and install wood floors; build stairs, windows, and doors, and lay out and install partitions and cabinet work; apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, and decorative paneling to ceilings and walls; fit and install prefabricated window frames, doors, door frames, weather stripping, interior and exterior trim, and finish hardware, such as locks, letter drops, and kick plates; construct forms and chutes for pouring concrete; erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level; hang sheetrock; install grid ceilings.
- Clean, maintain, safely operate and properly store all tools and equipment.
- Observe and enforce all safety requirements related to equipment operation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is necessary.
- Four years of actual work experience and training including the equivalent of apprenticeship or vocational training in the trade.
- Ability to read blueprints, plans, and drawings.
- Skill in maintenance and use of tools, equipment and materials of applicable trade.
- A valid driver's license may be required.
- Ability on a daily basis to:
- Grasp, lift, maneuver, rotate, and otherwise use small to large trades tools and equipment.
- Grasp, lift, carry, and set down heavy (50-80 lbs.) objects on a daily basis.
- Grasp, turn, twist, pull, push, left, and otherwise move equipment, controls, parts, etc.
- Visually assess maintenance, construction and repair needs.
- Climb and work from ladders, stairs, and scaffolding.
- Depending on the nature of work performed, the incumbent may be required to wear a respirator or self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) as outlined in the “Industrial Standard for Respirator Use.”
- Locksmith experience is preferred
- Experience repairing and setting commercial doors is preferred
- Commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.
- Eligible for a $1,500 hiring incentive (see HR-104 Hiring Incentives for Fauclty and Staff)
Applicants must combine all application materials (cover letter, resume, and list of five references with contact information) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment.
Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).
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Note, you must provide a description of job duties for each Work Experience entry on your application. Please carefully review the application instructions section of our Careers page prior to submitting your materials.
Application Deadline
Open until filled, review of applications to begin immediately.
Other Information
Full-time, 40-hours per week (1.0 FTE), benefit-eligible, staff position.
Our team supports both the UMKC Volker Campus which is just south of the Country Club Plaza as well as the UMKC Health Sciences Campus which is part of the UMKC Health Sciences District in downtown Kansas City, Missouri.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website athttps://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visithttps://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeoor call Human Resources at 816-235-1621.
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