Carpenter/Automated Doors/Swing Shift- 35132

$47,840 - $47,840/Yr

Unclassified - Austin, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Austin, TX

5,001-10,000 employees

About the position

Join the Facilities Services team at The University of Texas at Austin, a highly responsive and knowledgeable crew dedicated to providing outstanding service to the university community. The Maintenance Operations branch of the Facilities Operations and Maintenance Division offers comprehensive maintenance services that support the university's operations. Our teams are composed of licensed and certified technicians who deliver a wide array of qualified services, ensuring that we meet the operational and maintenance needs of various facilities, from brand new laboratories to our iconic Tower. We pride ourselves on our proactive approach to identifying and addressing maintenance issues before they become apparent to our clients, which reflects our commitment to resource management and exceptional client service. The Facilities Services team is organized into a zone-based structure, utilizing flexible work hours, data analysis, and technology to achieve operational goals. As a member of this team, your skills will significantly contribute to the university's operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you are someone who values meaningful work and impact, you will find fulfillment in our department. The University of Texas at Austin offers an outstanding benefits package, including competitive health benefits, generous paid time off, retirement plans with employer matching, and opportunities for professional development and tuition assistance. This position requires performing and documenting journey-level carpentry work in the maintenance, repair, or alteration of buildings. You will be responsible for repairing, replacing, and performing preventive maintenance on doors, automated doors, and associated hardware, as well as other assigned systems. The role may also involve driving university-owned vehicles to job sites and working on-call as needed. The hours for this swing shift position will be discussed with your supervisor, with a typical schedule of 40 hours a week, potentially including some holiday or weekend work. You will also be entitled to a shift differential of $3588 per year.

Responsibilities

• Repair, replace and perform preventive maintenance on doors, automated doors and associated hardware as well as other assigned systems.
• Repair and replacement of electric mortise locks.
• Driving University owned vehicles to job sites will be required for this and most other functions.
• Repair and install emergency exit hardware, ceiling tile, walls (sheet rock, masonry, etc.) and signage using hand and power tools such as circular saw, drill, hand tools, router, table saw, sander, grinder, nail guns, and other equipment.
• Generate material lists and organize required materials for efficient work.
• Keep accurate records of materials used and maintain daily time reports to efficiently complete work and document details of the functions performed.
• Assist other team members in the accomplishment of shop goals related to key performance indicators.
• Participate in the maintenance and operations of the shop.
• Clean and maintain tools and equipment used to perform duties to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Provide timely and courteous customer service, keeping supervisors up to date on daily work order status to ensure clear communication channels are maintained and customer expectations are met.
• Work independently and as a team member, assisting other team members as necessary with training in work techniques to accomplish team goals in a safe and timely manner.
• Inspect the work of others for conformance with specifications, requirements, and compliance with applicable building and safety codes and regulations.
• Participate in the On-Call program.

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED.
• Three years of experience as a journey level carpenter.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice-to-haves

• Associate degree in technical field.
• Completion of vocational, trade, or apprentice program in one or more journeyman trades.
• Five years experience.
• Experience at the University of Texas or in a university setting.
• Experience in more than one craft or trade.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations.

Benefits

• 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, with 8% employer matching funds
• 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 LinkedIn 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 ID card
• Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card