Carpenter

$48,138 - $50,000/Yr

University of Maryland - Princess Anne, MD

Full-time

Princess Anne, MD

Educational Services

About the position

The Carpenter position within the Physical Plant Department is a full-time, nonexempt role focused on performing rough and trim carpentry work at the journey level. The role involves constructing, installing, remodeling, and repairing buildings, while ensuring adherence to standardized procedures and safety regulations. The Carpenter will work under general supervision and may provide guidance to other maintenance personnel.

Responsibilities

• Performs rough and trim carpentry activities to construct, install, remodel or repair buildings.
• Shapes and assembles materials to prescribed measurements.
• Replaces building hardware systems to assure proper operation.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to type of material required and dimensions of structure to be fabricated.
• Applies shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, and decorative paneling to ceilings and walls.
• Fits and installs prefabricated window frames, doors, weather stripping, and finished hardware such as locks and kick plates.
• Fabricates stock to match existing decorative molding and may install or repair finish drywall.
• Prepares broken window frames and screens; may install or repair window/screen glazing glass.
• Covers subfloor with building paper to keep out moisture and lays hardwood, parquet, and other materials by nailing floors to subfloor or cementing them to mastic or asphalt base.
• Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete; may erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
• Responds to routine maintenance or construction requests and inquiries; inspects and evaluates malfunctions and makes necessary repairs.
• Operates and maintains tools and equipment of the carpentry trade.
• Cleans work area upon completion of project; prepares estimates of time, labor, and materials.
• Prepares reports reflecting daily operations and project status.
• Provides guidance and instruction in carpentry to other maintenance personnel; may have lead responsibility for special projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Four years progressively responsible experience in the carpentry trade.
• Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license may be required.
• Candidates selected for employment may be required to be trained to work with asbestos.

Benefits

• Health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts)
• Retirement (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA)
• Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match
• Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance)
• Tuition Remission
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid holidays
• Paid leave (Non-exempt positions start at 11 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year)
• Overtime, shift-differential and on-call pay (non-exempt positions only)