The Carpenter II performs skilled commercial construction work involving the repair, renovation, and maintenance of buildings and structures at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Working under general supervision, this role includes tasks such as layout, framing, forming, and finishing of various construction projects. The Carpenter is responsible for ensuring that all work complies with OSHA and building code requirements, while also providing technical guidance and direction to designated personnel.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education:
  • High school diploma or GED
• Experience:
  • Nine (9) years of experience or trade school and experience. (Experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis)
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Skilled in the safe operation of power tools
• Skilled in all aspects of blueprint reading, measurements, and symbols
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations and general carpentry technology and fundamental principles of structural layouts, dimensions, and components.
• Ability to read and interpret oral and written instructions.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Other Conditions
  • Valid Driver’s license

  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education:
  • Vocational or technical training in a related field
• Experience:
  • Nine (9) years of experience with two of those years being in a supervisory or lead carpenter role.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with management, employees, employee representatives and the public representing diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Ability to treat Campus employees, students, and representatives of outside agencies and members of the public with courtesy and respect.
• Knowledge to assess the customer’s immediate needs and ensure customer’s needed services through personal service or making appropriate referral.
• Skilled at exercise appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information; analyze and project consequences of decisions and/ or recommendation.

Work Location

• University of Tennessee – Knoxville, TN Campus
• This is an onsite position

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range: MR08
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
• Find more information on UT Benefits here

About the Department

UT Facilities Services is responsible for the care and keeping of more than 300 facilities and utilities systems in and around Knoxville. As the University of Tennessee Knoxville’s largest non-academic department, team members are responsible for facilities maintenance and repair, custodial needs, landscaping and lawncare, utility work, in-house and capital construction projects, facilities planning and design, environmental initiatives, pest control, campus event services, and facilities administration functions for both the flagship campus and the agricultural institute. The Facilities Services staff provides around-the-clock coverage to ensure students, staff, faculty, and fans have a consistent and positive experience every time they step foot on Rocky Top.

• Perform general commercial construction work including layout, repair, renovation, and maintenance of floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, and screens.
• Work from blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions to complete construction projects.
• Assist in the repair, construction, alteration, forming, framing, and finishing of campus buildings and facilities.
• Perform tasks such as replacing or installing doors, windows, partitions, ceiling tiles, and floor tiles.
• Assist with basic masonry work, including laying block, brick, stone, precast, and tile.
• Construct forms for concrete sidewalks, pads, and foundations, and perform concrete pouring and finishing.
• Assist in estimating the amount of lumber and other materials needed for projects.
• Select the appropriate type of lumber and materials as directed by the supervisor.
• Take accurate measurements and calculate the size and amount of materials needed for various construction projects.
• Perform layout of walls, rooms, doorways, windows, sidewalks, and other building components.
• Conduct site layout for project components, including sidewalks, slabs, foundations, and pads.
• Work on and from scaffolding as needed to complete construction tasks.
• Handle materials efficiently, including loading, unloading, delivering, and transporting them to job sites.
• Ensure all materials are properly managed to facilitate smooth project execution.
• Follow all OSHA regulations and building code requirements in the performance of construction tasks.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment, ensuring all tools and equipment are used properly.