The Carpenter works with Facilities, Planning, and Management to keep all buildings in a good state of repair, including repairs to walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, roof systems, etc. This person will be responsible for helping to maintain a safe, attractive, and functional environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors to inhabit.

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Carpenter (Facilities Services Trades Specialist 1 – MR05) Facilities, Planning, and Management - UT Chattanooga

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Minimum: Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent and one year experience in carpentry work, including sheetrock work and painting of all types; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred: Two years of experience in the installation of drop-ceilings, floor tiles, replacing window glass, hanging sheetrock, and building walls using wood and metal studs is preferred.

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• Performs preparations and painting of interior and exteriors of buildings

• Performs repair and installation of doors

• Performs installation and repair of countertops, desk hardware, fire ext. hooks, thresholds, ceiling/floor tile etc.

• Performs installation and fabrication of steel posts, frames, etc.

• Keeps all gutters, drainpipes, and roofs clean, and patches holes in roofs as necessary

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Skilled in the installation of drop-ceilings, floor tiles, replacing window glass, hanging sheetrock, building walls using wood and metal studs

• Knowledge in cabinet building and minor welding

Application Review:

Review of applications will begin July 6, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.