Renovates or builds new items as requested may involve the following: Installs new ceilings, erects walls, installs doors, installs floor tiles or carpeting, builds furniture such as counters, cabinets, shelves, seating and landscape furniture. Uses any equipment or materials required to complete task. Installs bathroom partitions and fixtures. Uses equipment to clean up work area after performing tasks Install electronic door hardware. Maintains or repairs items as requested, may involve the following: assess job to determine appropriate repair procedures; removes or cut away damaged areas of walls, floor tiles, carpeting, or ceilings safely using correct equipment; dispose of debris properly and safely; repairs or replace materials as needed; removes and replaces door locks; produce new keys and issue to approved personnel; repairs damaged furniture; transports items to shop may be required; cleanup work area. Carpenter may have to work in extreme hot or cold conditions.
Excellent work ethic and verbal communication
Carrying: continually. Maximum carry weight 100 lbs.
Walking: continually (90-100%)
Standing: continually (90-100%) Walking or sitting intermittently
Bending: continually (90-100%)
Climbing: frequently (75-90%)
Lifting: frequently (75-90%) Very heavy – maximum lift of 100 lbs. 90% of lifting is from floor to waist
Stooping/Squatting: frequently (60-75%)
Twisting/Turning: frequently (60-75%)
Reaching: frequently (60-75%)
Pushing/Pulling: frequently (60-75%)
Kneeling/Crawling: frequently (60-75%)
Driving: rarely
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Job Details
- Assignment Category: Full-time regular
- Job Classification: Union Eligible.Carpenter.Carpenter
- Campus: Pittsburgh
- Minimum Education Level Required: High School Diploma/GED
- Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3
- Substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
- Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification: Journeyman Carpenter Complete/Graduate from a Certified Apprenticeship Program Basic Computer Skills
- Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
- Hiring Range: Per Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Relocation Offered: No
- Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
- Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
- Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
- Required Documents: Resume
- Optional Documents: Not Applicable