Carpenter/Renovation Spec. Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Posting Number

STA00244PO25

Job Family Skilled Trades
Job Function Carpentry
USC Market Title Carpenter to USC Market Title /titles/133861
Job Level T2

• Technical Support
  Business Title (Internal Title) Carpenter/Renovation Spec.
  Campus Columbia
  Work County Richland
  College/Division Division of Administration and Finance
  Department DAF Building Services
  State Pay Band 5
  Approved Starting Salary $41,258
  Advertised Salary Range $41,258
• $51,572
  Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time
  Hours per Week 37.5
  Work Schedule Standard working schedule: 8:30am
• 5:00pm
  Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis 12 months Category Trades/Maintenance
About USC
About University of South Carolina From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia andprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through abination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educatedmunities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the “Working at USC” section on the Applicant Portal at . Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary Performs skills in rough and finish carpentry work within construction, alteration and repair of building structures. Knowledgeable in building and relocating walls with metal stud framing, hanging sheetrock, mudding sheetrock, and finishing sheetrock. Relocating and/or hanging new or old doors and installing door frames, installing door hardware, installing new and maintenance of acoustical ceilings, repairing and/or replacing flooring.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Requires job related accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalentbination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Must maintain considerable knowledge of tools, equipment and materials used in building maintenance and construction. Must maintain knowledge and skill of the techniques and methods used in the carpentry trade
Job Duties
Job Duty Performs knowledge in skilled finish and rough carpentry work for the renovation of the interior and exterior of campus buildings by using blues and specifications and appropriate tools and/or equipment while following safe, productive and cost effective methods including but not limited to wall layouts, framing, drywall, ceilings and doors.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
Job Duty Performs material take-off measurements to determine the amount of materials and labor cost required toplete each project assigned.
Build new walls from both metal or wood materials as indicated on architectural drawings. This includes but is not limited to the specific characteristics assigned to the 5 levels of finished grade.
Performs all work in accordance with all local, state, and federal rules and regulations to include the International Building Code (IBC) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines. This also includes all National Fire Code requirements related to fire protection in building envelops and all penetrations and specific assemblies of a variety of wall systems and materials.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
Job Duty Conducts material takeoffs and purchases as required for assigned projects by performing site inspections, reviewing blues and specifications, taking actual material measurements, determining what materials and quantities of material need to be purchased, purchasing them following procurement guidelines and picking materials up and/or submitting material requests to supervisor for delivery.
Ensures the most cost effective products and best materials are purchased and installed.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
Job Duty Takes personal initiative to identify and correct any problems and to develop strong customer service practices including customermunication and involvement, notifications, and process reviews to ensure customer needs are met whenever possible.
Refers higher level, problematic situations to the supervisor or assistant director.
Attends training and professional develop courses annually to include hazardous material training, first aid, OSHA safety courses and maintains all certifications and licenses to perform his duties at the highest level while training others who work under his supervision.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Job Duty Manages administrative tasks bypleting and maintaining accurate daily time sheets and required records including the use of a USC Purchasing Card and all receipts involved with the transactions;
Assisting with the Facilities inventory control by requesting, receiving and monitoring supplies, materials, and tools from Consolidated Supplies and outside vendors following established procurement policies and procedures; and attending meetings and training events related to customer service, safety and continuous improvement.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty Executes other related duties as assigned. These additional duties range from on-site supervisor which involves managing and overseeing multiple crews and other USC departments on larger specific renovation projects to acting and performing as the department crew supervisor when the current supervisor is absent or when needed.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive Yes
Hazardous weather category Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date Job Open Date 03/31/2025
Job Close Date 05/15/2025
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by May 15, 2025.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Health and Life Insurance
Retirement Programs
Paid Tuition
Dependent Scholarships
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
Paid Parental Leave
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