Carpenter I (SR) – Facilities Services – UTK Position Available In Knox, Tennessee

Carpenter I (SR) – Facilities Services – UTK
University of Tennessee Chattanooga Knoxville, TN Full-time Construction / Physical Labor / Skilled Trades
Posted on March 31, 2025
Job Description
With little to no supervision, the Senior Carpenter performs commercial construction work, including but not limited to, layout, repair, and maintenance of buildings and structures. Under general direction, Senior Carpenters perform the most difficult work and are responsible for the technical guidance and training of carpenters assigned to a crew or project.
With little to no supervision, the Senior Carpenter performs commercial construction work, including but not limited to, layout, repair, and maintenance of buildings and structures. Under general direction, Senior Carpenters perform the most difficult work and are responsible for the technical guidance and training of carpenters assigned to a crew or project.
Responsibilities
Receives work orders and assist in the supervision of a work crew by assigning duties and reviewing work for compliance with instructions.
Constructs, repairs and maintains rough frame wood and light steel stud structures and tenant improvements, including floors, walls, roofs, stairs, decks, ramps, fences and gates.
Constructs, installs repairs and maintains finish carpentry systems including cabinets, counter tops, laminate construction, interior and exterior trim and wainscoting.
Installs, repairs and maintains windows and frames, doors and frames, screens, and finish hardware systems.
Performs basic masonry repairs including block, brick, per-cast stone, and tile.
Participates on work assignments from beginning to end of project.
Layout of walls, rooms, doorways, windows, sidewalks and other building components.
Forms, pours, and finishes concrete sidewalks, pads, and foundations.
Installs drywall, partitions, floor tile, ceiling tile and shingle and metal roof systems.
Hangs shelving, white-boards, signs, and other items when needed.
Follows blueprints and specifications to assure the work is correct.
Completes selective demo and removal of construction debris.
Operates and maintains stationary woodworking equipment including table saws, band saws, boring machines, planers, jointer’s and sharpers.
Operates power hand tools including, jig saws, reciprocating saws, drills hammer drills, drivers, impact drivers, and screw guns.
Operates personnel lifts (platform or boom) and forklifts if needed for projects.
Site measures, estimates material takeoffs and prepares orders for supplies and equipment.
Prepares designs and sketches for some design/build carpentry projects.
Assists with walk-through of jobs, to ensure work-orders are completed and correct
Qualifications
Required Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or GED

Experience:

Six (6) or more 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.
Ability to supervise others. Knowledge of building codes and regulations.
Knowledge of 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.
Work Location
University of Tennessee – Knoxville, TN Campus
This is an on-site position
Compensation and Benefits
UT market range: MR08
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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.