Carpenter

About the role

The Carpenter Shop Supervisor position at UC Santa Cruz is responsible for performing skilled journey-level carpentry work in support of the maintenance, repair, renovation, and construction of University buildings, infrastructure, and related facilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs structural and architectural building components, including walls, roofs, floors, doors, windows, ceilings, cabinetry, and building hardware.
• Analyzes building envelopes to identify water intrusion and structural deficiencies and recommends and implements appropriate repair solutions.
• Works from blueprints, specifications, sketches, and work orders to select appropriate construction methods and materials to complete projects safely, efficiently, and with a high level of craftsmanship.
• Coordinates work activities with campus architects, inspectors, contractors, vendors, project managers, and other skilled trades to support complex maintenance and construction projects while minimizing disruption to campus operations.
• Operates and maintains a variety of woodworking equipment, power tools, construction equipment, and University vehicles; performs routine safety inspections and maintenance of shop equipment; assists in maintaining shop inventory; and responds to emergency repairs, preventative maintenance programs, and campus service requests.
• Works in occupied buildings, laboratories, residential, academic, administrative facilities, and other spaces requiring sound judgment, effective communication, technical expertise, and a strong commitment to safety and customer service.

Requirements

• Four years of experience in commercial building construction or commercial building maintenance, including sheetrock application, door/window hanging, hardware installation, concrete forming/pouring, finishing, suspended track ceiling systems repair/replacement, and wall and roof patching.
• Ability to read, write, follow oral and written instructions, and perform basic mathematical computations required in the performance of skilled maintenance duties.
• Ability to analyze building envelopes and determine possible water intrusion sources and repairs needed.
• Experience in working in busy, occupied buildings, offices, and labs without disturbing occupants.
• Ability to direct others in repair work and oversee contractors and vendors assisting in repairs.
• Knowledge and awareness of asbestos-containing materials, including drywall and VCT tiles, and the willingness to be certified to remove and dispose of them properly.
• Experience in working with various products including caulking and roofing materials that may have some toxicity.
• Familiarity with the use of MSDS.
• Knowledge of rough framing.
• Knowledge of safety procedures required to operate power saws, planers, shapers, drill press, band saw, and other mill equipment.
• Strong skills in the use of various types of hand and power tools used in the carpentry trade, including sanders, planers, drills, power saws, etc.
• Ability to learn UCSC electronic purchasing tools and Enterprise Asset Management System Software (FAMIS) work order tracking program to document daily work performed.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license to drive in the state of California and participation in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pull notice program.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach and/or kneel while working in confined spaces such as attics, mechanical rooms, and under buildings.
• Able to work on two or more story buildings, on scaffolding, and other boom lift equipment without a fear of heights.
• Ability to safely wear, and work in at least a half mask respirator for long periods of time.
• Ability to move construction materials, i.e., sacks, lumber, paper rolls, timber, fasteners, equipment, etc., from one location to another.
• Ability to move materials weighing up to 100 lbs. with or without accommodation.
• Ability to do occasional work in confined spaces such as attics and trenches while bending, stooping and/or kneeling with the possibility of being exposed to live electrical circuits and machinery.
• Ability to ascend/descend ladders with or without accommodation.
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements necessary to move light to moderate objects up to 60 lbs., with or without accommodation.
• Ability to occasionally work overtime with little or no advance notice.
• Ability to respond to emergencies after hours as necessary.
• Completion of training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.