General Maintenance, Carpentry

About the Role

First responder for all general carpentry and labor support for campus facilities, grounds, and infrastructure maintenance requests. Responsible for daily work orders issued within assigned area. Assists skilled maintenance personnel with preventative maintenance, repairs, construction projects, and general campus upkeep. Performs routine maintenance tasks while developing knowledge and skills across multiple facility trades including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist skilled maintenance personnel with repairs, installations, preventative maintenance, and construction projects.
• Transport materials, tools, and equipment to job sites.
• Perform site preparation and cleanup before and after maintenance projects.
• Assist with moving furniture, equipment, and supplies throughout campus.
• Replace air filters, light bulbs, and other routine maintenance items.
• Assist with seasonal grounds maintenance projects.
• Support snow removal, storm cleanup, and special event setup and teardown.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of maintenance work areas and storage locations.
• Clean and maintain the fountains on a scheduled weekly basis.
• Regular and reliable attendance at the worksite; this position is not remote or telecommute.
• Adhere to all company and departmental policies and procedures, including safety requirements and guidelines.
• Utilize electronic time management system to input time, attendance, and paid time-off requests.
• Available to work various hours and on-call rotation as needed to meet departmental needs.
• Demonstrate customer service attitude with each department interaction and work order request.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years current experience in carpentry regarding commercial/residential buildings.
• Carpentry skills required: layout, concrete form work, wood and metal stud framing, sheetrock, metal frame, doors and hardware installation, window installation, and finish trim work.
• Additional background in concrete finish work and taping and finishing sheetrock preferred but not required.
• Operate as an assistant to other maintenance trades in Unity’s other departments as needed.
• Operate effectively after hours and on weekends/holidays, including on-call responsibilities.
• Proven ability to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate self-motivation.
• Basic computer skills: capable of data entry/inputting information in the electronic time management system.
• Valid Driver’s license.

Skills

• Able to acquire and apply knowledge, skills, and experience to accomplish results.
• Accountability: demonstrates commitment to the position and accepts responsibility for personal actions.
• Values: demonstrates the core values of Unity: Trust, Respect, Excellence, Integrity, and Honesty.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This role operates in a 1400-acre campus setting with both inside and outside work environments.

• Use of Hands/Fingers: Constantly
• Lifting/Carrying 20 to 50 lbs individually: Frequently
• Climb Stairs and Ladders: Frequently
• Exposure to Hazards: Frequently
• Excessive Noise: Occasionally
• Talk/Communicate: Frequently
• Standing/Walking: Constantly
• Stoop/Kneel/Crouch/Crawl: Frequently
• Operating Equipment/Company Vehicles (e.g., bucket truck, power tools, electrical materials): Constantly
• Read/See: Constantly
• Personal Protective Equipment (e.g., steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hats, work gloves, respirator, electrical flash hazard gloves, mask, vest, rubber mat, custom-fitting safety fall harness): Constantly
• Exposure to Temperatures: Frequently