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Carpenter at University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15260, United States
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Carpenter

Work-in Process Labor - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26001631)
Job Summary

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.


Essential Functions

Excellent work ethic and verbal communication


Physical Effort

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



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

Will this position accept 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. - 3:30 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

Job Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15260, United States

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