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**Open Date** 07/16/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN42461B

**Job Title** Carpenter

**Working Title** General Maintenance Tech

**Job Grade** D

**FLSA Code** Nonexempt

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 40

**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday – Friday 7:30am- 4:00pm with 30 minute unpaid lunch

**VP Area** President

**Department** 01751 - ACADEMIC DISTRICT

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** 21.63 -26.73

**Close Date** 09/30/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Performs carpentry work at the journeyman level by applying skills unique to the trade to make or repair products made of wood or other related building materials. Independent judgment is used in choosing materials, tools and procedures in finishing assigned tasks, daily job tasks may be whatever is assigned to the individual.

Responsibilities

- Performs skilled carpentry by following instructions, rough sketches or detailed drawings in the construction, repair, maintenance and alteration of doors, door closures, stairways, partitions and related fixtures.

- Builds rough wooden structures such as barricades, boxes, concrete forms, scaffolds, fences and wooden frameworks for use in various parts of buildings by applying the necessary procedures and construction specialties in fixing screens, floors, windows ceilings, etc.

-Repairs and maintains various parts of buildings by applying the necessary procedures and construction specialties in fixing screens, floors, windows, ceilings, roofs, hydraulic door closures, etc.

- Accomplishes a variety of finishing work by trimming, fitting and installing windows, doors, sheet rock, moldings, baseboards, paneling; laying laminated plastic counters and floor tile; finishing surfaces and joints with sandpaper, scrappers and sanders; attaching hinges, catches and locks; installs carpet and floor and ceiling tiles and performing other finish work as required.

- Works with masons by pouring, finishing and repairing construction essential to cement work. outlined in the position description.

Minimum Qualifications

Successful completion of an approved apprenticeship program in carpentry, or four years of professional carpentry experience, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); a commitment to provide excellent customer service; and effective communication skills required. A valid Utah driver’s license may be required for some positions.

Preferences

Professional carpentry experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Excellent customer service skills, demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.

Dependent upon assigned department, incumbents may be required to have a valid Utah driver’s license.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description

**Type** Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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