Carpenter
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Job DescriptionPosition Summary:Vanderbilt University Maintenance and Operations (VUMO) has an exciting opportunity for a Carpenterto join the Zone Maintenance Team. The Carpenter team is responsible for the all the carpenter needs though out the campus.About the Work Unit:VUMO provides facilities support for all construction, renovation, and routine maintenance of University Central space and facilities; housekeeping services for approximately 5.8 million square feet of academic, administrative, residential, and recreational space; grounds care for 330 acres that are a registered arboretum; turf care for athletic fields; and utilities for the University Central and the Medical Center. VUMO's annual budget exceeds $100 million in operating expenses and includes over 400 employees. VUMO manages major capital project expenditures totaling ~$125 million annually and facility renewal, replacement and large maintenance project expenditures totaling ~$20 million annually.WORKING HOURS: 7:30 am to 4:00 p.m. - Monday - Friday Must be available to work additional hours as required including evening hours.Key Functions and Expected Performance: Replace Ceiling Tile Utilize all wood working equipment Cut/hang/mud dry wall Repair/replace carpet and/or carpet squares Construction of wooden steps Minor furniture repairs in dorms and academic buildings Assemble and place trash cans and park benches Lay ceramic wall tile and grout Install cove base Repair/replace entry systems, including doors Hand pictures/bulletin/dry erase/chalk boards Patch holes and nail holes Clean roof drains/gutters Repair track on sliding doors Install and replace brackets for shelving on walls Install/replace door stops Install/replace door sweeps Assist moving crew with furniture moving Assist moving crew with stage setup Change filter in dorm rooms unit Assist Plumbers with caulking sinks and counters in bathrooms Assist Key Shop with door magnetic lock repair Patch wooden windows assemblies Assist with assembly of scaffolding/adjustable ladders to work on ceiling/light repair Use man lift to make repairs Adjust door closures Adjust doors Repair/Replace bathroom partitions Repair/replace counter tops Install keyboards & shelving Assist with repairs for broken windows Repair/replace turnstiles Repair/replace window screen, window shades, venetian blinds Repair/replace coat racks Assist with minor sidewalk repair Minor brick mortar repairs Install laminate counter Fabricate mailboxes Fabricate and mount handrails Hang banners Replace door hardware Replace window hardware Hang curtain rods Repair window coverings Repair/replace door thresholds Repair/replace towel racks Plastic repair Stairway repair Repair/replace door grill Repair /replace spring closures for doors Assist zone HAR mechanics, plumber, and electrician in the performance of their duties Utilize work order system in all aspects including parts ordering, printing work orders, parts look-up Set up and monitor personal work order query Process daily work order time sheet Operate vehicle/golf cart and perform operator level maintenance Provide construction advise to management when needed - build or repair wooden furniture Other duties related to classificationEducation and Certifications: High School Graduate or GED is required Valid Driver License is required; must have and maintain a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. Vanderbilt University engages a third party to provide up-to-date notifications regarding negative changes to motor vehicle recordsExperience and Skills: 5 years of experience in a relevant position Must be able to bend, stoop, reach or stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift as at least 70 lbs Able to work in various weather conditions High work ethicAbout UsVanderbilt is a community of talented and diverse staff & faculty!At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of America's Best Large Employers as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice through: Working and growing together as a community of communities... we are One Vanderbilt. Providing a work environment where every staff and faculty member can be their authentic and best self, while providing the resources and opportunities to learn and grow. Encouraging development, collaboration, and partnership both internally and externally while fostering the value that every member of the Vanderbilt community can lead and grow regardless of title or position.We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.Vanderbilt University has made the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University may require employees to comply with any testing or health and safety measures which the University may require.Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education. Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.