Carpenter

Job Summary:

Facilities Construction Services is the university’s in-house provider for small projects including renovations, providing cabinetry or shelving, accommodating new equipment or electrical and mechanical upgrades, signage, flooring, and correcting space deficiencies. This work is done by skilled trades personnel to professional journeyman standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs carpentry work including custom cabinet making, countertops, shelving, wood and metal doors, and wood and metal stud walls.
• Install wall coverings, floor coverings, cove base, ceiling tiles and grid, and bathroom partitions.
• Install nameplates, signage, decals, frosting, pictures, shelving, whiteboards, bulletin boards, electronic displays, and various dispensers. Assembles desks, furniture, and cabinetry.
• Repairs and corrects cosmetic and functional issues with desks, chairs, cabinets, and various furniture. Repairs and adjusts doors, windows, and window shades. Repairs damage to walls, ceilings, and floors.
• Prepares cost opinions for customers as needed. Orders materials for work and coordinates with vendors.
• Provides backup support for Facilities Building Zone Staff, to assist with work requests in campus buildings.
• Assists departments with unpacking, moving, and relocating office furniture. Assists with unpacking, moving, and relocating laboratory equipment.
• Performs work on both the Anschutz Medical Campus and the Denver Campus, but reports primarily to the Anschutz Campus.
• Assists with campus special events and emergency response.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado. 

Why Join Us:

Be a part of a team, where the focus is on doing the job right, not maximizing profit. Working at a campus allows you to learn about the buildings, equipment, and people, without always having to walk into an unfamiliar situation. You will be set up for success. On-the-job training is provided to help you learn the responsibilities of the position. Training opportunities are available to help with your technical and professional development. All of the tools and safety equipment you need will be assigned to you.  

Benefits statement to include in all benefits-eligible positions:

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, holidays, and more. Highlights include:

• Medical:  Multiple affordable plan options with CU contributions of 85% to 90% of your premiums, making medical care affordable for you and your dependents
• Dental:  Multiple affordable plan options
• Additional Insurance:  Disability, Life, Vision and Wellness
• PERA Retirement Plans with employer contributions
• Paid Time Off:  Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 12
• Sick Days: 10
• Holiday Days: 10
• Tuition Benefit:  Eligible employees and their qualifying dependents have the benefit on any of the four CU campuses
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• ECO Pass:  RTD Bus and light rail service
• Additional Perks & Programs:  https://advantage.cu.edu/campus/cu-anschutz

To see what benefits are available, please visit https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness .

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication, and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

  Please make sure to include the following in your resume: job title, duties, months and years employed, and average hours worked per week as minimum experience is calculated on a 40-hour/week basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

Four years of experience working in commercial or residential carpentry.

Substitution: Appropriate education or successful completion of a formalized apprenticeship program can substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

Colorado law requires that candidates for state government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time of application.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

Commercial building carpentry work experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience repairing and installing building frameworks and structure-such as doorframes, stairways, interior and exterior partitions, drywalls, doors, sidings, and cabinets
• Able to follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of customers 
•  Experience working with concrete forming systems
• Demonstrates strong customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, both orally and written.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work and levels of assistance needed.
• Strong ability to work well under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Physical ability that meets the Physical Requirements Assessments for the position.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport with persons of diverse backgrounds.

How to Apply:

Questions should be directed to: Megan Freije at [email protected]

Application Materials Instructions:

APPLICATION DEADLINE: This announcement is open until March 27, 2024.

To apply, please submit the following materials to this posting:

a.     Please include job titles, duties, months and years employed, and average hours per week worked as minimum experience is calculated on a 40 hour/week basis

Special Instructions to Applicants

Classified Staff positions have specific application requirements:

• Submit all required documents indicated in this posting and include a current email address and phone number. 
• Please address minimum qualifications, competencies, and preferred qualifications in your cover letter, as these along with previous work experience will be used in the assessment process.
• Click here to view Veteran and other General Information regarding Classified Staff positions: https://www.cu.edu/cu-careers/special-instructions-classified-staff-applicants

For those who meet minimum qualifications, the comparative analysis process will include one or all of the following: 

• Preferred Qualifications Application Review based on the preferred qualifications listed in the posting. 
• Candidates will be evaluated and rated against the preferred qualifications based on information submitted within their application materials.  Note: Candidates are not physically present for this portion of the comparative analysis. 
• Interviews based on the job requirements, preferred qualifications, and competencies listed in the posting. 
• Candidates will be evaluated, scored, and ranked based on oral responses
• Interviews may be over the phone, videoconference or in-person

You will be notified via email if the comparative analysis process changes or includes additional assessment tools other than those listed above.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range ) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE PER MONTH ($4,154 - $4,818).

The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This position is eligible for overtime compensation.

This position may be eligible for a one-time non-base building sign-on bonus of up to $2,000. Details of this recruitment incentive program will be provided during the interview process.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected] ​.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine-preventable . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety-sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .