Extra Help Carpenter - 3 Vacancies

Extra Help Carpenter - 3 Vacancies

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About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu.

Application deadline: Open Until Filled

Hourly Rate: $65.09 per hour

Summary:
Completes carpentry tasks such as remodeling and repairing buildings.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Various remodeling tasks such as but not limited to remodeling; remove walls, install new walls, carpet/tile floors, move doors, install windows.

• Perform all duties particular to and normally required in the trade of carpenter, following recognized procedures and techniques for such work.

• Ensure work site is safe and neat on a daily basis. Clean site daily, taking steps to protect existing finishes. Follow all safety protocols and ensure work sites/areas are not hazardous or pose a risk to colleagues or passers-by.

• Work in coordination with other tradesmen.

• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Successful completion of a recognized carpenter apprenticeship program or four (4) years (48 months) of full-time journeyman-level Carpenter experience (the trade for this purpose shall include work normally performed by carpenters, millworkers, floor layers, and any other classifications encompassed within the scope of work included in these trade categories).
3. As required by the position to be filled, current license/certification consistent with vehicles, machinery, and equipment that is routinely used in the general occupational area.

Preferred Qualifications:
Must have a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, regulations and strategies to promote health and safety practices for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Skill in time and resource management.
Skill in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of one’s arms and legs and moving one’s whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, squatting, grabbing, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, stretching, twisting, reaching and handling of materials in the course of completing work assignments.
Ability to stand and perform work duties for an extended period of time in the process of completing projects and/or assignments.

Physical Demands:

• Standing : Constantly

• Walking : Constantly

• Sitting : Occasionally

• Lifting : Constantly

• Carrying : Constantly

• Pushing : Frequently

• Pulling : Frequently

• Climbing : Frequently

• Balancing : Frequently

• Stooping : Frequently

• Kneeling : Frequently

• Crouching : Frequently

• Crawling : Frequently

• Reaching : Constantly

• Handling : Constantly

• Grasping : Constantly

• Repetitive Motions : Constantly

• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination : Frequently

• Performing Manual Tasks : Constantly

Working Conditions:

• Extreme cold : Occasionally

• Extreme heat : Occasionally

• Humid : Occasionally

• Wet : Occasionally

• Noise : Frequently

• Hazards : Occasionally

• Temperature Change : Occasionally

• Atmospheric Conditions : Occasionally

• Vibration : Occasionally

Employment Policies and other information:

UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

UIS employees are strongly encouraged to stay up to date with the most recent COVID-19 vaccination available as a barrier to serious illness.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State Universities Retirement System

• Social Security benefit as a spouse
• Social Security benefit and