"Carpenter/Roofer"

UNC Overview

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.

UNC Asheville is committed to promoting diversity and a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and the ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. The successful candidate is expected to foster an inclusive work culture where uniqueness of beliefs, backgrounds, talents, capabilities and ways of living are respected and welcomed.

Classification Title

Facility Maintenance Technician - Building Trades

Department

Campus Operations

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Months per Year

12 Months

Position Summary

The employee in this position works as a Carpenter/Roofer in the Campus Operations department. This position requires responding to and addressing a dynamic scope of work, both routine and emergency in nature, for Campus Operations Trades. Primary duties include, but are not limited to; Carpentry and woodworking such as window repairs & their dressings, shelving fabrication, door framing, wall fabrication, special needs fabrication, wall mounting, frame making, and custom wood projects.

This position also has duties involving basic roof work which includes responding to roof leaks, asphalt shingle, built-up roofing, and membrane installations, gutter and downspout inspections & repairs, seam repairs, soffit and fascia repairs. Other duties include facilitating special events that includes set-up & tear down, responding to trouble calls and performing basic maintenance on building wood infrastructure. After-hours emergencies as required.

Minimum Education/Experience/Skill

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position's role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skill

High school graduate and minimum 2 years' experience in one or more facility trades operations including Carpenter/Painter/Roofer/Plumbing/ Locksmith/HVAC; or equivalent field construction industry experience. Ability to comprehend construction/structural drawings and electrical schematics. Ability to operate welding and soldering equipment and basic power equipment and properly utilize mechanics hand tools. Valid driver's license is required.

EO/AA/ADA Employer

UNC Asheville is committed to equality and diversity of experiences for our students, applicants and employees. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of socio-economic status, gender expression, gender and sexual identity, culture, and ideological beliefs. UNC Asheville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and will not discriminate against applicants and employees on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other legally protected status with respect to all terms, conditions, and privileges of university-sponsored activities, employment, and the use of university facilities.