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About UTEP and Facilities Management The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a reputable higher education institution with a rich history and distinctive architecture. Facilities Management, led by Assistant Vice President Stanley Joshua, oversees Facilities Services, Planning and Construction, and Space Management. Together, the team maintains, repairs, renovates, and cleans over 5.21 million square feet across 80 structures on 421 acres.
Position Information
Hiring Department:
Facilities Management
Posting End Date:
Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Hours:
40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday 7:00 am‑3:30 pm, with flexibility required on evenings and weekends.
FLSA status:
Non‑exempt
Earliest Start Date:
As soon as possible.
Salary:
$25,000 annually.
Required Application Materials:
Resume.
Other Requirements:
Cover letter and three professional references encouraged.
Note To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA‑48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.
Purpose of Position Constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, conforming to local building codes.
Essential Functions
Studies blueprints, sketches, or building plans to determine material types and dimensions.
Selects specified lumber or other materials, prepares layout, marks cutting and assembly lines, shapes materials to prescribed measurements, and assembles cut and shaped materials, fastening them with nails, dowel pins, or glue; verifies trueness with plumb bob and carpenter's level.
Builds and erects wooden structures such as concrete forms, scaffolds, temporary or permanent frame shelters; builds and installs ladders, stairs, walkways, and platforms.
Lays sub‑flooring and covers it with building paper to keep out moisture; installs hardwood, parquet, wood‑strip blocks, brick, ceramic tile, and carpet by nailing to sub‑floor or cementing to mastic or asphalt base.
Applies shock‑absorbing, sound‑deadening, and decorative paneling to ceilings and walls.
Fits and installs prefabricated window frames, doors, doorframes, weather stripping, interior and exterior trim, drywall, ceiling framing grid and tiles, and finish hardware such as locks and kick plates.
Nails plaster grounds (wood or metal strips) to studs for plastering; plasters metal and wood studs.
Performs other routine duties.
Must be available on an “On Call” basis.
Overtime may be required.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software and ability to learn and use institutional software systems.
Complies with all State and University policies.
Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Experience:
Two years of experience related to the duties and responsibilities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Occasional travel to off‑campus UTEP sites.
License:
Valid, state‑issued driver’s license required.
Additional Information The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk, regularly sit, use hands to feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee may lift and move up to 50 pounds. The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.
Equal Opportunity The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries— including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached at (915) 747‑8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP’s Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Higher Education
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Carpenter I
role at
The University of Texas at El Paso .
About UTEP and Facilities Management The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a reputable higher education institution with a rich history and distinctive architecture. Facilities Management, led by Assistant Vice President Stanley Joshua, oversees Facilities Services, Planning and Construction, and Space Management. Together, the team maintains, repairs, renovates, and cleans over 5.21 million square feet across 80 structures on 421 acres.
Position Information
Hiring Department:
Facilities Management
Posting End Date:
Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Hours:
40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday 7:00 am‑3:30 pm, with flexibility required on evenings and weekends.
FLSA status:
Non‑exempt
Earliest Start Date:
As soon as possible.
Salary:
$25,000 annually.
Required Application Materials:
Resume.
Other Requirements:
Cover letter and three professional references encouraged.
Note To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA‑48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.
Purpose of Position Constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, conforming to local building codes.
Essential Functions
Studies blueprints, sketches, or building plans to determine material types and dimensions.
Selects specified lumber or other materials, prepares layout, marks cutting and assembly lines, shapes materials to prescribed measurements, and assembles cut and shaped materials, fastening them with nails, dowel pins, or glue; verifies trueness with plumb bob and carpenter's level.
Builds and erects wooden structures such as concrete forms, scaffolds, temporary or permanent frame shelters; builds and installs ladders, stairs, walkways, and platforms.
Lays sub‑flooring and covers it with building paper to keep out moisture; installs hardwood, parquet, wood‑strip blocks, brick, ceramic tile, and carpet by nailing to sub‑floor or cementing to mastic or asphalt base.
Applies shock‑absorbing, sound‑deadening, and decorative paneling to ceilings and walls.
Fits and installs prefabricated window frames, doors, doorframes, weather stripping, interior and exterior trim, drywall, ceiling framing grid and tiles, and finish hardware such as locks and kick plates.
Nails plaster grounds (wood or metal strips) to studs for plastering; plasters metal and wood studs.
Performs other routine duties.
Must be available on an “On Call” basis.
Overtime may be required.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software and ability to learn and use institutional software systems.
Complies with all State and University policies.
Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Experience:
Two years of experience related to the duties and responsibilities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Occasional travel to off‑campus UTEP sites.
License:
Valid, state‑issued driver’s license required.
Additional Information The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk, regularly sit, use hands to feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee may lift and move up to 50 pounds. The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.
Equal Opportunity The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries— including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached at (915) 747‑8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP’s Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Higher Education
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