Carpenter

Job Title
Carpenter

Requisition Number
RE52396

Working Title

Department Name
3CM00:Medical Center Physical Plant

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
41

Salary Range
$15.83-25.30/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

HS

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Required Related Experience

6 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

• Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to and over 50lbs
• Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs
• Working at heights above 4 feet; Confined spaces; Loud noises; Dusty; Hazardous chemicals, fumes, including waste; Hazardous tools and equipment.
• May work at various locations on the University Campus and transport
• materials and/or equipment to such locations.
• May be exposed to elements of weather and temperature extremes while on-the-job and when traveling to/from job site(s).
• Performs physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and movement of the whole body, such as required in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Ability to work off scissor lift, aerial lift, scaffolds and ladders.

Shift

7:00am – 3:30pm (Monday – Friday)Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors requiring night(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response.

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, this position:

• Inspects the worksite to determine materials, equipment, tool requirements, and methods to be used,
• Plans, lays out, assembles, finishes, and installs materials, equipment, and fixtures as required by the scope of the work
• Reads and interprets blueprints
• Performs new work inside/outside buildings, including rough/finish carpentry, metal, and wood stud walls, drywall, suspended ceiling systems, etc.
• Repairs and maintains structures, fixtures, and buildings
• Transports materials, tools, and equipment to the worksite
• Erects and dismantles scaffolding, as needed
• Performs case or fixture work, exterior/interior trim work, rough framing, concrete framework, bracing, forms, etc.;
• Replaces panes of glass, ceiling tiles, and doors
• Installs partitions, doors, windows, ceiling tiles, floor tiles, vinyl base, etc.
• Utilizes and maintains hand and power tools and equipment, including chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to repair and erect structures.

In addition, the Facilities Carpenter:

• Is instrumental in designing, building, fabricating assembling, installing, and repairing structures, fixtures, furniture, and other items
• Installs, maintains, and repairs doors, windows, window hardware, floors, ceilings, partitions, office equipment/furniture, classroom fixtures/equipment, athletic fixtures/equipment, etc., adhering to accepted procedures and techniques of the carpenter trade
• Estimates height, width, length, and other proportions
• Selects materials, including wood, metal, plastic, fiberglass, drywall, etc.
• Works from blueprints and/or instructions from supervisor
• Joins materials with nails, screw, staples, or adhesives
• Installs cabinets and moldings, stairs, and other fixtures
• Utilizes hand tools, including level, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and surveying equipment to ensure everything is level and secure
• Operates power equipment, including saws, hammers, nail guns, staple guns, mixers, sprayers, sanders, cutting tools, etc.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Windows/Office; KRONOS; SAP
Demonstrated knowledge of all phases of construction and skill in the
reading and interpretation of blueprints and drawings

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

HS + 6 Years
Industrial or Technical Degree or Associate’s Degree — Preferred.
Minimum of six years experience in building and general maintenance,
knowledge of carpentry trade terminology, construction materials, tools, equipment, and building products.
Vocational, apprenticeship, or journey-level experience — Highly Desirable.
Driver’s License — Preferred

Deadline to Apply
01/05/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.