Carpenter II

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent, three years of carpentry or related experience, and possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage under the University of South Alabama.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Preferred Qualifications Job Description Summary The University of South Alabama’s department of Renovations is seeking to hire a Carpenter II.

Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions These are the job duties required of the position. Essential Functions

• Reads floor plans and basic structural drawings.
• Estimates and orders materials for assigned projects.
• Performs rough and finished carpentry to include the erection of all types of walls, ceilings and roofs built from wood, metal, or vinyl materials which may require climbing to various heights.
• Hangs and finishes drywall and makes repairs to drywall and plaster.
• Paints walls, doors, and frames.
• Shoots and sets grades.
• Builds head walls.
• Builds and sets concrete forms.
• Places rebar.
• Pours and finishes concrete.
• Builds, installs, and / or modifies new and existing cabinets and shelving.
• Installs plastic laminates.
• Installs and repairs wood flooring, vinyl flooring, vinyl base and carpet and ceramic tile.
• Complies with safety regulations.
• Erects scaffolding.
• Moves equipment and supplies weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Demolishes and properly disposes of wood, metal, brick, block, plaster, drywall, ceramic tile, non-asbestos flooring, vinyl flooring, carpet, concrete, and insulation into a designated roll-off dumpster.
• Installs wood and metal door and window frames, hardware, closets, locksets, and panic devices.
• Uses and maintains all types of power tools to include drills, screw gun, sawsall, circular saw, radial armsaw, table saw planer, sanders, roto-hammer drill, bandsaw, tamp, jackhammer, scrapers, air compressor, nail gun, stapler, jigsaw and router.
• Performs clean up of all construction sites to include sweeping, mopping, raking, hosing, shoveling, and scraping.
• Supervises lower level employees and contractors to include assigning duties and checking work.
• Uses University vehicle to travel to various job sites and transport equipment.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) Health Insurance Short Term Disability Life Insurance Education Benefit Retirement Plan Memberships and Events Student Loan Forgiveness Paid Time Off (PTO) Employees earn paid time off (PTO) as they work.

PTO can be used for vacation, holidays, sick days and personal days. Each year, employees can choose to cash out up to 80 hours of available PTO the following calendar year.

Health Insurance New employees health, dental, and pharmacy benefits are effective the first day of the month following hire date.

Short Term Disability This free benefit provides income support for those who are out of work for a medical reason, such as illness, accident or maternity.

After a seven-day waiting period, it provides a 60-percent wage replacement, up to $1,000 per week for 90 days. Life Insurance USA Health provides a free term life insurance policy for our employees based on annual salary.

Policies for spouse and dependents are also included. Additional coverage can be purchased for employee, spouse and dependents.

Education Benefit University of South Alabama offers a credit on tuition each semester for employees, spouse, and dependents after just six months of employment.

Retirement Plan USA Health offers a 5% matching retirement account and other non-matching account choices. Included with this benefit is a free individual session with a financial planner.

Memberships and Events Employees can join USA’s state-of-the-art recreation center for a nominal fee. USA football season tickets are available at a discount, and employees can attend all other USA sporting events for free.

Student Loan Forgiveness As an employee of a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the U.S. Department of Education.