Job Details

Carpenter - Entry

Job no: 538654
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department:63571400 - FS-OPER-CRP-MSN

Classification Title:
Carpenter, Entry Level

Classification Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Job Description:
Assists with installing, repairing, and preventatively maintaining ceiling tiles and ceiling grids

Assists with installing, repairing, and preventatively maintaining fixed classroom seating, windows, window frames, and window screens

Assists with installing, repairing, and preventatively maintaining various types of flooring, vinyl and ceramic tiles, wall bases, and molding; assists with building counter tops

Assists with installing, repairing, and preventatively maintaining metal and wood doors and doorframes, mortise locks, hinges, exit devices, door closers, handicapped door operators, and other door hardware

Assists with pouring, forming, and finishing concrete; laying block and brick; and repairing plaster

Supports other trades and contractors; cleans/maintains shop and all related equipment

Operates UF vehicle (truck)

State of Florida Class E operator license (required)

Criminal background check (required)

Post-offer health assessment (required)

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:

- Schedule may vary depending on location

- 40 hours per week

- Position considered as Essential Personnel as defined by UF Policy

Expected Salary:
$17.00 Hourly

Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:
EDUCATION & TRAINING:

None above minimum qualifications

EXPERIENCE:

None above minimum qualifications

KNOWLEDGE:

Beginner knowledge of safe work practices in maintenance and repair work

SKILLS:

Skill in using hand tools and equipment

ABILITIES

- Ability to communicate effectively

- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

- Ability to drive or walk to customer/trouble locations

- Ability to move or lift weights (such as ladders, tools, and equipment) weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance

- Ability to climb

- Ability to reach above shoulders frequently

- Ability to kneel

- Ability to bend repeatedly

- Ability to pull and push repetitively

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:Yes

Advertised: 05 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 19 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time

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