Carpenter Locksmith

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Departmental Overview

L&S is composed of six divisions (Arts & Humanities, Biological Sciences, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Undergraduate Division and L&S Core), which include over 40 academic departments, approximately 800 faculty, 19,000 students, and 600 staff. L&S is supported by General Fund budget of $245 million; annual expenditures, including restricted funds, exceed $455 million.

Position Summary

The Carpenter working in a 100% recharge position, provides journey-level carpentry and cabinet making support for the College of Letters & Science teaching and research operations. Under the general guidance of the assigned lead person the incumbent performs a variety of skills to achieve professional level custom design, fabrication, and installation of new fixtures as well as maintenance and modification to existing cabinets, table tops, floor and wall coverings, and room fixtures. Incumbent must possess experience and skill in working with other materials such as plywood, hardwood, softwood, wood composites, phenolics, epoxy resin, plastic laminates, sheetmetal, metal studs, sheetrock, masonry, and floor and ceiling tiles, wood finishes and paint. Performs interdepartmental work as needed / required to achieve recharge goals.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction, maintenance, alteration or repair of wooden and / or metal structures on campus buildings and facilities.
• Fabricate and install and / or repair counters, cabinets, hardware, shelving, benches, tables, partitions, floors, wall frames, windows openings and doors, including demolition and removal.
• Uses materials including but not limited to plywood, hardwood, softwood, wood composites, phenolics, epoxy resin, plastic laminates, sheetmetal, metal studs, sheetrock, masonry, and floor and ceiling tiles, wood finishes and paint.
• Uses modern work methods.
• Initiates orders for materials and expendable supplies.
• Maintains the carpenter shop and associated hand and power tools In a safe, clean, organized and serviceable condition.
• Practice safe work habits on a daily basis and in the spirit of the University HPP objectives.
• Instructs work study students safe and appropriate hand / power tool use, and material handling methods.
• Directs students in building maintenance duties.
• Performs general building moving tasks including the installation or relocation of scientific equipment.
• Provides manual help as required to minimize property damage during emergencies such as water leaks and electrical power failures.
• Performs sheetmetal work on brackets, shelves and carts, as required.
• Performs other miscellaneous building tasks as required.
• Completes work orders, timesheets, and administrative paperwork as required by the Workshop's Manager.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted hourly rate that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $60.31 (Step 1).

How to Apply

Other Information

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Misconduct

SB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement : As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Misconduct means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct :

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.