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The University of Texas at Austin's Planning, Design and Construction team seeks an individual to serve as Technical Trades Crew Leader for the door and hardware team in the Carpentry Shop. You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working in our department and for UT Austin.

UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan; employees contribute 8.25% of their eligible earnings on a pre-tax basis each pay period and UT contributes an additional 8.00%
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin Cap Metro buses with staff ID card For more details, please see: and

Provide shop and job site leadership, direction, technical expertise, and journey-level skills in door hardware and carpentry in support of campus facility renovation and repair projects, and campus special events. Work closely with the Door and Hardware Project Manager. Lead Carpentry Shop in absence of supervisor.

• Lead staff in support of facility renovation, repair, and construction projects in compliance with project documents and schedules. Provide job site direction and expertise to a team of carpenters, door and hardware specialists, and cabinetmakers. Lead door and hardware team in the installation of doors and door hardware, including mechanical and electrified mortise locks, panic devices, closers, and other security-related hardware. Provide support to campus events, including tower lightings.
• Lead Carpentry Shop teams in absence of supervisor, including daily shop operation and crew assignments. Develop estimates and order materials. Assist team members in solving work related problems at job sites. Assist with processing of shop written and electronic documentation, including material requisitions, timesheets, and daily labor reports. Motivate workers to meet production and quality standards. Maintain high standards for employee conduct.
• Promote and maintain frequent communications and positive relations with all stakeholders. Promote a culture of teamwork within shop and with other shops. Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely completion of projects. Emphasize accountability for meeting schedule commitments. Promote and provide training across shop trades and skills. Practice and promote the values and goals of the university and the hiring department. Participate on hiring committees. Enforce policies and procedures.
• Promote and maintain a robust shop safety program, including training of personnel, use of personal protective equipment, shop and job site cleanliness, and compliance with published policies and procedures for safe operation of shop equipment and vehicles. Ensure appropriate handling of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead, mold and silica. Support and promote university safety procedures, in coordination with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and PDC's Safety Coordinator.
• Lead by example in maintenance and operation of shop. Clean and adjust tools. Maintain and properly secure shop, tools, equipment, and vehicles. Assist with annual shop vehicle and equipment inventory. Promote and maintain a clean and safe work environment in shop and at job sites.
• Read, understand, and work from sketches, drawings, specifications, standards, or verbal instructions, with or without direct supervision. Inspect completed work for quality and ensure projects are executed in accordance with project requirements and campus standards.
• Respond to campus emergencies, when needed, and direct associated shop support, as required. Provide diverse shop support to campus special events, including Commencement, Gone to Texas, Explore UT, and numerous smaller events. Some overtime work required.
• Drive UT vehicle to transport personnel, materials, and equipment to and from job sites and in support of campus special events.
• Attend management-directed meetings and training. Drive UT vehicle. Accomplish other duties as assigned.

High school graduation or GED. Three years of journey level experience in the carpentry trade, including experience in all phases of construction. Demonstrated ability to produce quality work from drawings, specifications, construction standards, or written-verbal instructions, with or without direct supervision. Ability to complete projects, with assistance. Demonstrated experience leading a work crew or team in execution of assigned work. Licenses: Class "C" Operator's Driver's License. Texas driving history will be confirmed online during selection process. Applicant must provide out-of-state driving history, if previously licensed in another state. If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Driver License within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident.

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Five or more years of journey-level experience in the carpentry trade, including experience in all phases of construction. Experience executing door and hardware projects. Experience in cabinetmaking, including design and project planning. Proven ability to work as a team member and lead teams in support of facility renovation and repair projects, including quality control and timely delivery of work performed. Experience supporting campus events. Experience working in a large university or comparable commercial or industrial physical plant. Professional demeanor, with excellent customer service and communication skills.

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

$62,500 + depending on qualifications

Environmental Demands:

• Uniforms, safety shoes, PPE provided and required
• Standard office conditions
• All weather conditions
• Extreme temperatures
• Chemicals and chemical fumes
• Biohazards
• Dust and noise in shop and at job sites
• Electrical and mechanical hazards

Physical Tasks:

• Manual dexterity
• Daily use of a keyboard and desktop computer
• Climbing of stairs
• Lifting and moving materials and equipment (up to 50 lbs)
• Frequent work from ladders and scaffolds

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.