Trades Specialist Carpenter
Position Information
Position Title: Trades Specialist Carpenter
Department: Campus Operations
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/59909
Job Type: Full-Time
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
The Facilities Department at the University at Buffalo invites applicants for our Trades Specialist Carpenter position. The incumbent must possess a knowledge of carpentry equipment and systems. Candidate must demonstrate proficiency in the safe use of hand and power tools.
Incumbent will be responsible for completing the tasks listed below at a journey-level competency as a Carpenter in Facilities Campus Operations:
- Install structures and fixtures, such as windows, molding, ceilings and office furniture.
- Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of customers.
- Planning, layout, installing and constructing building frameworks, including walls, floors and door frames.
- Measure, cut, and shape wood, plastic, and other materials. Installing control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays and circuit breakers.
- Properly using equipment, material and tools in a safe and professional manner.
- Being proficient in the application of building codes.
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our
benefits website.
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Minimum Qualifications
Four years of full -time experience in carpentry work under a skilled trades person which could provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program, or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in carpentry at a school, institute, or branch of Armed services; OR successful completion of a NYS two-year Carpenter Traineeship or NYS two-year carpenter training program; OR successful completion of any equivalent carpenter two-year training or apprenticeship program;* OR four (4) years of full-time experience in carpentry.
* Successful completion of the traineeship and the training program included a total of 288 hours of trade specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint /schematic reading coursework. Coursework must be completed with an average of "C" or better. Additionally, successful completion of the traineeship also includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training.
Preferred Qualifications
- A valid NYS Drivers license; or otherwise be able to demonstrate that the transportation requirements of the job can be met.
- Lock-out/Tag-out training
- Experience with a variety of machines and tools to perform the work, including power saws, cranes and drills. Be
- Being comfortable using machinery and tools to safely complete duties.
- Ability to work with multiple types of tools.
- Detect and identify written procedures, job related materials and transported materials.
Physical Demands
Candidate will be working near electrical equipment, gas-fired equipment, pressure vessels, and other equipment and in conditions that could potentially be hazardous if industry best-practices and safety procedures are not followed. The successful candidate is required to have confidence in their own abilities, and be able to work safely and proficiently on this equipment and in this environment, at any time of day or day or week.
Bending, twisting, ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, access equipment located on mezzanines, catwalks, basements and crawlspaces. Ability to work off ladders, scaffolding, in confined spaces and/or where air monitoring may be required. Work in loud/noisy dusty/dirty environments. Candidate must be able to stand, walk, lift, carry, reach, push and pulling of material and equipment and must be able to perform the physical demands of the position as outlined in the Position Summary.
Salary Range
$50,425
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Joseph Holewinski
Contact's Pronouns: he, him ,his
Contact's Title: Maintenance Supervisor-2
Contact's Email: joeho@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-2032
Posting Dates
Posted: 11/10/2025
Deadline for Applicants:
Date to be filled:
