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About this Carpenter I - Shops role at University of Arkansas System

University of Arkansas System · Onsite · University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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Closing Date:

10/01/2026


Type of Position:

Skilled Crafts and Trades


Workstudy Position:

No


Job Type:

Regular


Work Shift:


Sponsorship Available:

No


Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Appli­cants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.

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Department:

Carpenter Shop


Department's Website:

https://fama.uark.edu/


Summary of Job Duties:

The Carpenter I is responsible for installation and/or replacement of floors, cabinets, shelving, walls, ceilings, windows, doors, etc.; installation and/or maintenance of all types of roofing. Duties may include leading small projects and operating independently without supervision. This position will be on-call for after-hours emergencies and during inclement weather.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.


Qualifications:


Minimum Qualifications:

  • The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
  • At least four (4) years of experience in the Carpentry Skilled Trade
  • A valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications:

  • At least five (5) or more years experience as a Skilled Carpenter
  • OSHA Certification

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Knowledge of the methods, practices, and safety precautions in one or more of the skilled trades
  • Knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to one or more of the skilled trades
  • Skill in the use and care of tools and machinery used in one or more of the skilled trades
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manuals, schematics, building plans, and/or work drawings
  • Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
  • Knowledge and use of a CMMS/Work Order Management system and associated mobile platforms, if applicable
  • Basic understanding of Microsoft Office products such as email, spreadsheets
  • Provide technical guidance and support to junior staff or apprentices


Additional Information:


Salary Information:

$52180 - $57,978; Commensurate with education and experience


Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Proof of Veteran Status


Recruitment Contact Information:

Troy Vela, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, [email protected]


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


Special Instructions to Applicants:


Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.


Constant Physical Activity:

Balancing, Driving, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Talking, Walking


Frequent Physical Activity:

Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Standing, Stooping


Occasional Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sharps, Sitting


Benefits Eligible:

Yes
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About University of Arkansas System

The University of Arkansas System is a comprehensive, publicly-supported higher education institution composed of 18 unique campuses, divisions and administrative units that share the singular goal of serving Arkansas residents and others by developing and sharing knowledge to impact an ever-changing world. The UA System provides access to academic and professional education, and develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students, staff and faculty. The system further promotes an atmosphere of excellence that honors the heritage and diversity of our state and nation. It provides students, researchers and professionals with tools to promote responsible stewardship of human, n

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