UW Crest UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
Permissive Opportunities Report

Title: CARPENTER
Position Vacancy ID: 70038
General (Permissive) Transfer Opportunites are available to all State classified civil service employees who have the ability to demote or reinstate into the stated vacancies. To determine eligibility for a position, please review OSER's Counterpart Pay Range Designations policy bulletin link below. You may also want to review other policy bulletins at OSER by using the OSER Bulletin link. Or, call or email the contact person on each vacancy listing.

If You Are Interested In This Position, Please Call Or Email The Designated Contact Person For The Division Or Department.
Working Title:  CARPENTER
% Time:  100  Schedule-Range:  04-00
Position Description  Title Specifications
Job Summary:   This is journey level construction, repair, and remodeling carpentry work at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Physical Plant. The work is performed under the general supervision of a Craftsworker Supervisor.

The University of Wisconsin Physical Plant is committed to the highest standard of customer relation's principles for its customers, fellow staff members, students, and visitors. Staff will serve as role models by practicing exemplary behaviors when working with customers and fellow staff members.
Additional
Requirements:
  1. Positions involved in asbestos abatement activities will be expected to meet Certification requirements established by the State of Wisconsin. Course work and passing an examination is part of the certification requirement. Must be renewed annually. Must meet and maintain physical requirements and recommendations for medical monitoring of asbestos workers.

2. Must have the ability to wear a respirator and specialized clothing.

3. Must have a valid Wisconsin Driver's license.

4. Must have ability to work from aerial truck.

5. Must be able to perform physical labor required in the performance of normal carpenter duties including:
A. Lifting a minimum of 75 lbs.
B. Bending from the waist repeatedly as in nailing studs to a plate lying on a deck.
C. Work with arms extended above the head for at least one minute at a time.
D. Stooping by bending at the knees as often as necessary to perform tasks.
E. Twisting at the waist at least 90 degrees.
F. Performing duties while standing on a ladder.
G. Climbing and working at reasonable heights.

6. This position may occasionally be asked to work hours in excess of the normal work shift.

SUGGESTED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of an apprenticeship approved by the Department of Industry, Labor and Human Relations as a Carpenter, or formal recognition of status by the appropriate international or local trade organization or some type of similar formal validation of journey level status may also be accepted. Persons having informal training and experience equivalent to the formal apprentice-ship and journey level status may also be accepted upon submission of documented proof of such training and experience.
Schedule:  Full-Time
Schedule
Comment:
  Carpenter Shop, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
Department:  SHOPS
College/Division:  FACILITIES PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
Contact Person:Dawn Bierman   Phone:  608-265-4057
Contact Email: dbierman@fpm.wisc.edu   TTY Phone:608-265-4550
Work Address:1217 University Avenue - Room: 305
  Madison WI 53706
Bargaining Unit:04 - Building Trades
If you have any questions regarding positions listed, or comments or suggestions regarding this web site, please refer to the Comments link below.

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Other Useful Links
University Of Wisconsin Home Page UW Office Of Human Resources
UW Madison Campus Safety Information
Wisconsin OSER (Office Of State Employment Relations) Home Page OSER State Personnel Information
OSER Bulletins Counterpart Pay Range Table