Carpentry Maintenance Worker 1

Position Type:

Regular

Visa Sponsored Job:

No

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Hiring Range:

47,610.00 USD - 56,220.00 USD

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, and skills relevant to the role.

Application Closes at 11:59 pm Mountain Time on:

2026-11-15

About The Role

Are you a skilled craftsperson looking to make an impact supporting world-class scientific research? The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) is seeking a dedicated Carpentry Maintenance Worker I to join our Facilities Operations team. In this dynamic role, you will work under general and direct supervision to perform and assist with a wide variety of essential skilled and semi-skilled tasks that keep UCAR and NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) facilities operating safely and efficiently.

Your versatile scope of work will encompass commercial and semi-industrial maintenance, including carpentry, patching and painting, basic mechanical, plumbing, and electrical tasks, as well as groundskeeping and equipment operation. As a key member of our operational response team, after-hours on-call duties apply to this position—including snow removal, infrastructure emergency response support, and technical security infrastructure assistance.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Carpentry & Infrastructure Maintenance

• Construct, remodel, and repair walls, floors, ceilings, fixtures, cabinetry, and minor roofing.
• Install and repair modular/freestanding office furniture, doors, windows, locks, and ADA hardware.

Groundskeeping & Seasonal Operations

• Maintain availability for on-call snow removal across all shifts (1st, 2nd, or 3rd).
• Operate and maintain groundskeeping and snow equipment (mowers, snowplows, loaders, sweepers, etc.).
• Perform general landscape maintenance, trash removal, and irrigation system repair.

Trade Support (Mechanical & Electrical)

• Assist in HVAC and cooling plant water treatment maintenance under trade supervisor direction.
• Assist in plumbing system repairs, drain clearing, and fixture upkeep.
• Assist in electrical maintenance including wire pulls, trenching, and lighting replacement.

Safety, Administration & Compliance

• Complete safety, compliance, and equipment operator training modules.
• Record hours worked, work performed, and materials used in Facilities Operations systems.
• Follow UCAR policies, maintain a clean/safe work area, and safeguard assigned tools.

Required Qualifications

Education

• High School Graduate;
• 2 years experience in a facilities maintenance program or commercial construction;
• Possession of a valid Colorado Driver’s license and a driving record compliant with UCAR’s liability insurance requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Trades & Tools Proficiency: Demonstrated skill and knowledge in one or more commercial building trades, along with safe and experienced use of hand tools, power tools, ladders, PPE, and facility maintenance equipment.
• Physical Demands & Heights: Ability to carry fifty (50) lbs twenty (20) feet and work safely on scaffolds and personnel lifts up to forty (40) feet.
• Safety & Quality Standards: Commitment to safe work practices, adherence to UCAR safety policies and procedures, and the ability to produce craftsman-like results.
• Communication & Instruction: Clear written and oral communication, active listening, and demonstrated skill in understanding and acting on instructions.
• Customer Service & Responsiveness: Ability to build positive relationships with staff by responding promptly and courteously to work requests with minimal workplace disruption.
• Emergency & Shift Flexibility: Willingness and availability to perform shift work, respond to after-hours emergency calls, and assist other trades as needed.
• Snow & Seasonal Operations: Availability for on-call snow removal duties across all shifts (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) during weather events.

Preferred Qualifications

Desired, but not required

• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of Google applications. 

Additional Information

Work Location Expectations:  This position is open to candidates seeking in-person opportunities. UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.

Application Requirements

Questionnaire, Resume/CV

Submit all required application materials by 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on the deadline. Only candidates with complete applications (including questionnaires, when required) will be considered.

We recognize that no candidate will meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you believe your background has prepared you for success in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Candidates selected for hire will complete background checks and/or federal screenings.

Benefits Overview

UCAR offers a comprehensive benefits package: health insurance, dental, retirement plan, leave plans, tuition assistance, and employee assistance programs:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Generous retirement plan - UCAR contributes of 10% of eligible pay
• Time Off Plans
  • Minimum 20 days of annual PTO
  • 10 paid holidays
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • FAMLI Leave 
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
  

Additional Information

UCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, age, sex, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. You don’t need to include age-related information, such as birth or graduation dates, in your initial application.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on an employee. Please inform your Recruiter if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Visa Sponsorship: UCAR can sponsor H-1B status only for candidates already in the U.S. who hold H-1B status or another status that allows a change to H-1B within the country. We cannot sponsor new H-1B visas that require consular processing abroad.

Compliance and Location: All roles must comply with U.S. export control regulations and work location requirements. Hybrid staff work on-site 3 days per week or equivalent, based on their flexible work arrangement. UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use: AI tools are permitted, but we strongly encourage candidates to submit primarily original work.