Refinishes, installs and repairs various surfaces including but not limited to wood finishes, wall coverings, and decorative metals and stone finishes
Conducts faux painting, color matching, and paint mixing to duplicate finishes
Repairs and installs all flooring types including ceramic, luxury vinyl tile (LVT), epoxy, hardwood flooring, carpet and cove base
Designs, fabricates and installs customized cabinets, furniture, fixtures, shelves and other specialty projects
Performs rough framing and repairs on existing framework structures including damaged doors, frames, windows, and cabinetry in compliance with building and fire codes
This position performs general carpentry duties to include driving to and from construction sites or UAMS Main Campus, constructing walls, installing ceilings, doorframes, drywall, floor coverings, and completing documentation for the Engineering & Operations work order system and preventative maintenance program.
Responsibilities
Drive to and from construction sites or UAMS Main Campus
Construct walls, install suspended ceilings and sheetrock ceilings
Install doorframes and doors, hang drywall, install floor coverings
Determine materials needed based on construction drawings or actual conditions
Complete documentation for Engineering & Operations work order system and preventative maintenance program
The role of the Carpenter Apprentice is to assist Carpenters to construct, fabricate, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures to meet temporary and permanent building enclosure needs.
Locations (6)
Aurora, Colorado, United States
Arizona, United States
Minnesota, United States
North Dakota, United States
Texas, United States
Carpenter
Adolfson & Peterson Construction · Posted Sep 30, 2026
Take personal responsibility for working safely within an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture.
Read building plans and sketches for information pertaining to the type of material required and dimensions of the structure or fixture to be fabricated or installed.
Determine the layout and placement of building materials and components as required by the specifications and work schedules using levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and any other necessary surveying equipment.
Accurately measure, cut, and shape wood, plastic, and other building materials.
Construct building frameworks, including walls, floors, and doorframes.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of an apprenticeship program or equivalent training
Advanced carpenter supporting medical, educational, and research facilities at UAMS
Compensation
Commensurate with education and experience
Responsibilities
Construct walls; install doorframes, doors, suspended ceilings, and drywall ceilings; hang and finish drywall; install, finish, or fabricate cabinetry; perform precision work with specialty materials; paint, stain, and install and repair carpet, carpet tile, vinyl tile, sheet vinyl, and ceramic tile; oversee third‑party contractor work; complete documentation for the Engineering & Operations work order system; assist with facility‑related problems and emergencies across the UAMS campus; perform general carpentry work throughout the UAMS campus and at remote locations; assist with renovation projects; install floor coverings; review construction and renovation plans and drawings; assess existing spaces and estimate material needs; accurately complete documentation required for the Engineering & Operations Department’s work order system; ensure all work complies with UAMS safety procedures and applicable federal, state, and local building regulations; perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
High school diploma or GED
Nice to have: experience working in a health care or other regulated environment
Nice to have: intermediate computer skills
Nice to have: experience performing roofing material repairs
Provide operational support in reconstruction efforts, perform carpentry tasks, work autonomously, supervise unskilled labor, and handle emergency services.
Responsibilities
Recognize potential problems with the project and timely request additional guidance and assistance
Answer most questions regarding the project and direct more specific or complicated questions to the appropriate resource
Move and protect contents without damage
Construct appropriate containment for construction dust, dirt and airborne contaminant in working area
Using appropriate tools and accepted BELFOR methods, perform tasks related to floodcutting, salvaging and labeling baseboards, cabinets, doors, etc.