Upholstery & Drapery Technician 1

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Upholstery & Drapery Technician 1 (temporary position for approximately 1 year to 1.5 years) A Level 1 upholster/window covering installer is responsible for supervising, overseeing, coordinating, and hands on work for all the upholstery and window coverings work of the project according to project plans.

Their duties include performing quality control, safety checks, providing on-site direction, and hands-on completion of the work being accomplished. They will need to complete each project within the budget and timeframe needed. They will be responsible for training and mentoring employees.

This is a working position, in addition to their supervisory responsibilities, and they will also be responsible for performing the needed upholster/window coverings work required for each project.

What you’ll do in this position: Supervising Personnel and Shop Furniture Fabrication and Recovering Custom construction, Design and Fabrication Drapery, Blinds, and Stage Curtains May require on-call work assignments What qualifies you for this role: Required A firm commitment to the mission of BYU One years’ experience journeyman upholsterer/ window covering experience The ability to motivate and supervise employees Working knowledge of leather, netting materials, screens, drapes, stage curtains, floor coverings, tartan surfaces, foams, glues and their functional applications The ability to maintain a good working relationship with all involved personnel, including treating others with respect and kindness.

Has a valid Utah Drivers' License. High Lift certified including required training for mandatory harnesses. (stage curtains, nettings, & vinyl enclosures) This position requires that a physical and lift test are passed.

The physical requirements are the following: Preferred Two years’ journeyman upholsterer/ window covering experience or equivalent preferred Has excellent interpersonal, communication, and organization skills The ability to fix and make minor adjustments to sewing machines and help maintain shop equipment Physical Exam and Lift Test Required Physical Effort Moderate - Physical effort represented by frequent handling of medium weight objects (approx. 20-50 lbs.) and materials, or use of medium weight hand tools.

May require climbing and working from ladders or in awkward positions. Also includes lifting heavy fabric bolts. Environment Periodic exposure to unfavorable conditions because of unavoidable need to be in variable temperatures or wet environments, etc.

Hazards Moderate existing or potential hazards including sharp cutting tools for fabrics, hand sewing implements, including needles, running machinery What we offer in return: This position comes with fantastic benefits , including: 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you.

Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans) Generous vacation and sick time, plus 13 paid holidays Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members Access to athletic facilities Excellent medical/dental benefits Short/long term disability benefits Paid parental and maternity leave Wellness program Free on-campus parking Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU Pay Grade: 49 Typical Starting Pay: $23.25 to $30.00/hourly $48,000.00 to $63,000.00 annually The actual compensation offered will take into consideration internal equity and may vary based on the candidate’s job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and other relevant factors.

Candidates with very significant work-related experience may receive an offer higher than the posted typical range. **If the job has a post-end date, the last day to apply is the day before by 11:59 pm MST. If the job doesn’t have a post-end date, the job could close at any time on any day**