Upholsterer - Full-time

High school diploma or equivalent and three years of relevant experience; appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

• Disassembles, repairs, and re-upholsters commercial and residential furniture including but not limited to chairs, sofas, and couches; performs sewing, cushion filling, and stapling during re-upholster process; reupholsters vehicle seats and replaces headliners
• Conduct thorough quality checks to ensure that finished items meet standards of appearance, comfort, and safety
• Measure, cut, and sew fabric, leather, or other materials to create custom upholstery designs
• Replace worn-out materials, including padding, springs, and fabric, to restore furniture to its original or improved condition
• Apply various techniques such as buttoning and pleating to enhance the appearance and functionality of furniture
• Input and process work order requests utilizing web-based work order management system

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• Assist with cutting, assembling, laminating, covering, delivering, and installing cabinetry and related items such as kitchen cabinets, bathroom cabinets, desks, and wardrobes
• Responsible for collecting field measurement necessary to design cabinetry
• Repairs and maintains current furniture such as striping, refinishing and applying stains of furniture
• Read and interpret blueprints/schematic drawings and specifications
• Reference maintenance manuals for task completion
• Use issued air purifying respirator; abide by the UF EH&S Respiratory Protection Program

Assist in maintaining inventory of materials, supplies, tools and/or equipment throughout area of responsibility; ensure organized workstations and storage closets with necessary materials as directed

• Perform general cleaning duties after the completion of maintenance tasks within buildings or properties

Perform other duties as assigned, including special tasks or projects

• Operates state vehicles 

High school diploma or equivalent and three years of relevant experience; appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

• General experience or working knowledge of operating a sewing machine and upholstery related tools
• Working knowledge of assembly techniques
• General experience with carpentry
• Experience with woodworking, including applying stain and paint finishes

SKILLS

• Proficiency with sewing and the ability to handle various fabrics and materials
• Demonstrated proficiency with computers and basic software applications (e.g. work order management systems)
• Demonstrated communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to communicate with various levels of staff
• Demonstrated attention to detail, professionalism, dependability, and timeliness
• Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills   

ABILITIES

• Ability to interpret project specifications accurately and understand schematics or blueprint drawings
• Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of residents, tenants, and/or guests.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a multifaceted environment