Upholsterer Level I / Window Covering

Why Work at BYU

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.”

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Job Description

Upholsterer Level I / Window Covering

Join a great team of Upholsters in their responsibility to maintain and keep the campus of Brigham Young University as a beautiful place of inspired learning. We strive to ensure that all aspects of BYU Upholstery and window coverings meet and exceed the expectations of those working on, attending, or visiting the University. We value The Mission of Brigham Young University “to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life” (Mission Statement). To this end, we seek to develop students of faith, intellect, and character who have the skills and the desire to continue learning and to serve others throughout their lives. We can accomplish this through mentoring and training student employees in the shop. We strive to learn and achieve excellence in our craftmanship, as we maintain and build on campus to the highest professional quality.

This 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.

Note: This is a part-time position (28) hours per week.

What you’ll do in this position:

• Supervise Personnel and Shop projects
• Furniture Fabrication and Recovering for campus customers
• Custom construction, Design and Fabrication
• Drapery, Blinds and Stage Curtains ordering and installation

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• One year journeyman upholsterer/ window covering experience or equivalent Required.
• Complete all safety training

Preferred

• Two years journeyman Upholsterer/ window covering experience or equivalent preferred

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)
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits after two years
• Access to athletic facilities
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

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)
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits after two years
• Access to athletic facilities
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade: 49

Typical Starting Pay: Depending on Experience

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!