Description:
Carpenter II
Facilities Management Services
Building Maintenance – Zone 04
Location: Atlanta Campus * Location is subject to change*
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:45 AM **Shift subject to change**
These are exciting times at the Maintenance and Operations Department. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.
Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team.
The Maintenance and Operations Department is seeking (1) Carpenter II to join the already awesome team taking the Building Maintenance Department to the next level of excellence!
WHAT MAKES The Maintenance and Operations DepartmentA GREAT PLACE?
- A flexible work environment
- Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
- A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners
- Professional development opportunity and mentorship
- A rapidly growing center within an academic setting
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO
The ideal candidate will have a variety of skilled carpentry and general construction duties supporting the maintenance and repair and performing a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. In addition to supporting the department Carpenter II will also:
- Will assist and instruct other carpenters on projects. Installs doors, frames, sheetrock, chalkboards, ceilings, and floors, making additions, extensions, or alterations.
- Performs a variety of preventive maintenance functions; inspects and repairs doors, floors, and locks.
- Hangs and maintains GSU banners.
- Operates various carpentry equipment and tools, including saws, routers, drills, sanders, planers, and various hand tools.
- Performs rough framing duties; cut, trim, hang, and finish doors, sliding doors, enclosures, and overhangs.
- Will assemble, install and repair cabinets, bookcases, chairs, desks, and tables.
- Installs and replaces window frames and broken windows.
- Reads and follows blueprints, shop drawings, and sketches supporting the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
- Serves as a lead worker over a small group of employees; instructs others in the proper use of tools used in the carpentry trade.
- Will be working with an automated work order system.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required
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Disclaimer:
This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties.
As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee’s direct supervisor.
Qualifications:
Minimum Hiring Qualifications:
- Technical or vocational degree and two years of related experience; or a high school diploma or GED and four years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience
Preferred Hiring Qualifications:
- Knowledge of locks/Panic mechanisms and automatic doors and sliders. Handicap accessibility rules and some knowledge of fire code as related to carpentry.
- Ability to drive a forklift.
- Considerable knowledge of equipment, practices, and procedures of the carpentry trade.
- Ability to use hand tools and power tools of the carpentry trade.
- Ability to climb ladders and scaffolds.
- Ability to access confined spaces.
- Ability to plan, layout, and execute carpentry work of average difficulty.
- Ability to work from sketches and blueprints.
- Experience as a lead person.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
- A valid GA driver’s license.