Carpenter, Senior

Georgia State University•Atlanta, GA

39d•$43,100 - $51,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance and Operations Department is seeking a Senior Carpenter for its Building Maintenance team. The role performs skilled carpentry work at the journeyman level, including building, repairing, refinishing, and installing office furniture and related items. The Senior Carpenter also serves as lead worker for a small group of employees and instructs others in the proper use of carpentry tools. The position is listed for the Atlanta Campus, though the location and shift are subject to change. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The anticipated hiring range is $43,100–$51,800; salary offers depend on qualifications and relevant experience.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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 interpret blueprints.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

Build and repair desks, tables, chairs, bookcases, and similar furniture.
Build room partitions and other structures.
Study blueprints and building plans to determine materials and structural dimensions.
Select building materials.
Repair and maintain doors, cabinets, bookcases, floors, and other structures.
Install doors, windows, tiles, floors, ceilings, and related items.
Perform bench work in the carpentry shop.
Mark cutting and assembly lines on materials and shape materials to prescribed measurements.
Assemble, cut, and shape materials and fasten them together.
Erect structural frameworks and lay sub-flooring.
Apply decorative material to walls and ceilings.
Fit and install prefabricated windows, doors, and similar items.
Construct forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
Erect scaffolds and ladders to assist in performing duties.
Serve as lead worker over a small group of employees and instruct others in proper use of carpentry tools.
Perform other related duties as assigned.