Carpenter, Senior

Georgia State University•Atlanta, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance and Operations Department is seeking a Carpenter, Senior to join their team. This role involves performing skilled manual labor at the journeyman level, including building, repairing, refinishing, and installing office furniture and related items. The Carpenter, Senior will also serve as a lead worker, instructing other employees in the proper use of carpentry tools and trade practices. The department is described as a growing, collaborative, and knowledge-sharing organization within an academic setting, offering professional development and mentorship opportunities.

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

Builds and repairs desks, tables, chairs, bookcases, etc.
Builds room partitions and other structures.
Studies blueprints and building plans to determine the materials needed and dimensions of structures.
Selects building materials.
Repairs and maintains doors, cabinets, bookcases, floors, and other structures.
Installs doors, windows, tiles, floors, ceilings, etc.
Performs bench work in the carpentry shop.
Marks cutting and assembly lines on materials; shapes the material to the prescribed measurements.
Assembles, cuts, and shapes materials and fastens them together.
Erects structural frameworks and lays sub-flooring.
Applies decorative material to walls and ceilings.
Fits and installs prefabricated windows, doors, etc.
Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
Erects scaffolds and ladders to assist in the performance of duties.
Performs other related duties as assigned.