Carpenter/General Maintenance Technician

Wilkes University • Wilkes-Barre, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Wilkes University is hiring a Carpenter in its Facilities Department. The role involves performing major and minor carpentry repairs throughout campus, independently and in collaboration with colleagues. The successful candidate will respond to service requests and perform routine and preventative maintenance on doors, partitions, locks and door hardware, windows and window treatments, flooring, roofs and roof systems, room furnishings, and other items and systems. The position also maintains, constructs, repairs, renovates, alters, and installs a wide variety of building materials throughout the university.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, proficient technical skills for associated tasks, the ability to lift 50 pounds, and the ability to read and understand safety regulations and other relevant documentation. A minimum of five years of prior experience in all aspects of carpentry is ideal. Practical knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and painting trades and basic computer knowledge are preferred. Candidates must successfully pass a background check. Employment may require additional clearances, including FBI fingerprinting and Pennsylvania criminal and child abuse clearances, for positions involving regular and unsupervised contact with minors.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants should include a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, and three references. Wilkes University encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and states that it does not discriminate in employment or educational programs and activities on the listed protected grounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proficient technical skills to perform associated tasks.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to read and comprehend safety regulations and other documentation pertinent to the position.
• Successfully pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of five years of prior experience in all aspects of the carpentry field.
• Practical knowledge of various trades, including electrical, plumbing, and painting.
• Basic knowledge of computers, including Word, Excel, and web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform major and minor carpentry repairs throughout campus, independently and in collaboration with colleagues.
• Respond to requests for services.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on doors, partitions, locks and door hardware, windows and window treatments, flooring, roofs and roof systems, room furnishings, and other items and systems.
• Maintain, construct, repair, renovate, alter, and install a wide variety of building materials throughout the university.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED