Carpenter - Open to CSULB Employees Only

CSU Careers • Long Beach, CA

5h • $5,355 - $7,801 • Onsite

About The Position

Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)! Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus—one of the largest in the CSU system—serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives. As a member of the CSULB community, you’ll experience a dynamic environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference. Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches, year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It’s an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California has to offer. Join the California State University (CSU) and explore career opportunities that advance student success and strengthen California’s future—offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth. Job Summary Under the general supervision of the Director, Facilities Management and Supervising Carpenter performs a wide variety of skilled work in the maintenance, alteration, and repair or mechanical systems and buildings. Technical supervision is rarely available.

Requirements

• Equivalent to a high school diploma and journey-level carpenter skills similar to that acquired through the completion of a carpenter’s apprenticeship program required.
• Valid California driver's license required.
• Employees who are required to operate motorized vehicles and/or use their personal vehicle more than once a month on university business are required to take a mandatory Defensive Driving course and enroll in the DMV Employee Pull Notice (EPN) Program.
• Job involves lifting more than 40 pounds.
• Approximately half of the incumbent's time will be spent walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, or climbing.
• CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment.
• The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 17, 2017 as a condition of employment.
• Reside in the State of California.

Nice To Haves

• Current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Performs shop work such as building furniture-type cabinets, credenzas, bookcases, display cases, tables, formica, or laminate work, picture and map frames, shelves, various types of mail and storage boxes, working from and interpreting blueprints, making rough sketches and recommendations for metal and wall construction.
• Recognizes and selects appropriate lumber types and grades.
• Installs, repairs, replaces, and removes doors, windows, window frames, door frames of either wood or metal.
• Make forms for asphalt and concrete.
• Installation or minor repair of Venetian blinds, whiteboards, and roof repairs.
• Constructs wood and metal-type demountable walls and partitions with wood or gypsum panels and grid type drop ceilings.
• Acts as Supervising Carpenter in the absence of Supervising Carpenter.
• Perform a wide variety of skilled maintenance work and construction related tasks in the maintenance and repair of the building systems within facilities, building construction and repair work.
• Ensures that tools, equipment, and material on hand are appropriate and available to perform the job, efficiently and economically.
• Make reports to supervisor on completed work.
• Maintains cleanliness of shop premises and on all working projects in or around university structures.
• Assists in the maintenance of all Carpenter Shop equipment, performs inspection and repair on scheduled preventive maintenance program on university structures and grounds as necessary.

Benefits

• Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or length of service)
• 14 paid holidays
• 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
• A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
• Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
• Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
• Wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

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