Carpenter/General Maintenance Technician

Wilkes University • Wilkes-Barre, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Wilkes University is hiring a Carpenter in its Facilities Department. The role involves working independently and with colleagues to complete major and minor carpentry repairs throughout campus. The Carpenter responds to service requests and performs routine and preventive 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.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Employment is contingent on a thorough background screening. The posting also notes that additional clearances, including FBI fingerprinting and Pennsylvania criminal and child abuse clearances, are required for positions involving regular and unsupervised contact with minors.

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

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

Responsibilities

• Work independently and with colleagues to perform major and minor carpentry repairs throughout campus.
• Respond to requests for services.
• Perform routine and preventive 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
• Education Level: High school or GED