Carpenter

Covenant College•Lookout Mountain, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Carpenter is responsible for the construction, maintenance, repair, and installation of carpentry-related building systems and components across Covenant College's campus. This position performs skilled carpentry work supporting the College's academic, residential, and administrative facilities while ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and with a high standard of craftsmanship. The Carpenter also supervises assigned student employees, assists with emergency response, coordinates with contractors as needed, and contributes to the overall maintenance and stewardship of the College's physical campus.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible carpentry experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of commercial construction methods, building maintenance, and carpentry repair techniques.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to safely operate hand and power tools.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to supervise and train student employees.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating heavy equipment, including articulating boom lifts, tractors, and backhoes.
Experience with cabinetry, millwork, and custom woodworking.
Working knowledge of Google Workspace applications.
Experience in institutional, commercial, or higher education facilities maintenance.

Responsibilities

Construct, install, maintain, repair, and replace structural building components including framing, flooring systems, walls, ceilings, roofs, trim, cabinetry, windows, doors, and related building elements.
Design, fabricate, and install custom carpentry projects to meet departmental and campus needs.
Repair, restore, and maintain furniture, cabinetry, millwork, doors, door hardware, windows, and other architectural finishes.
Replace broken or damaged windows and glazing as assigned.
Evaluate building conditions and recommend appropriate repair or replacement solutions.
Maintain a high standard of workmanship while ensuring repairs and installations comply with applicable building codes and safety standards.
Supervise, train, and mentor student employees assigned to the Carpentry Shop.
Instruct student workers in the safe operation of tools, equipment, and responsible work practices.
Assign, oversee, and inspect student work to ensure quality and safety expectations are met.
Maintain an organized, clean, and safe carpentry shop and work environment.
Maintain shop inventory and coordinate the procurement of materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to support ongoing operations.
Respond to after-hours emergency maintenance calls involving carpentry-related issues and assist other maintenance personnel during campus emergencies as needed.
Monitor and coordinate the work of outside contractors when assigned.
Safely operate College vehicles, lifts, tractors, backhoes, articulating boom lifts, and other equipment necessary to perform assigned responsibilities.
Support other Facilities personnel with cross-functional maintenance activities as operational needs require.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Maintenance Operations to support the mission and operational needs of Covenant College.