Carpenter - Open to CSULB Employees Only

California State University, Long Beach • Long Beach, CA

1d • $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.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of the materials, methods, and tools used in the repair of mechanical equipment, building maintenance, and construction-related work.
• Demonstrated skill in performing these duties safely and effectively.
• Proficient in the use and maintenance of machinery, hand tools, and power tools associated with maintenance and carpentry.
• Ability to build, install, and repair structural woodwork, flooring, ceilings, and cabinetry while consistently delivering high-quality customer service.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable safety regulations, including Industrial Accident Commission safety orders related to heating, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from plans, drawings, specifications, and written instructions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Capable of estimating labor and material requirements.
• Ability to maintain accurate records through manual and computerized systems, and retrieving work-related data as needed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to follow procedural directions.
• Ability to instruct and support unskilled and semi-skilled assistants.
• Ability to lead and coordinate small crews of skilled trades workers.
• Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
• Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.
• Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."
• 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.

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

• Paid Time Off: Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or length of service), 14 paid holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
• Health Coverage: A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plans: Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
• Educational Benefits: Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
• Additional Benefits: 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