Carpenter II

Posting Number: S15280P

Working Title: Carpenter II

Classification

Title:

Carpenter III

Department: FMD-O M-Struct Maint Projects

Posting Type: External

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Salary: $50,000 or Comparable with Experience

This position performs advanced‑level carpentry work in support of facilities maintenance, construction, and the upkeep of physical structures. Responsibilities include diagnosing and resolving structural issues; installing, repairing, and replacing components of structural framing, fenestrations, façades, interior finishes, and roofing systems. The role is responsible for addressing complex construction‑related problems and routinely implementing preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance solutions. The position also serves as a crew lead on larger or more complex carpentry installation, repair, or replacement projects.

• Diagnose and resolve structural issues.
• Install, repair, and replace components of structural framing, fenestrations, façades, interior finishes, and roofing systems.
• Implement preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance solutions.
• Serve as crew lead on larger or more complex carpentry installation, repair, or replacement projects.
• Install and repair doors, frames, pre‑hung and slab doors, locks, pre‑hung windows, attic ladder sets, and replace window components.
• Perform rough framing duties using wood and metal materials.
• Cut, trim, hang, and finish doors, sliding doors, enclosures, and overhangs.
• Assist and instruct other carpenters on projects.
• Read and follow blueprints, shop drawings, and sketches.
• Document performed actions and timekeeping.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of related experience.

• Seven years of experience internal to the Facilities Management Division.
• Ten years external experience working in a structural maintenance or construction setting with aptitude for facilities maintenance, construction, and upkeep of physical properties relating to the carpentry trade.

• Advanced (Senior) Journeyman level trades person.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex structural failures.
• Advanced knowledge of the International Building Code.
• Experience installing and repairing doors, frames, pre‑hung and slab doors, locks, pre‑hung windows, attic ladder sets.
• Experience installing and replacing window frames, pre‑hung window units, and broken windows.
• Experience installing drywall, chalkboards, acoustic ceilings, floors.
• Experience constructing additions, extensions and alterations to existing structures.
• Experience operating a variety of carpentry equipment including saws, routers, drills, sanders, planers and various hand tools.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints, shop drawings and sketches.
• Ability to perform rough framing duties using wood and metal materials.
• Experience cutting and hanging trim work.
• Ability to instruct and assist other carpenters on projects; competence to instruct others in the proper use of tools operated in the carpentry trade.
• Developed ability to communicate pertinent and accurate information within the organization to facilitate multi‑personnel repair efforts.
• Competence to assess next steps and communicate to manager specific trade needs to resolve issues.
• Competence to perform all construction, remodel, repair, replacement and renovation duties in accordance with departmental standards and applicable code.

• Lift up to 75 lbs.
• Stand, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, and work with hands above head.
• Work in extreme conditions (hot or cold), trenches, confined spaces, attics, crawlspaces, mechanical rooms, etc.
• Work from a standard and extended ladder.

Driving is a responsibility of this position. The position is a position of trust and has security access. The position does not have direct interaction with children under 18 or direct patient care.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status.