Carpenter II

Carpenter II

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Posting Number: S15280P

Working Title:

Carpenter II

Department: FMD-O&M-Struct Maint&Projects

Posting Type:
External Retirement Plan

Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area

Employment Type:

Employee (Full Time)

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM (On occasion, employee may be required to perform duties after hours due to emergency situations or planned work.)

Advertised Salary: $50,000 or commensurate with experience

Posting Date: 06/11/2026

Open until filled:
Yes

No Closing Date: 06/25/2026

Proposed Starting Date: 07/20/2026

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, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience

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

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.
• Address complex construction-related problems and implement preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance solutions.
• Serve as a crew lead on larger or more complex carpentry projects.
• Coordinate with trade leads, shop manager, engineers, project managers, and operations and maintenance leadership.

• Advanced (Senior) Journeyman level tradesperson.
• 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…