Carpenter II
Job in
Kent, Portage County, Ohio, 44242, USA
Listed on 2026-07-05
Listing for:
Kent State University
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-05
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Carpentry, Building Maintenance, General Labor, Construction Labor / Trades
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title:
Carpenter II
Physical
Location:
Kent Campus - Kent, OH
Salary:
$24.94 - $26.05 (6 month rate)
Basic FunctionUnder general supervision, performs a variety of skilled carpentry work in constructing, erecting, installing, finishing, repairing and maintaining interior and exterior structures, roofing systems, furniture, signs, hardscapes and related components using appropriate carpentry procedures, hand and power tools, and other machinery. Reports to Carpentry Supervisor or other designated supervisor.
Examples of Duties- Performs rough and finished interior and exterior carpentry work; designs, fabricates, repairs, refinishes, and installs cabinets, furniture, counter tops, bulletin boards, partitions, shelves, signs, etc.
- Tears down old constructions; makes building maintenance repairs and alterations performing interior and exterior rough and finished carpentry work (e.g., remodels offices, builds partitions, ceilings, stairs, bridges, performs dry‑wall work, etc.).
- Collaborates with other trades persons regarding job/work orders.
- Determines and/or gathers necessary materials required to complete a job; monitors inventory levels and reports supply needs to supervisor; maintains records of jobs.
- Installs flooring to include: carpet (squares and broadloom), VCT, laminate and vinyl plank, sheet goods, hardwood, ceramic/porcelain tile, stone/quarry or similar.
- Installs ceiling systems to include: acoustical tile or panels, grid systems, black iron supports and similar.
- Fabricates, repairs, and installs door framings, casings, doors, locks, windows, window shades; replaces hardware, screens, mechanical and electric closures, brackets, and panic bars; may replace or install glass in windows and doors.
- Installs insulation (batt: cellulose, fiberglass, foam, etc.) in buildings and structures.
- Fabricates and installs counter tops and backsplash made of wood, laminate, solid surface, granite or similar materials.
- Installs and repairs roofing to include: both flat roofs (EPDM‑synthetic rubber roofing membrane, modified, rubber, rolled, etc.) and sloped roofs (shingled, metal, etc.). Performs roof and associated material inspections; installs and repairs flashing, wall caps, gutters, scuppers, drains, spouting, overflows, and similar. May be required to move pavers, ballasts, snow, ice, or similar man‑made or natural barrier to identify, locate and make repairs.
- Installs and repairs Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems (EFIS) such as Dryvit or similar product(s).
- Installs cement/concrete and associated forms; pours, finishes, cuts, seals cement; performs associated cement and concrete work. Builds associated forms.
- Erects steel structures, framing, forming, and other forms of iron/metal work.
- Cleans shop, oils, cleans, and repairs equipment, and sharpens tools.
- Drives vehicle to pick up and deliver personnel and materials; may operate fork lift to move lumber bundles, roofing materials, etc.
- May train and direct student employees or employees in a lower pay grade in proper carpentry procedures; may participate in training new employees.
- May assist other tradespersons as required.
- Performs related duties as required.
- High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of carpentry apprenticeship with valid journeyman card in industrial or commercial carpentry. Requires on and off‑campus travel.
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- High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of ten years skilled work experience in carpentry in all areas (e.g., rough, finished and cabinetry work, heavy timber construction). Requires on and off‑campus travel.
Valid Ohio driver's license with safe driving record.
Knowledge Of- Carpentry terminology and techniques
- Carpentry tools
- Appropriate safety practices
- Carpentry
- Use of hand and power tools
- Use of various types of aerial lifts and fall protection systems
- Interpret and apply blueprints and job estimates
- Lift 100 pounds and successfully use a Type IA ladder
- Perform mathematics associated with trade applications (e.g., geometry, adding fractions, etc.)
- Perform dry‑walling
- Read (e.g., damage reports, work orders), write (e.g., to record materials used, hours worked) and…
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