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Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Job in Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey, 07043, USA
Listing for: Montclair State University
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-22
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Carpentry, Building Maintenance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
* ** Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae
** for automatic population of information to the application.
* The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.
* ** Review information
** and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.
* In the **“My Experience”
** section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.
*
* Note:

** If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.
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* PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

*** Repairs broken and malfunctioning furniture, doors and closers (including minor adjustments to electrical doors, and related hardware), window cords and sashes, screens, door hardware, panic bars, handles, door access devices, glass panes, and other types of equipment.
* Makes and installs wood and plastic signs, window frames and sashes, screens, trim, doors, wood flooring, ceiling tiles, siding, sheathing, stairs, railing porches, cabinets, and simple furniture.
* Constructs and repairs buildings and structures, making use of any appropriate wood joints such as dovetail, miter, mortise, and tenon.
* Replaces damaged ceiling panels, tiles, wall coverings (sheet rock, paneling etc.), or floor segments such as inlaid parquet pieces.
* Builds/ assembles bookcases, cabinets, tables, brackets, stands, screens, partitions, and other types of structures, furniture and equipment.
* Makes various types of rafter cuts; lays out and cuts stair horse stringers; erects scaffolding; constructs and installs cribbing and form for concrete; sets and operates a variety of woodworking machines including power saws and attachments, planers, jointers, sanders, electric drills, and routers.
* Makes emergency carpentry repairs.
* Instructs assistants (such as repairers) in carpentry work and ensures their safety, custody, and work progress.
* Builds and makes repairs to special truck bodies.
* Makes time and materials estimates. Makes reports of personnel, time supplies, and work completed.
* Maintains record and may be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
* Performs appropriate Preventive Maintenance on all carpentry related entities inclusive of all doors and door entry accessories such as closers, hinges, handles, panic bars, hold open devices etc.
* Provides appropriate communication and customer service to external and internal customers.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.
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* QUALIFICATIONS:

*** Three (3) years of experience in carpentry work involving the layout, construction, repair, and maintenance of buildings and office equipment and furnishings.
* A valid New Jersey driver's license.
* Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
* A Carpenter License.
* Knowledge of methods and problems involved in inspecting, repairing, constructing and maintaining buildings, furniture, structural openings, windows, sashes, screens, door hardware and other equipment.

Building on a distinguished history dating back to 1908, Montclair State University has evolved from an institution that was a recognized leader in teacher education to an R2 research institution ranked as one of the 100 best public doctoral universities in the nation. The University serves 22,000 undergraduate and graduate students with more than 300 doctoral, master's and baccalaureate programs provided by 13 colleges and schools.

Situated on a beautiful 252-acre campus just 12 miles from New York City, Montclair delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university while retaining the supportive and personalized academic environment that provides a feeling of community more typical of smaller institutions.

Montclair State University is proud to be committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate in its recruitment and employment practices. The University is an inclusive, richly diverse community that fosters mutual respect, tolerance and understanding among all students and employees.
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