Carpenter II

Overview

Macalester College seeks to hire a Full Time Carpenter II to work in its Facilities Services Department. This position combines a variety of responsibilities of carpentry and general building maintenance.

As a Carpenter II, you will be part of the trades team that maintains college buildings and environments around campus. The trades group is responsible for all types of carpentry/general maintenance activities, which include planning, repairing, constructing, rebuilding and installing of wall and ceiling materials, windows, doors, cabinetry, restroom hardware, stairs, roofing and furniture in and around campus.

• Maintain, repair and installation work on walls, this could include: metal or wood construction, sheetrock and taping, plaster repair, marker and tack boards, vinyl base millwork, etc.
• Maintain, repair and installation work on windows, this could include: glass, glazing, hardware, storm screens, shades, blinds, drapes, millwork, etc.
• Maintain, repair and installation work on doors, this could include: glass, glazing, hardware, locks, storm doors, screens, thresholds, etc.
• Maintain, repair and installation work on flooring, this could include: carpet, VCT flooring, vinyl sheet flooring, ceramic tile, hardwood, etc.
• Maintain, repair and installation work on restroom equipment, this could include: partition panels, ADA railings and grab bars, shelving, mirrors, towel and soap dispensers, etc.
• Maintain, repair and installation work on ceilings, this could include: lay‑in ACT, spline ceilings, plaster, sheetrock, etc.
• Follow safe work practices and all environmental, health and safety policies and procedures.

• Minimum of 5‑8 years of experience that includes
  • Successful completion of an accredited carpenter apprenticeship program of 7,000 hours or equivalent full‑time carpenter experience as accepted by industry standards.
  • Minimum of two years of consecutive full‑time current employment as a journeyman carpenter, with demonstrated combination of commercial and residential construction experience.
• Possesses demonstrated knowledge of carpentry and general maintenance activities including the proper sequential order of repairing, constructing, rebuilding, and installing of windows, doors, flooring, walls and ceiling materials.
• Possesses demonstrated knowledge and experience in safely operating commonly used hand tools, power tools and shop woodworking machinery.
• Some locksmith experience to include building cores, cutting keys and repair and replacement of door hardware is preferred, but not required.

The hourly wage for this position will be $38.07 depending on experience.

At Macalester, we are proud to offer excellent comprehensive employee benefits.

• Outstanding vacation and sick time packages, plus an additional 10 holidays.
• Generous employer contribution to Health Savings Account.
• Free primary care for most services through Nice Healthcare when enrolled in a Macalester health plan.
• Access to the athletics fitness facility, wellness coaching, and activities.

These are just some of the great benefits Macalester has to offer! To see our full benefits packages and options, please visit our Benefits Page.

Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check is a condition of employment.

For best consideration, please submit your resume through the Macalester Employment Opportunities webpage. This is an immediate need and the review of applications will begin immediately.

Jaclyn Howard

Talent Acquisition Manager

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Macalester is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from everyone who would add richness to our community, including people of color, individuals with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA+ individuals.