Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Carpenter

Job : 283929
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers.

Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

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Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Structural Maintenance

Job Summary

Build, finish, inspect, repair, install, modify, rebuild, construct, and maintain residential and commercial structures made of wood and other related materials. Install cabinetry, siding, framing, trim, doors, and drywall.

Responsibilities

• Perform various carpentry duties to include framing and installing doors, windows, and walls
• Stabilize structures
• Complete minor roofing and roofing sub-structures repairs
• Install flooring (i.e., carpet, ceramic tile, cove base systems) Minor repair only
• Install sheetrock, ceiling grids and ceiling tiles
• Work with other trades on assignments
• Repair and reinforce furnishings, wall and various structures
• Removal of moisture damage materials and replacement

Required Qualifications


Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

Required Experience

• One (1) or more years of related work experiences utilizing power tools and hand tools in a commercial or contracted construction setting

Preferred Qualifications


Preferred Experience

• One (1) or more years Carpentry or construction work experience in higher education setting
• One (1) or more years Commercial construction experience
• One (1) or more years Residential construction experience

Proposed Salary

$19.15 - $23.97 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a bi-weekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities


ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, sketches and building plans
• Ability to measure accurately and calculate dimensions; ability to safely operate power tools and various hand tools
• Ability to analyze while multi-tasking
• Manage projects to fit budget, deadline and timeline decisions
• Identify appropriate materials and tools to efficiently and safely complete projects

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Attentive to detail
• Creative design and problem-solving skills
• Excellent listening and critical thinking skills
• Perform measurement of mechanical devices and components
• Identify appropriate materials and tools to efficiently and safely complete projects

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled

Application review may as early as April 9, 2025.

Contact Information

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