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Carpenter - Facilities Division
Job in
West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, 19383, USA
Listed on 2026-07-04
Listing for:
West Chester University of PA
Per diem
position Listed on 2026-07-04
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Carpentry, Building Maintenance, Construction Labor / Trades, Building & Residential Construction
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania's Facilities Division invites applicants for the position of Carpenter.
The shift for the position is Monday to Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania.
We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.
In supporting the mission of West Chester University, the Facilities Division designs, constructs and maintains a dynamic, safe, and sustainable campus to continually advance its nationally benchmarked living and learning community. Under the supervision of the Carpenter Shop Foreman, the selected candidate will perform journey level work in the carpentry trade. This position has a high focus on all aspects of carpentry and will also assist with roofing and masonry work as needed.
Responsibilities include:
* Ensure all carpentry work is in adherence to specifications and standards set by the University, Federal, State, and local municipalities.
* Read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, specifications, and technical manuals.
* Estimate labor, materials, and time requirements for assigned carpentry projects.
* Participate in all interior/exterior carpentry work performed on campus.
* Maintain records of completed work orders, preventative maintenance, inspections, and material usage.
* Participate in all interior/exterior carpentry work performed on campus.
* Ability to work from heights using lifts (80 lbs.), bucket truck, ladders & scaffolding, both interior and exterior
* Utilize a variety of carpentry and masonry hand tools, portable and stationary power tools, and leveling and measuring instruments.
* Install and repair, countertops, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, building framing and a variety of finish trim work.
* Construct, install, repair, and maintain doors, frames, windows, cabinetry, furniture, partitions, ceilings, and flooring systems.
* Perform minor bathroom, office, kitchen classroom renovations.
* Ability to layout and install various types of flooring i.e. carpet, tile, wood.
* Operate and maintain advanced carpentry tools, woodworking machinery, lifts, and power equipment safely and efficiently.
* Respond to emergency maintenance calls involving structural damage, security concerns, or facility repairs.
* Coordinate work activities with facilities management staff, contractors, electricians, plumbers, painters, and HVAC personnel.
* Assist with event setups, classroom modifications, and campus improvement projects
* Maintain and repair all spouting, metal roofing parts, and flashing for buildings. Maintain and repair roofing systems made up of asphalt, rubber, shingles, tile and slate. Clean, maintain, repair and install rainspouts, eave boxes, gutters and roof drains.
* Construct forms, mix and pour concrete, and apply different finishes in accordance to all building standards and codes.
* Assist mason with minor masonry work on buildings i.e. pointing, stone/block/stucco repair.
* Perform other duties as assigned
As a member of the Facilities Divisional staff, this position is deemed essential. Essential employees must remain or report to work during partial or full day closings of the…
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