Carpentry & Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and one of the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from a single-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with 149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.

Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach across the region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro, anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks and pines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historic downtown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; a modern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local and military-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest, offering expanded pathways to higher education for students across southeast Georgia.

Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters College of Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southern delivers academic programs backed by real-world experience, research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committed to helping every student go further than they thought possible.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation across its professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates who are ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, across the nation and around the world.

For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

Location

Armstrong Campus - Savannah, GA

Department Information

Armstrong Facility Operations

Job Summary

Supervise carpentry work for buildings across campus. Build, finish, inspect, repair, install, modify, rebuild, construct and maintain. Oversee completion of general and major carpentry work for multiple departments. Initiate, develop and complete preventative maintenance schedules to ensure building structures are maintained at a constant state of readiness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation of components to buildings, such as handrails, ramps, strobes, footings, gutters, gutter guards and vehicle directional signage, barricades and signage
• Oversee and manage the Carpentry and maintenance shops for preventative maintenance and general repairs to plumbing, electrical, hvac and carpentry needs
• Approve time in Oneusg for all employees that report to this position in the carpentry and maintenance shops
• Monitor TMA and make sure work orders are being addressed in a timely fashion for both Carpentry and Maintenance shops
• Receive and document all work tasks and work orders via electronic means
• Direct carpentry and maintenance conducted with complex machinery, powered equipment and sophisticated carpentry systems/tools
• Ensure compliance with safety codes
• Work closely with EHS on moisture and mold remediation
• Oversee Framing and install doors, windows, walls, structural stabilization, moisture remediation and mitigation, roofing, roofing sub-structures, concrete preparation and finishing, furniture fabrication (both metal and wood)
• Oversee Installation of interior ceiling grids, ceiling tiles, and flooring (i.e., carpet, ceramic tile and cove base systems), insulation applications (both foam and condensed fiber) and sheetrock installations/texturing and finishing

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Experience

• Five (5) or more years of related work experience utilizing power tools and hand tools in a commercial or contracted construction setting
• Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience

Proposed Salary

$31.25 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter
• 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 plan, prioritize, assign, train, develop and review work projects
• Attentive to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to analyze while multi-tasking
• Perform testing of components

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Provide technical advice to non-technical and technical audiences
• Knowledge of building codes

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Excellent listening and critical thinking skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled

Application review may begin as early as September 25, 2026.

Contact Information

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USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at 

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at 

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Proof of valid driver's license upon hire and throughout employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work generally performed in an office environment.
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours.
• Travel may be required.
• Ability to operate University motor vehicle.
• Work week may extends to evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• May be required to maneuver items weighing up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work performed in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Stand, bend, walk and lift as needed throughout the day.
• May be required to work from ladders or lifts to access elevated work areas.
• Exposure to noise, distractions, unpredictable behaviors, and/or to bio-hazardous material.
• May be required to work in confined spaces.

Background Check

• Position of Trust