Carpenter (Levels 1-2)

Department


Facilities - Maintenance


Responsibilities

• Builds, erects, installs, and repairs forms, structures, and other fixtures made from wood and other materials as needed to assist with various types of construction projects. Installs and/or repairs kitchen cabinets, vanities, and shelving units, along with other general carpentry duties. Repairs furniture tables, chairs, etc. Repairs and/or installs new doors and hardware. Utilizes various hand and power tools to securely build assigned projects. Assists other trades as needed, such as locksmith, plasterer, and painters.
• Operates vehicles to carry supplies and travel campus-wide to perform various skilled maintenance. Loads and unloads necessary equipment and materials. Review plans and work orders to ensure correct completion of scope of work. Documents work performed and orders materials on appropriate departmental forms. Follows established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean environment. Moves necessary materials around job site. Cleans up work site debris.
• Responsible for security, safety, and maintenance of all equipment, supplies, and vehicles. Maintains tools and equipment ensuring all hand and power tools are in proper working condition and reports maintenance problems to the supervisor. Organizes and cleans assigned shop areas. Prepares requests for materials and supplies.
• Performs additional maintenance and supervises helpers as required to include minor plaster, sheet rock repairs and replacement of floor tiles, ceramic tiles, and damaged carpet campus-wide.

Qualifications

• A valid State of Florida or Georgia Driver's License or the ability to obtain one upon hire.
• High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience, or a combination of post-high school education and experience equal to two years. A technical or vocational degree in an appropriate building trade area may substitute for experience.

University Information


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Anticipated Salary Range


The anticipated starting salary is $37,800, commensurate with experience.


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How To Apply


If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.


How To Apply


If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.


Veterans' Preference


Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Veterans' Preference applies to University Support Personnel System (USPS) positions only.

IMPORTANT: To claim Veterans' Preference, select "yes" to the question on the application questionnaire and upload a DD-214 (or equivalent), the Veterans' Preference Certification form, and other documentation if applicable with your online application before midnight of the position closing date.

Click the links for Veterans' Preference eligibility requirements and Veterans' Preference required documentation (PDF) , or call FSU Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io .

Considerations


This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .


Equal Employment Opportunity


FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.