Carpenter 2

Carpentry Position at Augusta UniversityWorking under minimal supervision, constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and fixtures throughout campus ensuring projects are completed and are in good working order. Prepares for campus carpentry projects by ensuring the proper tools, equipment, and supplies are available at the job site. Performs and completes indoor and outdoor general maintenance and repair projects throughout campus, including (but not limited to) responding to flooded buildings due to adverse weather events and other emergency repair situations. Cleans equipment, tools, and shop area including disposing of hazardous products to maintain the equipment and work area in a safe and operational manner. May be responsible for training, assisting or assigning tasks to other lower level carpenter positions.The job duties include, but are not limited to: Preventative Maintenance Perform building walk-throughs noting items in need of repairs; ceiling, doors, cabinetry, make needed repairs as possible. Document and create work orders for each repair need requiring additional time and materials. Perform roof preventative maintenance, according to OSHA guidelines, remove debris and keep drains clear, notify manager/supervisor of all known leaks. Manager/supervisor to work with roofing company for corrective actions. Keeps a real time account of parts/supplies inventory. Notify manager/supervisor of low parts/supplies for replacement orders. Perform all work in a neat and complete manner. Contacts customer when work is complete to ensure satisfaction. Responds to Work Request Respond to work orders in a quick and timely manner. Communicate with customer explaining if work order is completed or if further work needs to be completed. Communicate with the Manager/Lead any future work that needs to be completed to ensure all Augusta University equipment is effectively operating. Document and notify Manager/Lead of any equipment failure and/or potential failures. Document all corrective actions in detail on assigned work requests. Utilize radio/phone during scheduled work hours and respond as directed. Leadership Utilizes effective critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills to make decisions and communicates tactfully to Facilities Operations. Log and identify discrepancies and recommend corrective action. Perform work in a timely and professional manner Reads, interprets blueprints, specifications, shop drawings, to determine appropriate job requirements and procedures. Communications Consistently provide professional, accurate, tactful, and timely written and verbal communications to Facilities staff as well as other Augusta University staff. Establishes and maintains positive collaborative working relationships with Augusta University Facilities and its customers. Other Perform any other duties as assigned.High School diploma or GED from a recognized State or Federal accredited organization and a minimum of four years experience. Valid driver's license.Associate's degree from an accredited college or university. Preferred Experience Five or more years of experience in the field; Advanced technical training with the maintenance and construction field.Must have general mechanical aptitude and be able to safely and effectively operate hand tools, physically enter and work inside of small confined spaces, climb ladders and work at various heights. This position requires a moderate amount of physical exertion daily. That includes walking, lifting heavy objects up to (75lbs), kneeling, and crawling.Shift: Days/M-F. Position could be required to perform on-call duties or occasional mandatory overtime and adjusted work schedule to support after-hours work assignments. Pay Band: 8 Salary Minimum: $21.83/hour - $21.91/hour Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position Recruitment Period: 8/26/26 - Until Filled Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.The Human Resources Division will request a driver's history report for the identified top candidate(s) for this position. We will initiate this through our Background Check Vendor; this report will come from the Department of Motor Vehicles. The selected candidate must have a valid driver's license.This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success." Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.