"CARPENTER"

Job Details

Posting Number: S14067P

Working Title: CARPENTER

Department: FMD-O&M-Struct Maint&Projects

About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department: The University of Georgia Facilities Management Division is the largest of seven (7) divisions reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Administration. The exceptional staff of over 900 personnel within the division manage, operate and maintain campus landscapes, buildings and infrastructure to promote the long-term sustainability of the University.

College/Unit/Department website: fmd.uga.edu

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time: Full Time

Additional Schedule Information: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM On occasion, employee may be required to perform duties after hours (evenings and weekends) due to emergency situations or planned work.

Advertised Salary: $43,000 or Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date: 08/28/2025

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 09/29/2025

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Classification Title: Carpenter II

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience

Position Summary: This is manual work at the journeyman level in both rough and finished carpentry. Work involves the construction and maintenance of structural woodwork and other woodwork involving the use of standard carpenter tools and power driven woodworking machinery. Assignments are normally made orally or in the form of sketches or blueprints. Work is inspected for satisfactory compliance with instructions, although routine repairs are usually made independently without supervision or review.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

• Comprehend and follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards of: mechanical and electrical building equipment, tools, and equipment associated with maintenance activities
• Relate well with others (customers, co-workers, supervisors, etc.).
• Use basic computer skills.
• Perform administrative functions related to building systems maintenance (complete forms, record filing, etc.).

Physical Demands:

• Stand, walk, crawl, stoop, bend, squat, work from standard and/or extended ladders.
• Lift up to 75 lbs. during a normal work shift.
• Driving as needed to perform job related duties.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Repairs and maintains doors, floors, windows, partitions, ceilings, and exteriors of buildings; builds and installs door and window framing. (60% of time)
• Builds wooden structures such as partitions, building, office additions, fences, and scaffolds and does sheeting and rough carpentry on buildings. Performs hand and bench work in carpentry workshop; operates planers, joiners, drill presses, power saws, sanders and other woodworking machinery. (30% of time)
• Repairs and maintains hand tools, saws, and other carpentry tools; installs locks, door knobs, and other building hardware. Performs related work as assigned. (10% of time)

Contact Details: For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name: Lisa Johnson

Recruitment Contact Email: lisawc@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone: 706-542-7453