Carpentry & Maintenance Supervisor

Job ID: 296871
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Structural Maintenance

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

Proposed Salary

$22.36 - $27.95 per hour

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

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Schedule of Availability
• 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
• Provide technical advice to non-technical and technical audience

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Knowledge of building codes

SKILLS

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

Apply Before Date

May 14, 2026

Application review may begin as early as April 8, 2026.