Campus Carpenter: Build, Restore & Lead Facilities Projects

George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings

Time off & leave

Tuition benefits

Job summary

George Washington University is seeking a skilled Carpenter for its Facilities Buildings & Grounds team at Foggy Bottom, Washington, DC. The role supports remodeling, fabrication, and repairs across campus with a 40-hour workweek and on-site duties.

You will follow blueprints, repair doors and furniture, lay flooring, install window glass, and help estimate project costs, while meeting DC Building Code safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus at least 1.5 years of relevant professional experience.
• OR a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field, conferred by the start date.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Follow written job orders, blueprints, and sketches to build, restore, and repair doors, partitions, and walls to aid remodeling and alterations of buildings and offices.
• Build, repair, finish, and refinish furniture, including cabinets, bookcases, cornices, and paneling.
• Lay and repair linoleum and tile.
• Repair and remodel window frames and install window glass.
• Operate and maintain shop equipment and tools such as sanders, planes, lathes, power saws, and drills.
• Assign, inspect, and assist with work orders performed by peers on large jobs, ensuring safety standards and applicable D.C. Building Code regulations are followed.
• Assist with estimating the costs, time, manpower, and material needed for projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience

Tools

Power tools

Shop equipment operation

Job description

George Washington University is seeking a skilled Carpenter for its Facilities Buildings & Grounds team at Foggy Bottom, Washington, DC. The role supports remodeling, fabrication, and repairs across campus with a 40-hour workweek and on-site duties.

You will follow blueprints, repair doors and furniture, lay flooring, install window glass, and help estimate project costs, while meeting DC Building Code safety standards.