Carpenter

Santa Fe College; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Fe College in Gainesville, FL seeks a skilled Carpenter to support Facilities Services in maintaining campus facilities, grounds and infrastructure, ensuring safety and ADA compliance.

The role covers flooring, roofing, masonry, drywall, painting, cabinetry, tilework and coordination with other trades; you will inspect, log work orders, and respond to emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Carpentry certification from a recognized vocational or trade school.
• Two years of related commercial work experience or four years of related work experience (vocational/technical training may substitute).

Responsibilities

• Completes internal and external repairs to maintain structural integrity, aesthetics and safety.
• Performs minor renovations, maintenance, and repairs for offices, classrooms, and other areas.
• Assembles, installs and repairs furniture and equipment.
• Responds to emergency repair calls to ensure safety and timely repair.
• Coordinates with supervisor to schedule and prioritize work orders.

Skills

Safety compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Time management

Problem solving

Adaptability

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Carpentry certification

Job description

Compensation

$39,686.00 Annual

Job Description Summary

The application deadline for this position is 11:59pm EST onOctober 21, 2026.

Santa Fe College’s Facilities Services supports the college’smission by creating environments that sustain the needs of thecollege community. The department maintains and enhances collegefacilities, grounds and infrastructure in a safe and responsiblemanner. SF’s values reside directly in the department’s dedicationto quality service for students, employees, and thecommunity.

The Carpenter performs multiple aspects of applied carpentry in themaintenance of college facilities and maintains the integrity andsafety of facility infrastructure as related to carpentryincluding, but not limited to, flooring, roofing, masonry, drywall,painting, cabinetry and tilework.

Job Description

Responsibilities and Duties Include

• Completes all internal and external repairs of SF facilities tomaintain structural integrity, aesthetics and safety of allfacilities.
• Performs minor renovations, maintenance, and repairs foroffices, classrooms, and other areas.
• Assembles, installs and makes minor repairs to furniture andequipment.
• Responds to emergency repair calls to ensure a safe environmentand timely repair and resolution of issues.
• Works with supervisor to schedule and prioritize work ordersbased on availability and college need.
• Works with other trades to coordinate and schedule neededrepairs and work.
• Works from aerial lift and elevated platforms up to 65feet.
• Research new techniques and ideas for special projects asneeded.
• Utilizes computer to find parts and log all work orders.
• Cleans and maintain tools and shop equipment.
• Practices proper work methods and techniques; comply withapplicable standards and specifications; enforce safety regulationsto ensure compliance in providing a safe environment for staff,faculty, contractors, visitors and students.
• Provides routine inspections of facilities to monitor neededrepairs; perform preventative maintenance inspections forroofs.
• Ensures ADAAA and Florida Building Code compliance withcarpentry repairs, renovations, and construction.

• Assists other trades as needed.
• Promotes and adhere to all recognized safety practices andstandards.
• Keeps a record of operating procedures and may share positionspecific knowledge, including use of collegewide ERP and relatedsystem processes, by providing guidance on standard operations andestablished departmental procedures as needed.
• Provides service to the college through participation inevents, committees, and other college activities.
• Complies with all published College Rules, procedures,guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees,including but not limited to those related to document retentionand destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
• Strictly honors the privacy, security, and confidentiality ofrecords and other sensitive information according to appropriatestate, federal, and college regulations, policies, andprocedures.
• Provides service excellence through courteous, informed,accessible, and professional engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: A high school diploma or equivalent. Carpentrycertification from a recognized vocational or trade school with two(2) years of related commercial work experience or four (4) yearsof related work experience (appropriate vocational/technicaltraining may substitute at an equivalent rate for the requiredexperience).

Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will beconducted. Applicants must have a valid Florida Class E Operator(driver’s) license and be authorized to drive for thecollege.

Preferred: Carpentry certification from a recognized vocationalor trade school as well as a working knowledge of ADAAA, FloridaBuilding Code, and other local, state and federal regulation codes.Ability to interpret and implement technical specifications such asblueprints, drawings and instructions to adhere to project plansand timelines.

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work successfully in a multi-culturalenvironment.
• Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive,able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapidgrowth environment.
• Communication – able to effectively communicate in aprofessional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner usingpreferred method and level as applicable to the job.
• Customer Service – ability to respond promptly and courteouslyto all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patienceand persistence when helping students with little or no computerskills.
• Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism,civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-relatedactions.
• Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule,and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within orahead of established time frames.
• Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues,determining their cause, developing creative solutions, andfollowing through with implementing resolutions.
• Team Orientation & Interpersonal — highly motivatedteam-player with ability to develop and maintain collaborativerelationships with all levels within and external to theorganization.
• Relationship Management – able to personally provide high levelof interactive service to others, building relationships andaddressing identified needs.
• Results Orientation – proven ability to set and exceedestablished targets.
• Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to detail.
• Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate,manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously toswiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action,and apply the appropriate response.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS),please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will beaffected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Yourcurrent retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemedineligible depending upon the date of yourretirement.

Santa Fe College (SF) is committed to maintaining a work andeducational environment that embraces diversity and where no memberof the college community is excluded from participation in, deniedthe benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any collegeprogram or activity based on: their race, ethnicity, nationalorigin, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy status,gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, geneticinformation, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran status.This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and, tothe extent possible, to third parties, applicants for admission,applicants for employment, and the general public. sfcollege.edu/eaeo

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies or concerns aboutdiscrimination or harassment, including concerns about sexualharassment or sexual violence under Title IX, should be directedto: [e-mail]

Santa Fe College reserves the right to extend deadlines and/or notto offer advertised positions. Preference will be given to eligibleveterans and spouses of veterans.