Carpenter

University Of Florida; Gainesville (FL); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida on Main Campus in Gainesville seeks a skilled carpenter/mason to perform general carpentry and maintenance for residence hall facilities. The role involves cabinet fabrication, CNC-assisted millwork, and repairing furniture and structures as needed.

Requirements include an approved carpentry apprenticeship or equivalent education and three years of experience, plus a valid Florida driver’s license. Proficiency with CAD/Nest and CNC workflows is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved apprenticeship program in carpentry; or a high school diploma or equivalent and three years of relevant experience.
• Valid FL driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform general carpentry or maintenance for residence hall facilities as directed.
• Operate power and hand tools to construct or assemble cabinets and millwork.
• Fabricate or repair counters, benches, partitions, or other wooden structures.
• Input and process work order requests using web-based work order management system.
• Read blueprints and CAD/Nest/CNC processes.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Work order systems

Hand tools

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Carpentry apprenticeship

High school diploma

Tools

CNC machine programs

Cabinetry tools

Job description

Job no: 541112
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department: 07700500 - HO-FURNITURE SHOP

Classification Title:

Completion of an approved apprenticeship program in carpentry; or a high school diploma or equivalent and three years of relevant experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Job Description:

Perform general carpentry or maintenance for residence hall facilities as directed

• Perform general carpentry tasks using power and hand tools (e.g. table saws, planers operate jointers, drill press, router, and shaping tools) to construct or assemble furniture parts, laminate and finish file cabinets and countertops, install cabinets and associated components, as well as fabricate and install multiple forms of millwork products.
• Assists with cutting, assembling, laminating, covering, delivering, and installing cabinetry and related items such as kitchen cabinets, bathroom cabinets, desks, and wardrobes.
• Fabricate or repair counters, benches, partitions, or other wooden structures, such as sheds or outbuildings
• Responsible for collecting field measurement necessary to design cabinetry.
• Design cabinetry in computer aided design software; Nest designed cabinets into the computer numerical control (CNC) machine’s program for millwork fabrication.
• Monitor and assist in the management of workflow, productivity, and quality tolerances of output from the CNC machine needed to efficiently provide materials needed for assembly on the shop floor.
• Repairs and maintains current furniture such as striping or refinishing of furniture.
• Input and process work order requests utilizing web-based work order management system
• Read and interpret blueprints/schematic drawings and specifications.
• Reference maintenance manuals for task completion.
• Complete door, frame, and lock repair, replacement, and/or installations.
• Performs demolition of carpentry materials in maintenance and renovation of apartments, residence halls, and tenant occupied spaces.
• Use issued air purifying respirator; abide by the UF EH&S Respiratory Protection Program.

Assist with assigned general maintenance tasks for residence hall facilities as directed

• Prepare and paint and/or repair parts of building structures, interior and exterior surfaces of buildings, furniture, and equipment
• Fabricate or repair counters, benches, partitions, or other wooden structures, such as sheds or outbuildings

Assist in maintaining inventory of materials, supplies, tools and/or equipment throughout area of responsibility; ensure organized workstations and storage closets with necessary materials as directed

• Perform general cleaning duties after the completion of maintenance tasks both interior and exterior

$22.03 hourly

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an approved apprenticeship program in carpentry; or a high school diploma or equivalent and three years of relevant experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Valid FL driver's license.

Preferred

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

• Two (2) years of experience and general working knowledge of cabinet stiles (face frame and frameless construction), types of materials (e.g. woods, laminates, and solid surfaces), and finishing (e.g. paint, stain)
• Understanding of furniture repair and general maintenance
• Experience reading blueprints and cabinet layouts
• Elevated level of knowledge in the materials, principles, practices, and use of tools in the carpentry field; such as use of computer numerical control (CNC) machine program for millwork fabrication

SKILLS

• Demonstrated proficiency with computers and basic software applications (e.g. work order management systems, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to communicate with various levels of staff
• Skill in using hand tools and equipment
• Demonstrated attention to detail, professionalism, dependability, and timeliness
• Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills

ABILITIES

• Ability to use the listed software to machine parts for the production of cabinetry and other products
• Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of residents, tenants, and/or guests.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a multifaceted environment

This position is eligible for Veteran’s preference. If you are claiming Veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

Health Assessment Required:

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Advertised: 28 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 26 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.