Carpenter

Florida Institute of Technology; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, FL is seeking a dedicated carpenter for a temporary position. The role requires the ability to work independently or in a team to perform framing, trim work, cabinetry, drywall, and other carpentry duties across residential and commercial projects.

Work hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with occasional overtime opportunities. The university emphasizes equal opportunity and safety in campus facilities management.

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry tasks such as framing, trim work, cabinetry, drywall installation and finishing, and general construction duties.

Responsibilities

• Framing and structural work
• Trim and finish carpentry
• Cabinetry installation and repairs
• Drywall installation and finishing
• Commercial grid work and flooring tasks
• Roof repairs, doors and windows work
• Glass replacement and related installations
• Small concrete jobs and TV installations
• Residential and commercial remodeling
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Carpentry

Job description

This is a temporary position. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled carpenter who has a positive attitude and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Florida Institute of Technology is a growing, top-ranked university with over 2,000,000 square feet of facilities to maintain.

The job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to,

• framing
• trim work
• cabinetry
• drywall
• commercial grid work
• flooring
• roof repairs
• doors
• windows
• glass replacement
• small concrete jobs
• TV installations
• both residential and commercial remodeling
• other duties as assigned

Work hours are from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with opportunities for occasional overtime.

Equal Opportunity Florida Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policy may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Director and Investigator at 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, or email [e-mail], or [phone]; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Americans with Disabilities Act Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100.

Annual Security & Fire Safety Report The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges and universities, both public and private, participating in federal student aid programs to disclose campus safety information, and imposes certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual violence and emergency situations. Florida Tech’s 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The numbers provided include crime statistics that were reported to local law enforcement agencies, campus security and other Campus Security Authorities. The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding campus safety and security measures; descriptions of prevention and awareness programs; related university procedures and important guidance; and other essential safety information. You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place, during normal business hours, or by accessing the following website 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). We are an E-verify employer.

The premier private technological university in the Southeast, Florida Tech is a Tier 1 Best National University (U.S. News & World Report) and a Top Technical Institute (Fiske Guide to Colleges), as well as a Best Value University (Forbes) and a top 100 global university for graduate employability (GEURS). Florida Tech is known worldwide for its strengths in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, aviation, autism treatment, biomedical science, cybersecurity and machine-learning, and marine science. It offers more than 150 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in engineering, science, computing, aeronautics, business, psychology and the liberal arts. The university is located in the dynamic and innovative city of Melbourne in the heart of the “Space Coast,” where students have been watching rocket launches from campus since the dawn of the Space Race. Learn how Florida Tech is making history and shaping the future at floridatech.edu. Find stories about our relentless pursuit of greatness at floridatech.edu/news.