Carpenter (2 positions)

Colgate University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate University is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join our Facilities - Trades team in Hamilton, NY. This full-time role handles wood, masonry, doors, windows and related carpentry tasks across campus.

You will work with campus customers, ground teams and outside contractors, perform layout, estimates, and ensure safety compliance, with occasional on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification from a carpentry trade program is preferred.
• Experience with hanging/patching sheetrock and trim work, door/window systems.

Responsibilities

• Constructs, erects, installs and repairs wood and masonry structures and fixtures from blueprints or instructions.
• Proficient in installation of wall hangings (vinyl, acoustical, drapery, etc.).
• Proficient with hand and power tools necessary to perform duties.
• Repair doors, windows, drywall, and cabinetry; finish work and maintain shop records.
• Coordinate with campus customers and other trades to schedule and complete work.

Skills

Carpentry

Sheetrock & plaster

Finishing/trim work

Customer service

Computer skills (Word, Excel, Gmail)

Education

High School diploma

Trade school certification in carpentry

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Ladders/scaffolding

Job description

Department Statement:

It is the mission of the Facilities Department at Colgate University to create the safest, cleanest, and most comfortable environment that further distinguishes Colgate University as a world-class educational institution. We work hard as part of a unified team, to make everyone who arrives on campus feel welcomed.

Colgate University

Carpenter (2 positions)

Requisition Number: 2026S058Posting

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Division: Finance and Administration

Department: Facilities - Trades

Wage/Salary Range

Department Statement:

It is the mission of the Facilities Department at Colgate University to create the safest, cleanest, and most comfortable environment that further distinguishes Colgate University as a world-class educational institution. We work hard as part of a unified team, to make everyone who arrives on campus feel welcomed.

“One team, one mission”

Accountabilities

The Facilities Department provides the physical environment, utilities, and facilities support services necessary to promote the educational and research activities of the university. To ensure quality service to our community, we provide strong coordination and communications between multi-functional groups and our customers, with a customer-oriented approach. Training and development of self-directed teams promotes a work environment that encourages employee initiative, engagement and development.

Duties And Accountabilities Include

• Constructs, erects, installs and repairs wood and masonry structures and fixtures of wood working from blueprints, drawings, written or oral instructions.
• Proficient in installation of multiple wall hangings (Vinyl, acoustical, draperies, etc.).
• Proficient with the use of hand and power tools, such as hammer, trowels, screw guns, table, chop saws, etc., essential to perform all assigned duties.
• Remove, hang, patch sheet rock, make plaster repairs, perform trim work and make cabinetry and furniture repairs.
• Mix mortar, build, erect and repair stone, brick structures such as walls, sidewalks, curbstones and perform ceramic and quarry tile installations.
• Perform associated preparation work (i.e. form and frame work, trim setting, erect scaffolding.)
• Conducts own layout for assigned jobs which includes estimating labor hours, materials and support staff needed and maintains accurate record of labor and materials ordered.
• Perform minor roof work and repairs.
• Prepare, tape and finish unfinished sheetrock or similar materials.
• Maintain a spirit of cooperation, exercising self-discipline, diplomacy, and tact in dealing with all other university personnel.
• Perform repairs on door hardware and locking systems.
• Perform repairs on multiple different door and window systems. (IE. Hollow metal frames, Aluminum storefront, sliding, etc.)
• Work independently, without direct supervision, and coordinate work with others.
• Works under the direction of the carpenter foreperson.
• Work closely with campus customers to understand their needs, to coordinate and schedule work and close out jobs.
• Work closely with other Architectural Trades Journeypersons and help team members as needed.
• Oversee outside contractors work to ensure Colgate standards are met and must be able to oversee apprentices and/or summer and casual wage hires.
• Recording work order entries, material and labor, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Demonstrates ability to provide professional communications in all interactions, including face-to-face, phone, radio or written.
• Demonstrates ability to listen to customers and transfer to actual needs and appropriately provide solutions and information for all types of users.
• Demonstrates ability to diffuse the most challenging situations and remain calm and focused and escape as required.
• Demonstrates use of all safety regulations (federal, state and local), as well as Colgate policies, practices and procedures to carry out duties in a safe manner related to carrying out duties.
• Demonstrates an ability to work as part of a unified team, with positive relationships with all members of the department.
• Demonstrates strong coordination and communication between multi-functional teams to get the job done and done well.

Professional Experience/Qualifications

• Experience with hanging and patching sheet rock, as well as plaster repairs.
• Experience in performing trim work, making cabinetry and furniture repairs, constructing framing, etc.
• Experience with installation and repair various commercial and residential door/window systems.
• Experience in varies types of suspension ceiling grids and tiles.
• Previous masonry and tiling experience.
• Experience interacting with team members and other campus constituents with a positive attitude.
• Experience working independently, as well as part of a team and coordinating with other trade shops.
• Must have basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Gmail, with the ability to use computer programs to complete work order entries, material procurement, estimating, and other shop related activities.
• Commercial and Residential construction work settings.
• Able to work nights, weekends and holidays, as may be required.
• Requires excellent customer service skills.
• Must be capable of working in a setting with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff and visitors on a daily basis.
• Must be able and capable of learning new systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated communication skills (verbal and written).
• Completion of Trade school desired.
• 10-hour Osha training course
• Additional experience painting.
• Knowledgeable in NYS Building Codes.

Education

High School diploma (or equivalent) is required or a combination or education and experience from which comparable skills have been acquired is required.

At Least One Of The Following Is Required

• Certification from a 4 or 5 year accredited carpentry apprentice program and 2 years of carpentry journeyperson level field experience.
• Graduation from 2 year certified construction trade school plus 3 years of actively working in the carpentry field at journeyperson level.
• Proof of 5 consecutive years as a journeyperson carpenter in the field.

Other Information

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., must be available for on-call and scheduled overtime, including nights, weekends and holidays, as may be required.

Job Open Date: 08/07/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled: No

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e‑mail at [e-mail].