Carpenter II

Jacksonville State University; Jacksonville (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans (TRS, RSA-1, 403-B)

Health insurance

Long-term disability and life ins.

Tuition assistance

Paid and unpaid leave

Employee Assistance Program

Prescription assistance

Job summary

Jacksonville State University seeks a Carpenter II to perform journeyman-level carpentry, including construction, alteration, and repair of wooden structures and equipment. Duties include operating woodworking machinery, reading plans, and completing tasks with supervision as needed. The role may involve evening/ weekend events and varied hours.

The position requires high school diploma or GED and carpentry apprenticeship or equivalent experience. A valid Alabama driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and experience in carpentry or completion of a carpentry apprenticeship.
• A valid Alabama driver’s license at the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Performs general carpentry work as a skilled journeyman carpenter.
• Repairs tables, chairs, benches, cupboards, counter tops, book shelves, and computer tables.
• Performs limited cabinetmaker work to build bookcases, cabinets, shelves, and related structures.
• Operates woodworking machinery and power tools in shop.
• Reads work orders, MSDS sheets, plans, and shop manuals for use and repair of equipment.
• Repairs doors, locks, and flooring; maintains and sharpens hand tools.

Skills

Carpentry

Blueprint reading

Shop math

Reading plans and manuals

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Carpentry apprenticeship or experience

Tools

Power saws

Jointers

Wood lathe

Planers

Boring machines

Sanders

Paint striping machine

Job description

Department:

O and M Maintenance and Operations

Requested Start Date:

August 31, 2026

Salary:

$32,801.60 - $34,548.80 commensurate with experience

Normal Work Schedule:

7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday

May vary depending on University need and some evening and weekend for special events.

Job Summary:

The Carpenter II position consists of carpentry work at the journeyman level in the construction, alternation, and repair of wooden structures and equipment. Carpenter IIs perform skilled hand and bench carpentry duties including the operation of woodworking machinery. Work assignments are received in oral or written form and may consist of sketches or plans. Supervision may be exercised over one or two unskilled workers and work is checked by supervisor while in progress for compliance to instructions.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs general carpentry work as a skilled journeyman carpenter.
• Repairs tables, chairs, benches, cupboards, counter tops, book shelves, and computer tables.
• Performs limited cabinetmaker work to include building bookcases, cabinets, shelves, computer tables and related structures.
• Performs skilled bench work in shop, operating power saws, jointers, wood lathes, planers, and boring, sanding and mortising machines.
• Drives university vehicles in order to transport lumber, boards, tools and equipment to job sites. Unload vehicle and carriers lumber, tools, etc.
• Reads work orders, MSDS sheets, instructions for using and applying varnish, finish, and sealant; reads plans and drawings for buildings, and shop manuals for use and repair of equipment.
• Repairs mechanical doors and locks.
• Cleans and sharpens hand and bench tools. Files hand saws and other types of equipment.
• Repairs roofs and replaces broken glass.
• Constructs forms, pours and finishes concrete projects.
• Operates a paint striping machine.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Any combination of training and experience equivalent to: Completion of high school or the GED and experience in carpentry or the completion of an apprenticeship in the trade.
• A valid Alabama driver’s license at the time of appointment.

Required Documents:

1. Resume

Employee Benefits:

JSU strives to provide a great quality of life to our employees through an attractive, competitive benefits package for our full-time faculty and staff. These benefits enhance your salary as a JSU employee and are part of your total compensation package. Benefits include:

• Retirement Plans
  • Alabama Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS)
  • RSA-1 Deferred Compensation
  • 403-B Retirement Annuity (TIAA)
• Health Insurance
  • Medical (PEEHIP)
  • Optional plans: vision, dental, flexible spending plan, dependent care, cancer and hospital indemnity
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Paid and unpaid leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Prescription assistance

For additional information regarding benefits, please visit our website.

Clery Notice:

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, https://clerycenter.org/policy-resources/the-clery-act/ the Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three calendar years. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available online at: https://www.jsu.edu/police/docs/cleryannualreport.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity

Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.