Carpenter, Senior

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Georgia State University in Atlanta is seeking a Senior Carpenter to join the Maintenance and Operations Department, leading a small team while performing skilled carpentry tasks such as building, repairing, refinishing, and installing office furniture.

The role emphasizes blueprint reading, material selection, and safe use of hand and power tools, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a salary range of $43,100 to $51,800.

Qualifications

• Technical or vocational degree with 2 years related carpentry experience, or HS diploma/GED with 4 years related experience.
• Knowledge of carpentry equipment, practices and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Proficient in using hand and power tools.
• Ability to climb ladders/scaffolds.
• Ability to access confined spaces.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Builds and repairs desks, tables, chairs, bookcases, etc.
• Builds room partitions and other structures.
• Studies blueprints and building plans to determine materials and dimensions.
• Select materials for projects.
• Repairs and maintains doors, cabinets, floors and other structures.
• Installs doors, windows, tiles, floors, ceilings, etc.
• Performs bench work in the carpentry shop.
• Marks cutting lines and shapes materials to measurements.
• Assembles, cuts, and shapes materials and fastens them together.

Skills

Carpentry knowledge

Hand tools

Ladders & scaffolds

Confined spaces

Blueprints

Written & oral instructions

Education

Technical or vocational degree + 2 yrs exp

Job description

Facilities Management Services

Building Maintenance - Zone 04

Location: Atlanta Campus *Location is subject to change*: Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. *Shift subject to change*: Salary Range: $43,100 - $51,800: These are exciting times at the Maintenance and Operations Department. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.

Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team.

The Maintenance and Operations Department seeks (1) Carpenter, Senior to join the already awesome team, taking the Maintenance and Operations Department to the next level of excellence!

WHAT MAKES the Maintenance and Operations Department A GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

Here Is What You Will Do

The ideal candidate performs skilled manual at the journeyman level, such as building, repairing, refinishing, and installing office furniture and related items. The Carpenter, Senior serves as lead worker over a small group of employees and instructs others in properly using tools in the carpentry trade. In addition to supporting the department, the Carpenter, Senior will also:

• Builds and repairs desks, tables, chairs, bookcases, etc.
• Builds room partitions and other structures.
• Studies blueprints and building plans to determine the materials needed and dimensions of structures.
• Select the building materials.
• Repairs and maintains doors, cabinets, bookcases, floors, and other structures.
• Installs doors, windows, tiles, floors, ceilings, etc.
• Performs bench work in the carpentry shop.
• Marks cutting and assembly lines on materials; shapes the material to the prescribed measurements.
• Assembles, cuts, and shapes materials and fastens them together.
• Erects structural frameworks and lays sub-flooring.
• Applies decorative material to walls and ceilings.
• Fits and installs prefabricated windows, doors, etc.
• Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
• Erects scaffolds and ladders to assist in the performance of duties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $43,100 - $51,800. Salary offers will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications in relation to the Minimum Hiring Standards. Candidates earlier in their careers are typically offered salaries closer to the minimum of the hiring range, while those with more advanced or relevant experience may be considered for compensation at or above the hiring range.

Minimum Requirements

• Technical or vocational degree and two years of related experience; or a high school diploma or GED and four years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications

• Knowledge of equipment, practices, and procedures of the carpentry trade.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools of the carpentry trade.
• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolds.
• Ability to access confined spaces.
• Ability to interpret blueprints.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Shift

Monday – Friday | 7:00am – 3:45pm **shift subject to change**

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Type

Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Job Posting

08/18/26, 8:21:33 AM09/01/26, 11:59:00 PM

Special Instructions

• A complete and accurate GSU application
• Resume (recommend)
• Cover Letter
• 3 Professional References

Georgia State University Values

COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,, genetic information, or protected veteran status.Please note, Georgia State University’s career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status.