Facilities Carpenter & Millwork Specialist

South Texas College; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas College seeks a skilled Carpenter in Facility Maintenance to perform general carpentry and maintenance duties across the campus. You will read specifications, measure layouts, cut materials, and install or repair elements like walls, ceilings, doors, and flooring.

The role requires at least 3 years of carpentry experience and a High School Diploma or GED. You will work with safety protocols, coordinate with contractors, and travel across the college district as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least three (3) years of carpentry work experience required.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Windows environment.
• Knowledge and experience in electrical systems, plumbing, carpentry and other maintenance skills.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail within deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to adapt to constant change and fast-paced work situations.
• Willing and able to work varied hours, locations, and rotating shifts (days, nights, weekends, holidays).
• Ability to travel throughout the College district daily.
• Commitment to South Texas College vision and mission.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups.
• Ability to follow detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to handle problems with a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

• Performs construction, carpentry and maintenance items within the department.
• Repairs or replaces defective equipment (doors, seals, windows, hardware).
• Reviews blueprints/specs to plan layouts and materials.
• Demolishes, removes and replaces worn parts of structures.
• Constructs walls with studs and sheetrock/plywood.
• Installs suspended acoustic ceiling tiles with metal grid systems.
• Measures and shapes materials using tapes and power tools.
• Repairs and replaces flooring materials.
• Constructs miscellaneous millwork.
• Uses CMMS to record time and work performed.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Hand & power tools

Time management

Team player

Adaptability

District travel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Measuring tools

Blueprint reading

CMMS (work orders)

Job description

South Texas College seeks a skilled Carpenter in Facility Maintenance to perform general carpentry and maintenance duties across the campus. You will read specifications, measure layouts, cut materials, and install or repair elements like walls, ceilings, doors, and flooring.

The role requires at least 3 years of carpentry experience and a High School Diploma or GED. You will work with safety protocols, coordinate with contractors, and travel across the college district as needed.