INTERNAL SEARCH - Carpenter/Painter

Calhoun Community College; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Calhoun Community College is seeking a skilled Facilities Technician responsible for repair and maintenance of buildings and equipment, carpentry, drywall, painting, and locksmith duties. The role involves coordinating with vendors, inspecting systems daily, and assisting with storm cleanup and construction tasks.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least five years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of five years experience in carpentry, drywall and painting is required.
• Experience with locksmith duties and safety certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine materials and perform carpentry, drywall, painting, door hardware, roofing and trim tasks.
• Coordinate with vendors to obtain pricing and issue purchase orders.
• Inspect elevators each morning and coordinate repairs with maintenance vendors.
• Install and finish interior surfaces, frames, doors, windows, ceilings and partitions.
• Operate heavy equipment as needed and assist with storm cleanup.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain compliance with Facilities Administration.

Skills

Carpentry

Drywall

Painting

Locksmith duties

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backhoe

Skid steer

Dump truck

Forklift

Ladders & scaffolding

Job description

INTERNAL POSTING This position is posted in compliance with Alabama Code §16-22-15.
It is the intent to place a current employee in this position.

Responsible for the repair and maintenance of buildings and equipment, construction and repair of woodwork and cabinets, installation and repairing locks and other related tasks.

Salary: Appropriate placement on ACCS Salary Schedule E2, Grade 3: $47,029 - $65,218

(Salary placement within this range is determined by your documented years of full-time related work experience)

Work Hours: Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Friday 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Only current Calhoun Community College employees are eligible to apply. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a complete application packet through the online application system to be considered. A complete application consists of the following:

• Online application
• Letter of Interest
• Current résumé
• Copy of high school diploma or equivalent and/or college transcripts (Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement. Must include degree awarded and date confirmed. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline.)

Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.

Applicants must provide information from previous employers documenting full-time related work experience if an offer is made.

1. Determine materials necessary for assigned tasks including but not limited to: carpentry, drywall, painting, door hardware, roofing, ceilings, flooring and specialty detailed woodworking and trim.
2. Work with vendors and contractors to solicit pricing and quotes as directed and submit to Facilities Administration to generate a Purchase Order.
3. Check all elevators and door openers each morning before faculty and staff arrive to insure functionality. Call in any elevator not working to elevator maintenance vendor. Keep building occupants and college administration aware of any deficiencies and aware of downtimes.
4. Cut and install paneling and interior trim; hang doors, install windows, hang ceilings; build office partitions.
5. Operate backhoe, skid steer, dump truck, fork lift and other heavy equipment as needed.
6. Frame floor systems, walls, rafters and roofing as directed.
7. Build forms, pour and finish concrete, and install masonry products.
8. Build and repair desks; construct special projects to specification.
9. Assist Facilities Administration with inspections of construction projects as directed.
10. Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect interior and exterior surfaces.
11. Assist in storm cleanup including ice/snow removal, cutting up and removal of trees/limbs and protecting exposed facilities with tarps, plastic and plywood until repairs can be made.
12. Perform various locksmith duties. Attend trainings as needed to keep up with changing technologies. Maintain safety certifications as required by Facilities Administration.
13. Hang and finish gypsum board, install stucco/Dryvit and paint as assigned.
14. Assist General Maintenance staff with set ups on an as needed basis when requested.
15. Install and maintain automatic door openers and bring in outside vendors if needed.
16. Performs related work as assigned

1. High school diploma or equivalent is required.
2. Minimum of five (5) years experience in carpentry, drywall and painting is required.

Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate through their experiences and accomplishments:

1. Possession of a valid driver license and the ability to be insurable.
2. Ability to operate light earth moving equipment includes trencher, backhoe, front-end loader for excavation and site preparation;
3. Experience working off of man lifts, ladders and scaffolding in excess of 24’;
4. Knowledge of building codes, appropriateness of materials for various applications, fittings and attachments for solid construction, and appropriate tools for tasks;
5. Ability to communicate with supervisor and co-workers;
6. Math skills to measure and determine required materials for tasks;
7. Ability to use carpenter’s hand and power tools for repairs and alterations;
8. Ability to determine materials needed, and build structures or fixtures from drawings, blueprints, or verbal instructions;
9. Ability, knowledge and experience to lay block, brick, apply stucco and dryvit highly desirable;
10. Ability to work nonstandard hours;
11. Possession locksmith skills.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expense. Finalist will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Calhoun Community College from the institution(s) granting the credits. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT: In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Calhoun Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all post secondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Calhoun Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The college reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

Calhoun Community College participates in the E-Verify system to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees.

Calhoun Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Calhoun Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling [phone], or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). Specific questions regarding Calhoun's educational programs, admissions, and other matters related specifically to the College should be forwarded directly to the college.