Senior Carpenter & Campus Facilities Lead

South Dakota State University; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Tuition reduction

Job summary

South Dakota State University seeks a skilled Carpenter – Senior Building Maintenance Worker to join Facilities and Services in Brookings, SD. The role emphasizes quality craftsmanship, hands-on work, and facility improvement across campus.

Responsibilities include installing and remodeling building components, reading construction drawings, and maintaining university facilities. A valid driver’s license is required; a comprehensive benefits package applies. Sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of carpentry specialties including framing, sheetrock, flooring, trim, windows, doors, roofing.
• Math including geometry and fractions.
• Read and understand construction drawings and technical product information.
• Work safely with various power and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Install windows, doors, framing, siding, trim, flooring, ceilings, partitions and other building components.
• Replace or repair stair treads, handrails, ceilings, sheetrock, siding, and roofing.
• Remodel spaces including demolition and interior wall construction.
• Build and/or install cabinets, shelves, frames, trim and countertops.
• Interpret construction drawings and technical information.

Skills

Carpentry

Reading blueprints

Math skills

Read technical drawings

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Lifting 50 lbs

Working at heights

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

South Dakota State University seeks a skilled Carpenter – Senior Building Maintenance Worker to join Facilities and Services in Brookings, SD. The role emphasizes quality craftsmanship, hands-on work, and facility improvement across campus.

Responsibilities include installing and remodeling building components, reading construction drawings, and maintaining university facilities. A valid driver’s license is required; a comprehensive benefits package applies. Sponsorship is not offered.