Senior Carpenter - Campus Maintenance

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH is seeking an experienced Carpenter II to perform maintenance and repairs across campus buildings, structures, and fixtures using advanced carpentry methods.

The role requires planning, executing, and supervising complex carpentry projects, with overtime as needed and compliance with safety and respiratory protection programs. Onsite work supports a 40-hour week schedule.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Four to eight years of relevant carpentry experience.
• Valid driver’s license required and able to qualify under Driver Safety policy.
• Able to read and interpret building plans and sketches.
• Proficient with hand and power tools and safe use practices.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work and work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and emergency carpentry maintenance in campus buildings.
• Lead or assist carpentry work, ensuring high quality standards.
• Read blueprints and measurements to construct or repair fixtures and structures.
• Communicate work scope and progress to building occupants and supervisors.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Driver's license

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Power tools

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Drills

Saws

Planers

Measuring tools

Job description

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH is seeking an experienced Carpenter II to perform maintenance and repairs across campus buildings, structures, and fixtures using advanced carpentry methods.

The role requires planning, executing, and supervising complex carpentry projects, with overtime as needed and compliance with safety and respiratory protection programs. Onsite work supports a 40-hour week schedule.