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Carpenter II

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Georgia State University
Location
Atlanta, GA
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Employment Type
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Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

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Carpenter II

Facilities Management Services

Facilities Renovations

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*

These are exciting times at the Facilities Renovation Department. We are growing and thrilled that you are interested in joining 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 various educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team. 

The Facilities Renovation Department is seeking (1) Carpenter II to join the already awesome team, taking the Maintenance and Operations Department to the next level of excellence!

WHAT MAKES the Facilities Renovation Department A GREAT PLACE?

·         A flexible work environment

·         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

  • Perform all construction and renovation duties in accordance with departmental standards and applicable codes to avoid violations of building or fire codes.
  • Construct walls by performing layout in accordance with plans or sketches, primarily with metal studs or wood framing, hanging of drywall or other wall finishes, and finishing drywall sheetrock.
  • Install suspended ceilings per plans or sketches. 
  • Install ceiling tiles by cutting and kerfing as required.
  • Install accessories such as mirrors, handicapped bars, soap dispensers, towel cabinets, whiteboards, signs, etc.
  • Install door frames, doors, door locks, and all types of door hardware.
  • Demolish partitions, doors, frames, cabinets, ceiling, etc. 
  • Move various types of materials around campus and or the job site. 
  • Maintains work area organized and keeps the job site clean as the project goes on.
  • Assist other trades, such as cabinet makers, painters, electricians, and trades helpers, in renovation projects. 
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.


  • Qualifications

    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:

    • Ability to plan, layout, and execute carpentry work of average difficulty. 
    • Ability to work from sketches and blueprints. 
    • Skills in using hand and power tools and equipment of the carpentry trade. 
    • Knowledge of building materials and construction practices.


    College/Business Unit
    Open until filled

    College/Business Unit: Facilities Management Services
    Location: Atlanta Campus
    Job Posting: 01/24/25, 12:49:22 PM

    Organization

    Founded in 1913 in Atlanta, Georgia State University is the second-largest and one of four research institutions in the University System of Georgia. The University serves one-fourth of the graduate students in the university system; it is within a one-hour commute of more than one-third of the state’s population. Approximately 80 percent of all Georgia State alumni live and work in Georgia.georgia_state_university1.jpg

    Georgia State’s main campus is located on 34 acres in downtown Atlanta. University centers in Alpharetta, Brookhaven, Buckhead and Henry County offer students convenient suburban locations for graduate courses in business and education.

    More than 50,000 students annually attend Georgia State University. While 90 percent of the students are from Georgia, students also come from all 50 states and 160 countries. More than 1,400 international students attend Georgia State and graduate students comprise 31 percent of the student population.

    georgia_state_university2.jpgThe University offers more than 52 degree programs in more than 250 fields of study – from public policy and African-American studies to biology and health sciences. Degrees are offered at the bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral levels through six units: the College of Arts and Sciences, J. Mack Robinson College of Business, College of Education, College of Health and Human Sciences, College of Law and Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. In addition to the numerous degree programs, Georgia State offers full- and part-time programs and day, evening and weekend classes.

    Students have many choices in extracurricular activities including more than 22 fraternities and sororities; and some 250 chartered student groups, including 60 degree-related student groups, seven religious, 24 law-oriented and 22 multicultural/international groups; and 10 honor societies. There is also an active student government association which includes the student senate and the judicial board.

    The Georgia State Panthers are members of the Colonial Athletic Association and compete in 16 NCAA Division I intercollegiate men’s and women’s sports, including basketball, baseball, softball, golf, tennis, track and volleyball. The university announced in April 2008 that is will begin Division I-AA football in 2010.

    The university’s innovative Touch the Earth program brings outdoor recreation ranging from backpacking, rock climbing, sailing, kayaking, rafting and water-skiing to out-of-state snow-skiing and snorkeling trips. And WRAS, Georgia State’s popular 100,000-watt radio voice, is the most powerful student-run radio station in the United States.

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