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Carpenter II at InsideHigherEd

InsideHigherEd Jacksonville, Alabama
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Job Description

Job no: 497852
Work type: Full Time
Location: Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus)
Categories: Staff

Department:

Capital Planning & Facilities

Anticipated Start Date:

October 20, 2025

Annual Salary:

$31,990.40 - $33,217.60 commensurate with experience

Work Hours:

Normal hours M-F 7:30am to 4:30pm but may vary depending on University need and some evening and weekend for special events.

Job Summary:

The Carpenter II position consists of carpentry work at the journeyman level in the construction, alternation, and repair of wooden structures and equipment. Carpenter IIs perform skilled hand and bench carpentry duties including the operation of woodworking machinery. Work assignments are received in oral or written form and may consist of sketches or plans. Supervision may be exercised over one or two unskilled workers and work is checked by supervisor while in progress for compliance to instructions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Performs general carpentry work as a skilled journeyman carpenter.
  • Repairs tables, chairs, benches, cupboards, counter tops, book shelves, and computer tables.
  • Performs limited cabinetmaker work to include building bookcases, cabinets, shelves, computer tables and related structures.
  • Performs skilled bench work in shop, operating power saws, jointers, wood lathes, planers, and boring, sanding and mortising machines.
  • Drives university vehicles in order to transport lumber, boards, tools and equipment to job sites. Unloads vehicle and carriers lumber, tools, etc.
  • Reads work orders, MSDS sheets, instructions for using and applying varnish, finish, and sealant; reads plans and drawings for buildings, and shop manuals for use and repair of equipment.
  • Repairs mechanical doors and locks.
  • Cleans and sharpens hand and bench tools. Files hand saws and other types of equipment.
  • Repairs roofs and replaces broken glass.
  • Constructs forms, pours and finishes concrete projects.
  • Operates a paint striping machine.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

    • Required Minimum Qualifications:

  • Any combination of training and experience equivalent to: Completion of high school or the GED and experience in carpentry or the completion of an apprenticeship in the trade.
  • A valid Alabama driver’s license at the time of appointment.

    • Employee Benefits:

    JSU strives to provide great quality of life to our employees through an attractive, competitive benefits package for our full-time faculty and staff. These benefits enhance your salary as a JSU employee and are part of your total compensation package. Benefits include:

  • Retirement Plans
  • Alabama Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS)
  • RSA-1 Deferred Compensation
  • 403-B Retirement Annuity (TIAA)
  • Health Insurance
  • Medical (PEEHIP)
  • Optional plans: vision, dental, flexible spending plan, dependent care, cancer and hospital indemnity
  • Long-term disability and life insurance
  • Tuition assistance
  • Paid and unpaid leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Prescription assistance

    • For additional information regarding benefits, please visit our website.

    Clery Notice: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, https://clerycenter.org/policy-resources/the-clery-act/ the Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three calendar years. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available online at: https://www.jsu.edu/police/docs/cleryannualreport.pdf

    Equal Employment Opportunity: Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Advertised: Sep 25 2025 Central Daylight Time
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