The Maintenance Carpenter position performs a wide variety of carpentry functions—framing; finish work; structural repairs; furniture repairs; drywall work; shelving installation; door preps; cabinetry construction; window, door, roof, siding, stair, and floor repairs, etc.  This trade works with construction materials found in commercial as well as residential construction. 

Union Salary and Benefits: The full-scale wage for the Maintenance Carpenter position is $37.65 per hour. New employees will be hired with a one-year training period. At the start of the training period, wages are reduced by $2.00 per hour from the base classification rates. Employees will receive a $1.00 per hour increase after six months, and another $1.00 per hour increase after twelve months.

Carleton offers a generous benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, pension plan, a health savings account with college contribution, a generous paid time off, as well as access to many other campus amenities.

Days/Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Perform all types of carpentry-related building repairs; fabricates components, when necessary, to complete repairs.

• Assist Locksmith as needed

  • Install, repair and maintain locksets, padlocks, exit hardware, door alarms, and other security hardware and systems.

  • Install, repairs and maintains door closing devices.

  • Key cylinders, cuts keys and controls key blanks.

• Provide back-up coverage to the storeroom.

• Disassemble, repair and reassemble furniture, cabinets, doors, and similar work.

• Construct, assemble and install cabinetry and counter/table tops.

• Install and repair acoustic ceiling systems.

• Hang pictures, bulletin boards, white boards, and similar tasks.

• Construct walls, hang and preps doors, and other finish carpentry tasks.

• Perform emergency roof and roofing repair.

• Assist in coordinating the activities of outside carpentry and roofing contractors as needed.

• Install, repair, manufacture, and restore all types of glazing, including window walls, thermopanes, safety glass, stained glass, operating sashes, storm windows, sky lights, doors, mirrors, display cases, window guards, sneeze guards, lampshades/covers, and fixtures.

• Perform glass cutting, grinding, and polishing processes.

• Install, maintain, and repair window shades, blinds, drapery and traverse rods, projection screens, and window screens.  Fabrication of window shades and screens.

• Prepare, install and maintain window balance systems.

• Construct, repair and/or alter canvas and fabric articles.

• Maintain fire extinguisher inventory; installs and replaces fire extinguishers as needed.

• Install, replace, repair vinyl base, floor tiles, vinyl stair treads, restroom dispensers, and non-skid stripping.

• Schedule maintenance and repair work to achieve efficiency and minimize disruptions to normal routines of areas affected.

• Assist in evaluating building materials, furniture and carpentry equipment and supplies to be used by the College.

• Estimate labor time and supply cost for some projects.

• Coordinate work between other departments and trades.

• Conduct inventory audits of supplies and tools.

• Maintain carpentry equipment.

• Assist other Facilities operations as needed or directed.

• Direct activities of student workers and other temporary employees.

• Assist Maintenance operations as directed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skills:
Required:

• Two year certificate/diploma from an accredited vocational program in a carpentry related field. 

• Journeyman carpenter with extensive experience in residential institutional construction, cabinetry, millwork, rough and finish carpentry.  (5 years experience preferred.)

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in wood frame, steel stud and concrete/masonry construction and repair.

• Demonstrated skill with hand and power tools used in carpentry.

• A positive, cooperative attitude commensurate with the service position.

• Knowledge of and experience with commercial and residential construction methods and materials.

• Knowledge of and experience with rough (framing) and finish carpentry methods and procedures.

• Experience working with keying systems and door hardware.

• A valid, unrestricted Minnesota driver’s license.

• Neat and safe work habits.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Must pass pre-employment physical

• Requires the physical ability to lift 60lbs. occasionally, 50 lbs. frequently and 25 lbs. up 120 steps frequently.   

• The ability to climb a step ladder and up to a 24’ extension ladder carrying 25 lbs. 

• Standing and walking on a concrete floor continuously.  Occasionally utilize 60 lbs. of force when pushing or pulling. 

• The ability to manipulate small parts and grasp power tools. 

• Frequent squatting, kneeling and crawling is also required.   

Must have the ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions, operations, safety procedures, and hazardous labels. 

Note: This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept only online applications.

Carleton College is an AA/EEO Employer: We are committed to developing our staff to better reflect the diversity of our student body and American society. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Carleton is a private liberal arts residential campus with nearly 2000 students and 800 faculty & staff. Carleton is located in Northfield, Minnesota, approximately 40 miles south of the Twin Cities. Northfield is a short commute from the metro that offers an interesting alternative to working in corporate America. A place with a small-town charm with big city opportunities. If you are looking for a stimulating environment to work in, take a closer look at this opportunity today.

About Carleton College

Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college of roughly 2,000 students located in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota. Nationally recognized as the nation’s top college for undergraduate teaching, Carleton is known for its academic rigor, intellectual curiosity, and sense of humor. Carleton offers 33 majors and 38 minors in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, mathematics, and social sciences.

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