Special Projects Carpenter, Monday-Friday, 7am-3 : 30pm

Boston College Carpenter Job

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor, Special Projects, will perform but not be limited to specific and general carpentry work in the alterations, remodeling and repair of buildings, kitchens, roofs, stairs, ceilings, doors, windows, and any other building related structures. This will include but not be limited to the layout and installation of wood and metal partitions from blueprints and verbal directions, possess the ability to layout and install all suspend ceiling systems, vinyl and ceramic wall and floor tiles, installation of metal and wood doors units and all types of finish hardware (cylindrical, mortise and panic hardware). Must have a background in the installation of drywall and experience with drywall taping. Must also be proficient in exterior envelope construction (windows, siding, and roofing).

Requirements

Must have a background in and an understanding for both residential and commercial construction. Must be able to work independently and with others. Must be able to read and interpret construction documents and specifications and possess the ability / experience to estimate project duration hours and stock required to complete an assigned project. Must have experience using all hand and power tools in the trade, understanding the proper use and how to maintain them. Must be willing to work in all weather conditions and have the ability to climb a ladder and work at heights. Must have High School / vocational diploma. Must maintain a valid driver's license. Must have at least five years recent, full-time working experience as a Journeyman Carpenter. Must be able to communicate orally, read, comprehend, write, reason and analyze and perform calculations. Must be able to bend, sit, squat, stand, crawl, walk, climb, push / pull, kneel, handle objects (manual dexterity), reach above shoulder level, and use fine finger movements. Must be able to lift over 50 pounds. The employee will be subject to the following environmental conditions on the job : exposure to excessive noise, will be around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and / or humidity, exposure to dust, fumes, gasses, will drive motorized equipment, will work in confined quarters with proper PPE.

Please post before 12 : 00 noon on November 14, 2025. Employees who would like to be considered for this position should apply at the Department of Human Resources, 129 Lake Street Room 110, before 5 : 00pm on November 20, 2025.

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility : tuition remission for Employees, tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements, generous medical, dental, and vision insurance, low-cost life insurance, eligibility for both University-funded 401k and employer-sponsored 403b retirement plans, paid holidays annually, generous sick and vacation pay. Additional benefits can be found on https : / / www.bc.edu / employeehandbook .

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process. Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https : / / www.bc.edu / nondiscrimination .