Carpenter - Internal Applicant Only

Requisition : 202500367S

Title :

Carpenter - Internal Applicant Only

FLSA status : Non-Exempt

Hiring Salary :

This position is a pay grade 6. Please see Pay Grade Table at : https : / / pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com / 116 / docs / 636763.pdf

Occupational Category :

Skilled Craft

Department :

Residence Life Maintenance

Division :

Division of Finance and Operations

Open Date : 11 / 20 / 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement :

High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent. Technical vocational training related to job duties would be helpful. Minimum of five years experience as a journeyperson level carpenter with ability to start a job from the beginning and follow through to completion or in a related field. Must have the ability to perform carpentry repair on building interiors, floors, walls, ceilings, doors, locks, and roofing. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience

Must be a current Sam Houston State University employee in order to be considered for this position.

Nature & Purpose of Position :

To provide journeyperson skills in the performance of carpentry and general knowledge of building construction. Responsible for construction of minor, major, or complex carpentry work which includes extensive repair work, using prints and performing completed construction assignments.

Primary Responsibilities :

Duties include but are not necessarily limited to the following : Responsible for construction assignments, working from prints, sketches, or verbal descriptions. Responsible for job from beginning to end. Responsible for planning, layouts, cost estimates, and material ordering. Uses various complex carpenter skills needed for each job, including major roofing repair, cement projects such as slabs and walkways, brick and block repair, floor tile work, cabinet and furniture repair, metal stud construction, and hanging drywall, taping and floating, lathe and plaster repair and installing suspended ceilings. Performs general building maintenance, minor plumbing, electrical, installs and / or repairs door locks, door hardware and window hardware. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications :

Ability to work from blueprints and sketches. Working knowledge of power tools, planers, saws, jointers, drills, and other carpentry hand and power tools, cement tools, pneumatic nailers and staplers and an ability to use the tools of the trade in which the work is to be performed such as voltage meter, sewer machine etc. Requires proficiency in all phases of work performed. Working conditions are considered fair, but involve more than average 25‑50 percent exposure to one or more disagreeable elements such as dust, dirt, heat, and limited work spaces. Also work areas may be high, low, inside or outside, with exposure to weather. Serious hazards are present which require extreme care to avoid serious injury.

Will be required to be locally available for “on call” 24 hours per day 7 day per week on a rotational basis for multi crafts, plumbing, electrical, and lock repair, for emergencies as need by the department.

Tools, uniforms and identification badges are provided by the University according to departmental policy.

Full Time Part Time :

Full Time

Quicklink :

https : / / shsu.peopleadmin.com / postings / 45530

EEO Statement :

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke / Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

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