Carpenter, Trades / Skilled Labor
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Building Maintenance, General Labor
Location: Tallahassee
Job Title
Carpenter 3
LocationTallahassee, FL
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Job61633
DepartmentFacilities - Maintenance
Responsibilities- Performs repairs and replacement of floor tiles, ceramic tiles, and damaged carpet campus wide. Field measure, build and install, and or repair kitchen cabinets, vanities, and shelving units, along with general carpentry. Repair furniture tables, chairs, etc. Repair and or install new doors and hardware. Assist other trades as needed, ie, Locksmith, plasterer, and painters.
- Use vehicles to carry supplies and travel campus wide to perform various skilled maintenance. Performs minor plaster and sheet rock repairs, including maintenance, but not limited to such tasks as doors, furniture, painting, and lock hardware.
- Documents work performed and orders materials on appropriate departmental forms. Maintains tools and equipment, organizes and cleans assigned shop areas as required, and performs related work as assigned by supervisor.
- Performs additional maintenance and supervises helpers as required.
- High school diploma or equivalency and ten years external professional experience.
- Must have a Builder's License.
- A valid State of Florida or Georgia Driver’s License or the ability to obtain upon hire.
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The anticipated starting salary is $49,400, commensurate with experience.
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ConsiderationsThis is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
The work schedule is 8:00am to 4:30pm with 30-minute break.
This position is being re-opened. Previous applicants need not apply.
Equal Employment OpportunityFSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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