Carpenter

Job Summary/Basic Function

This is skilled work in the construction, installation, repair, restoration, and maintenance of structures and articles made from wood, composite, and wood substitute materials.

An employee in this job performs skilled carpentry tasks in accordance with standard practices of the trade. Work involves independent judgement in individual trade performance, various degrees of specialization depending on the location of assignments and may involve lead worker responsibility. This position requires the use of hand, power, and industrial tools to measure, cut, construct, and install materials and products according to dimensional requirements and specifications. Work includes reading blueprints and drawings and selecting tools and materials. Work is performed independently and checked upon completion for adherence to guidelines, quality, and timeliness standards by a supervisor.

Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the 14 public universities of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Our students’ success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development. Almost 70 baccalaureate programs are available for our 6,250 students to find their path. Several of our programs are multidisciplinary in nature, combining science, technology, and art to create a more progressive degree. We have over 950 graduate students enrolled in 21 master’s and 3 doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, research labs, and in campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.

Annual Salary Range: $36,245.00 plus comprehensive benefits starting on the first day of employment, including:

• Health insurance – Low bi-weekly premium. Employees pay 5% of bi-weekly salary for benefit coverage with ability to pay 2.5% when participating in the wellness program.
• Dental insurance – Coverage is free to employee and dependents after 90 days
• Vision insurance – Coverage is free to employee and dependents after 90 days.
• Group life insurance – equal to annual salary (up to $40,000.00) at no cost to the employee
• Retirement – 2 plans to choose from
• Tuition waiver – employee, spouse, and dependents are eligible
• Vacation leave – up to 11 days accrued per year for first 3 years, increases to 19 days per year after 3 years
• Sick leave – up to 11 days accrued per year, including up to 5 days per year that can be taken to care for a family member
• Holiday leave – Up to 12 days per calendar year

The State System Employee Benefits Summary can be found at https://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/Benefit_Summaries/PEBTF_Summary.pdf

At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes the intersectionality of diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. Employing our EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence, we hold that an inclusive community is a core value that is an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications

• Four years of experience in the carpentry trade, OR completion of an approved apprenticeship OR any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Knowledge of: the methods, materials, tools and practices of the carpentry trade and the qualities and uses of various types of wood, the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the carpentry trade, the care and use of hand, power, and industrial tools and the use and functionality of Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Ability to: establish and maintain effective working relationships; make simple estimates of time and materials, inspect lumber for grade and quality and work from sketches and plans.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Successful interview.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a facilities maintenance department.
• Experience working in a higher education environment.

Special Instructions to Applicants