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Title: Carpenter II

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Finance and Administration

Department: Facilities Management

Position Summary

This position works 75% with a Carpenter I and 25% independently and is responsible for the routine and nonroutine care and maintenance of all university-maintained interior and exterior furnishings in accordance with trade practices and in compliance with applicable codes.

This position is identified as Essential Staff, responsible for maintaining the core functions and operations of the university, especially during emergencies, crises, or situations that require continuity of essential services.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

High school diploma OR GED with a minimum of 1 year of direct carpentry experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Associate degree or vocational or technical school degree in Carpentry and 2 years of direct carpentry experience

Required Other Training, Certifications, or Licensing

Must possess a valid NC Driver’s License and be insurable by the university’s carrier.

Job Duties

• The Carpenter II will work under the direction of a Carpenter I to learn all skills necessary to perform non-routine repair and replacement for all normal wear and damage of all university-maintained interior and exterior furnishings. Tasks include but are not limited to, flooring repair, drywall repair, bathroom hardware repair and installation, ceiling tile and track replacement and repair, minor interior and exterior furniture repair, deck repair, basic painting, hand tool operation, stage and tent assembly, installation of interior wall decor, and on the job training of Carpentry Department machinery. Advanced tasks such as, ceramic tile installation and repair, sheet metal work, roofing and gutter repair, exterior boxing and siding repair, basic cabinetry, basic masonry, and basics of water mitigation and mildew remediation.
• The Carpenter II is responsible for completing assigned work orders and accurately reporting results.
• Maintain all carpentry equipment, supplies and inventory.

Special Instructions to Applicants: On Call Required: Required to be on call as set by calendar rotation.

Adjusted work hours and location description: Move-in Day and Commencement.