Carpenter - 3132 (Facilities Maintenance)

Overview

HES is a premier national provider of facilities management services focused 100% on educational institutions. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, HES builds best-in-class programs for custodial, maintenance, grounds, and landscaping services. With hundreds of years of combined facilities experience, the HES leadership team is comprised of results-oriented, hands-on executives and facilities experts who give school facilities their full attention. Whether for a grounds and landscaping program, custodial services, or maintenance solutions, HES will change the way you look at facilities management.

Founded in 1972, HES has a proven track record of working successfully and exclusively in the educational environment, maintaining a singular focus on facilities management, undistracted by competing priorities. HES has earned the trust of over 150 education partners across 29 states. We employ 13,000 dedicated team members and maintain more than 200 million square feet daily.

Job Skills / Requirements

Ft. Valley State University

Up to $25/hr

Introduction

We are looking for a skilled Carpenter join our team! As a Carpenter, your main responsibility will be construction and repair of building frameworks and structures such as stairways, door-frames, partitions, and rafters.

We expect you to have strong attention to details and a very good knowledge of different carpentry materials.

If you are a hard working person who can easily work alone and in the team when needed, then we are looking for you!

Carpenter job duties and responsibilities:

• Carefully study blueprints and sketches
• Execute measuring activities
• Cut, shape and smooth the needed material 
• Build stairways, doors and window frames, partitions and rafters 
• Carve and assemble furniture, kitchen cabinets, siding and drywall
• Install items where designated
• Conduct repairs and maintenance
• Layout floorings, roofings or drywalls ensuring they are leveled and compatible

Carpenter requirements and qualifications:

• Previous working experience as a carpenter for 3 years
• In-depth knowledge of different carpentry materials and techniques 
• Hands on experience with appropriate electrical tools 
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
• Good physical condition and manual dexterity
• Completed carpentry apprenticeship 

HES is an equal opportunity employer. HES does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Additional Information / Benefits

Optional daily pay 

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, 401K/403b Plan