What are the responsibilities and job description for the Carpenter position at Maricopa Community College District?
Carpenter
Job ID: 322934
Location: Glendale Community College
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hiring Salary Range
$22.28 - $28.96/hourly, DOE
Grade
112
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 6am - 2:30pm
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 5am-3:30pm
Work Calendar
12 Months
Maricopa Summary
10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.
The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision-creating excellence in education for a better world.
We focus on people-not profits.
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.
We don't just support our community-we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.
We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.
Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.
Benefits
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:
Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
- 20 Paid Observed Holidays
- Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
- Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
- Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
- Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
- Annual Professional Development Funding
- Flexible Work Schedules
Employee Health & Wellness Programs:
- District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
- Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
- Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services- Pre-Retirement Planning Events
- Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)
Job Summary
The Carpenter performs journey-level rough and finish carpentry work to support construction, remodeling, and maintenance projects across a community college campus. Responsibilities include installing and repairing drywall, wood and metal stud framing, and suspended ceilings; removing and relocating walls, doors, windows, and mirrors; and completing tenant improvement work and space reconfigurations. The role also involves millwork and cabinet construction and repair, maintenance of doors and hardware, repair of hard surfaces and delaminating countertops, and minor flooring tasks such as carpet and cove base repair and installation. The Carpenter interprets blueprints to identify design or layout issues, prepares cost estimates, and procures materials, while maintaining accurate records, ensuring tools and work areas are clean and safe, and adhering to established policies and procedures, along with performing other related duties as assigned.
Essential Functions
35% Performs journey-level rough and finished carpentry work on wood and other materials. Performs mill and cabinet work involving construction, finishing, and repair of structures, fixtures, furniture, cabinets, and equipment
25% Metal framing / Tenant Improvement work. Performs remodeling or new construction of assigned areas, such as rearranging or removal of walls and doorways, and repair and/or installation of drywall and suspended ceilings. Installs and repairs shelving, or paneling
20% Reads, interprets, and checks blueprints on new construction and remodeling to identify possible design and utility layout problems; prepares cost estimates and purchases or initiates purchase of construction materials and/or tools
15% Organizes and maintains work records and related documentation according to established procedures. Maintains tools, machinery and shop in clean and safe working condition. Performs general maintenance and clean-up work as required. Adheres to applicable policies and procedures
5% Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED and four (4) years of carpentry work experience equivalent to a journey-level.
OR
An Associate's degree or certification from a regionally accredited institution in construction technology, or a related discipline, and two (2) years of carpentry work experience equivalent to a journey-level.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.
There is no substitution or equivalency allowable for the High School Diploma or GED.
Desired Qualifications
A. Two (2) years of experience in Drywall repair
B. Two (2) years of experience with flooring and cove base boards
C. Two (2) years of experience in Tenant Improvements
D. Two (2) years of experience with Installing Doors and windows
E. Two (2) years of experience Table Saws and/or various power tools.
F. Journeyman Certification in Carpentry
G. One (1) year of relevant full-time MCCCD experience during the previous two years
Special Working Conditions
Working Conditions: Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments with frequent exposure to a variety of weather conditions, for short or long durations, including rain, wind, dust, cold temperatures, and extreme desert heat. Work may include moderate exposure to hazardous materials (such as chemicals, fumes, fuels, odors, poor ventilation, gases, blood, or other body fluids). Some indoor work environments may not be air-conditioned. Work may involve frequent exposure to loud noise associated with tools or carpentry work and require the use of hand and power tools. Work may require the use of ladders, scaffolding, or similar equipment, working at heights with safety harnesses or other safety measures. Some work may be performed in an office/computer workstation and require the use of a computer and keyboard for training, to check emails, and/or communicate with coworkers and supervisors. This classification may require that an incumbent be on their feet, standing or walking while performing duties, for the majority, if not all, of a work shift.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit a resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.
Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.
Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.
Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.
- Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
- Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
- Part-Time employment (must include number of hours worked)
- Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
- Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator from the hiring campus location for assistance via email at adasupport@domail.maricopa.edu
MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posting Close Date
Open until filled
First Review will be on Monday, July 27, 2026.
Applications received after the review date may not be screened
EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.
The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.
To apply, visit https://jobs.erp.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=322934&PostingSeq=1
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