Carpenter, Academic Maintenance

Apply for the position, Carpenter, Academic Maintenance, with Fort Hays State University today or contact Human Resource Office for more information. Posted Aug 27, 2024.

Job responsibilities include a wide scope that includes examining blueprints and drawings for cabinet projects, determining and estimating project materials, constructing and repairing building structures and frameworks.  Must have the ability to organize and prioritize work and have a good working knowledge of tools, materials, and methods used in carpentry.  A successful candidate must possess the ability to follow instructions and pay attention to detail.  Must be able to work well independently and as part of a team.

Minimum Qualifications: This position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent. Must have three years of professional experience in carpentry/cabinet building.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in cabinet building/trim work
  • Knowledge of lumber grades and countertop materials
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Skilled at reading and understanding technical drawings and methods of cabinet installation
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Extensive knowledge of power tools such as sanders, table saws, jointers, and routers.
  • Experience with staining and finishing cabinets

Benefits: Competitive benefit package
  • KBOR 403B retirement plan - 5.5% Employee contribution and 8.5% Employer contribution
  • Insurance includes medical, dental, vision and prescription – day one coverage
  • Accrues vacation and sick leave per pay period (every two weeks)
  • State paid holidays
    • New Year’s Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving & Christmas
  • Tuition Assistance - day one eligibility for the employee, their spouse and dependents
    • Employees are eligible for up to 6 credit hours per semester.

Click on link below for full explanation of Benefits.
 http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/

Responsibilities:
  • Design and make cabinets, furniture, doors, molding, and trim, using woodworking hand tools and machines
  • Build cabinets from blueprints for university projects
  • Select materials and make cuts of proper dimensions
  • Design and layout cabinetry projects. Make, stain, finish, and install all cabinets
  • Conduct repair and maintenance tasks upon request or as necessary
  • Process campus work orders and assist other trades with completing assigned tasks
  • Respond to emergency, after-hours calls

Application Process:  To apply for this position, please visit https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS.  Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

Required Application Documents:  Applicants must submit a resume and names and contact information for three professional references.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:
Blake Weigel
[email protected]
785-628-5222

Community of Hays
FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.

Notice of Non-discrimination: Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or www.kpers.org for further information on how this might affect you. 
Carpenter, Academic Maintenance
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Aug 27, 2024
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