Carpenter (Finish)

Location: TN, United States

Job Summary

Employees in this classification work under general supervision and perform a variety of skilled tasks related to building maintenance and construction. Duties include erecting forms, cutting and assembling materials, and performing other related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to perceive small differences in objects and spatial relationships.
• Ability to attend to visual details.
• Ability to make precise arm and hand movements where strength and speed are minimized.
• Ability to plan and organize work effectively.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to use power tools commonly used in the carpentry trade.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations associated with construction and renovation tasks.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to make precise manipulations using simple hand tools.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with five years of experience in finish carpentry, or
• Completion of a carpenter apprenticeship program or vocational school, or
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Compensation & Benefits 

• Job Family – Facilities Services Trades Specialist 1
• Market Range - 4 (Salary Schedules)
• For information on benefits, please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/. 

Application Instructions 

• Non-exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants. 
• The position is contingent on a satisfactory background check

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

 University Overview 

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students and highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institutions mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the positions essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.