What You'll Do:

1. General Carpenter Shop Responsibilities

• Utilize maintenance software to complete requested work orders
• Be self motivated and have the ability to work independently
• Accurately track and maintain time and material costs
• Communicate with faculty, staff and students
• Assist in maintaining the safety and efficiency of all carpenter shop operations
• Use a variety of tools, processes, materials, and equipment in completing assigned projects and work orders

2. Daily Jobs Task

• Implement and develop standard maintenance procedures
• Perform repairs on flooring and wall tile
• Perform repairs on furniture and assorted fixtures
• Investigate and perform minor repairs on building leaks
• Build shelves, cabinets, and other specialty items
• Perform repairs on commercial doors, windows, and hardware
• Perform rough and finish carpentry work for renovation and new construction
• Install, tape, and finish drywall
• Perform basic paint/plaster/drywall tasks
• Perform concrete and masonry work
• Communicate with outside contractors
• Work with other trades people to complete task and projects

3. Support Campus Events

• Coordinate work with various campus offices, departments and individuals
• Set up seating, shells, risers, stages for special events

4. Support, respect, and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view to build a strong and inclusive community
5. Complete and meet deadlines for required training and performance management cycle
6. Perform other related duties as assigned

Shift:

• Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. overtime hours as required; travel up to 10% of work schedule, which includes local (Twin Cities metro area) travel.
• Flexible work arrangements, may be proposed and are subject to approval by HR and relevant supervisors
• Occasional evening and weekend hours as required

Who You Are:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of rough carpentry
• 2+ years in finished carpentry
• Experience managing small crews
  

Please review the full job description here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/11b7EE8Z7k_IK4j7LBlpcniN6Jvivvl3b/view?usp=sharing

Who We Are:

Founded in 1874, St. Olaf College is a residential, coeducational liberal arts college with approximately 3,000 students and 800 faculty and staff employees. The college is located on a picturesque 300-acre campus in Northfield, Minnesota, a vibrant, restored, historic river town of 20,000 located 45 minutes south of culturally rich and diverse Minneapolis and St. Paul.

The college offers an academically rigorous, nationally ranked liberal arts education that fosters the development of the whole person in mind, body, and spirit and emphasizes learning in an inclusive and globally engaged community. We encourage applications from candidates committed to multicultural understanding and the enrichment of our diverse community.

The college offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 9% company retirement match, company monthly contributions to a retirement healthcare account, company contributions to eligible employee’s health savings account, significant tuition discount (up to 80% off) at ACM and ELCA colleges and universities for employee’s children, and generous paid time off. For a full review of benefit offerings, see the summary of the benefits program here: https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/benefits/

To provide a safe and secure educational environment, St. Olaf College verifies the accuracy of all credentials presented by applicants and conducts a criminal background check on every new hire.

A summary of the Flexible Work Policy: https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/flexible-work-policy/

A link to our DEI page: https://wp.stolaf.edu/equity-inclusion/

A virtual campus tour: https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/play/?p=483

An overview of Northfield: https://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/visit/northfield/

An overview of the Twin Cities: https://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/visit/twincities/

The college strongly recommends that incoming students and new employees complete the primary COVID vaccine series before beginning their studies or work on campus, and that all members of our campus community remain up to date with COVID vaccines, per CDC guidance.

St. Olaf College is an equal employment opportunity and voluntary affirmative action employer. The College is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community. With regard to its hiring and employment practices, the College prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based upon an individual’s legally protected status including race, color, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or status with regard to public assistance.

For Staff Application Assistance:
employment@stolaf.edu
507-786-3068

For Faculty Application Assistance:
facultysearch@stolaf.edu
507-786-3356

Title IX Contact Information:
Pamela McDowell, Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator
1520 St. Olaf Avenue, Tomson Hall 180
Northfield, MN 55057
507-786-3465
mcdowell@stolaf.edu