Carpenter

The Hill School Mission: The Hill School prepares young people from across the country and around the world for college, careers, and life. Within a family school environment and a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, we challenge our young people to work hard; think and reason; seek fulfillment; serve the common good; and prepare to lead as citizens of the world, uniquely guided by our motto, "Whatsoever Things Are True."

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Facilities Services, the Carpenter performs skilled carpentry work across campus facilities. This includes classrooms, residences, dining facilities, laboratories, athletic facilities, and other school-owned properties. The role requires the ability to construct, repair, and maintain structural and finish elements in accordance with applicable trade standards and regulatory requirements. The Carpenter supports a safe, functional, and well-maintained campus environment and may be required to respond to emergency situations.

Responsibilities

The primary focus of the Carpenter position is to provide carpentry support and service across all areas of the Hill School campus.

• Perform all aspects of carpentry work including repairs, modifications, and new construction such as furniture, walls, cabinetry, kitchens, windows, and related building components.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on tools, equipment, and building systems associated with carpentry work.
• Maintain and repair campus lock systems.
• Perform landscape-related construction projects as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of maintenance areas, mechanical rooms, and job sites.
• Assist with maintenance and safe operation of carpentry vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Read and interpret complex blueprints, sketches, and schematics.
• Manage and complete work orders in a timely and professional manner.
• Estimate time and materials for projects while maintaining quality control standards.
• Respond to emergency maintenance calls as needed.
• Assist other Facilities team members with general maintenance duties.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience as a Carpenter or in a related field.
• Ability to repair and replace locks.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and communicate effectively.
• Basic computer skills including email.
• Ability to read basic wiring diagrams.
• Ability to perform basic math and problem solving.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

Physical Requirements

This position requires strength and dexterity necessary to perform all essential tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds. Duties involve stooping, bending, reaching, kneeling, and working in uncomfortable positions for extended periods. Work includes operating power tools, working from ladders, scaffolds, and platforms up to 30 feet high, and handling heavy or awkward equipment. Employees may be exposed to extreme temperatures, damp conditions, dust, poor lighting, excessive noise, strong cleaning solvents, electrical hazards, and moving machinery. Vision sufficient to distinguish color differences is required, as is the ability to wear a respirator when necessary. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors and may require nonstandard hours. Reasonable accommodation may be considered if the essential functions of the role can be performed.

Attitude and Demeanor

• Publicly support the mission and vision of The Hill School in a positive and professional manner.
• Work as a dynamic team member in a professional collaborative environment.
• Energetic and organized enough to thrive in an extremely fast-paced environment while collaborating with a growing team to produce great work.
• Ability to wear many hats, learn new things every day, and have the ability to switch from a variety of roles with ease and excitement.
• Communicate effectively with warmth, sensitivity, humor, and understanding as they deal with administrative colleagues, teachers, students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and program associates.
• Possess a "service attitude" - willingness to be flexible to meet the needs of the department and school.