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Title: Carpenter

Department/Location: Facilities Department/Elsah Campus

Position Type: Full-time, 12-month

Summary

Performs high-quality carpentry in a variety of settings, including the maintenance and alteration of academic, athletic, and dormitory structures and equipment, and the maintenance and repair of historic buildings. Performs skilled finish work ranging from repairing and rebuilding doors and windows to the construction and installation of cabinetry, countertops, and furniture, drywall, and other miscellaneous carpentry-related tasks. Concrete experience with flatwork, finishing, and masonry repairs.

Who We Are

At our award-winning Early Childhood through grade 12 Principia School in St. Louis, Missouri, and top-ranked Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, Principia faculty and staff make up a close-knit community of educators, coaches, and professionals taking a distinct approach to education—blending academic excellence with Christian Science-based character education. Principia’s team of over 500 employees supports not only Principia School and Principia College, but also a worldwide network of alumni and friends. 

At Principia College, our globally focused curriculum honors diverse perspectives and develops creative changemakers who use their academic skills for good in service to themselves, their communities, and the world. In-depth study meets real-world experience through study abroad programs, internships, capstone projects, and a robust slate of student activities, including a world-renowned mediation team, top-ranked solar car team, national champion rugby club, and the nation’s oldest student-run public affairs conference. 

Principia employees are part of an engaging academic community preparing students to be tomorrow’s leaders, thinkers, and changemakers. We strive to create a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and are valued. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Performs systematic and routine maintenance and repairs to exterior and interior structural components of buildings, including walls, doors, windows, and roofs
• Repairs, adjusts, and replaces (as appropriate) door and window hardware including locks, door closures, weather stripping, windowpanes, and related components
• Repairs and maintains a variety of furniture ranging from historic pieces to modular office systems
• Installs cabinets and other wood trim requiring advanced carpentry skills
• Performs minor remodeling to offices, student dormitories, and college-owned faculty/staff housing
• Repairs a variety of floors including hardwood, ceramic, quarry tile, and vinyl composition
• Performs regular roof inspections 
• Keeps supervisor informed of all substandard and unsafe structural components
• Ability to learn and maintain electronic door lock systems
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching overhead, climbing ladders, and working from and operating elevated mobile platforms (scaffolding, lifts)
• Responds to after-hours emergencies as an emergency response team member or individually for access control support, snow removal, etc.

Core Competencies 

• Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback.
• Oral and Written Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Writes clearly and informatively.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Minimum Qualifications 

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Five years of experience in the carpentry trade with journeyman-level carpentry skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and positively in a diverse work environment
• Ability to effectively work independently or in teams 
• Ability to use all power and handheld carpentry tools safely and effectively
• Ability to solve problems and recommend appropriate solutions 
• Ability to use WO ticketing system on a tablet or computer
• Must be capable of working indoors and outdoors throughout the year, periodically in inclement weather. 
• Physical fitness with no physical limitations: Must be able to lift 80 lbs., and carry 70 lbs.; ability to climb and assist in moving 40ft ladders, in accordance with job analysis and physician’s approval during pre-employment job physical
• A valid driver’s license

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work but are not a complete list of responsibilities and are subject to change at the discretion of Principia.  

Compensation and Benefits 

We offer a competitive starting salary range for this position commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

In addition to salary, our comprehensive total rewards package includes: 

• Generous Employee Tuition Discount: Enjoy a 90% discount on tuition (pro-rated for part-time staff) for your eligible children enrolled from Pre-K3 through College (infant and acorn programs excluded).  
• Relocation: Principia provides a relocation imbursement of up to 12% of your annual salary, when moving from outside a radius of more than 50 miles.  
• Professional Development: Access to learning opportunities, training programs, and career growth support. 
• Comprehensive Benefits: Learn more about all our benefits here, including comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, a 403(b) retirement plan with Principia matching, and more.  

Equal Opportunity 

Principia, a mission-driven institution, believes every person has the right to an equitable and respectful educational environment and workplace. Principia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender (identity or expression), sexual orientation, family status, disability, age, or military or veteran status.  

In hiring, admissions, and related decisions, Principia—as an institution with a religious mission—gives preference, where appropriate, to Christian Scientists.