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Covenant College Job Posting
Carpenter

Join a team of employees who are committed to an exciting mission to offer the world biblically grounded men and women equipped to live out extraordinary callings in ordinary places. Covenant College is a community committed to the Bible as the inerrant Word of God, and everything we do is grounded in our Reformed theology and worldview.

Covenant has a beautiful 400-acre campus that stretches atop Lookout Mountain, Georgia, on the Georgia/Tennessee border, just outside of Chattanooga. The community is a hub of vibrant cultural, educational, business, high-tech, and entertainment activity and is an affordable place to live or raise a family. The campus enjoys incredible vistas of the Smoky Mountains and the Cumberland Plateau with views that span across several states. The region is widely known as an outdoor recreational paradise for campers, boaters, cyclists, climbers, cavers, and hikers, all while being conveniently located within two hours of Atlanta, Nashville, and Knoxville.

Summary/Objectives

The Carpenter is responsible for the construction, maintenance, repair, and installation of carpentry-related building systems and components across Covenant College's campus. This position performs skilled carpentry work supporting the College's academic, residential, and administrative facilities while ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and with a high standard of craftsmanship. The Carpenter also supervises assigned student employees, assists with emergency response, coordinates with contractors as needed, and contributes to the overall maintenance and stewardship of the College's physical campus.

Essential Functions

Carpentry, Construction & Maintenance

• Construct, install, maintain, repair, and replace structural building components including framing, flooring systems, walls, ceilings, roofs, trim, cabinetry, windows, doors, and related building elements.
• Design, fabricate, and install custom carpentry projects to meet departmental and campus needs.
• Repair, restore, and maintain furniture, cabinetry, millwork, doors, door hardware, windows, and other architectural finishes.
• Replace broken or damaged windows and glazing as assigned.
• Evaluate building conditions and recommend appropriate repair or replacement solutions.
• Maintain a high standard of workmanship while ensuring repairs and installations comply with applicable building codes and safety standards.

Shop Operations & Student Supervision

• Supervise, train, and mentor student employees assigned to the Carpentry Shop.
• Instruct student workers in the safe operation of tools, equipment, and responsible work practices.
• Assign, oversee, and inspect student work to ensure quality and safety expectations are met.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe carpentry shop and work environment.
• Maintain shop inventory and coordinate the procurement of materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to support ongoing operations.

Campus Operations

• Respond to after-hours emergency maintenance calls involving carpentry-related issues and assist other maintenance personnel during campus emergencies as needed.
• Monitor and coordinate the work of outside contractors when assigned.
• Safely operate College vehicles, lifts, tractors, backhoes, articulating boom lifts, and other equipment necessary to perform assigned responsibilities.
• Support other Facilities personnel with cross-functional maintenance activities as operational needs require.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Maintenance Operations to support the mission and operational needs of Covenant College.

General Competencies

Mission Alignment - Demonstrates commitment to Covenant College's Christ-centered mission and stewardship of campus resources.
Craftsmanship - Produces high-quality work while demonstrating pride in workmanship and attention to detail.
Safety Awareness - Consistently follows established safety procedures and promotes safe work practices for employees and student workers.
Technical Expertise - Demonstrates strong knowledge of commercial carpentry, building construction methods, woodworking equipment, and repair techniques.
Problem Solving - Evaluates maintenance issues, identifies practical solutions, and completes repairs efficiently and effectively.
Leadership - Provides positive supervision, coaching, and instruction to student employees while fostering accountability and professional growth.
Communication & Teamwork - Works cooperatively with Facilities staff, campus departments, contractors, students, and other members of the College community.
Adaptability - Responds effectively to changing priorities, emergencies, and diverse maintenance responsibilities.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily on campus in maintenance shops, mechanical spaces, residence halls, academic buildings, and outdoor environments. The position routinely works in varying weather conditions and may be exposed to dust, noise, vibration, chemicals, solvents, heights, confined spaces, and other conditions associated with construction and maintenance work. Occasional evening, weekend, and emergency call-in work is required.

Physical Demands

• This position is expected to be performed on campus unless otherwise directed.
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, balancing, and working from ladders, scaffolding, lifts, and elevated work platforms.
• Regular use of power tools, woodworking equipment, hand tools, and maintenance machinery.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at varying heights.
• Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions, humidity, heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, and construction-related hazards.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with supervisors, coworkers, students, contractors, and campus constituents.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible carpentry experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of commercial construction methods, building maintenance, and carpentry repair techniques.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to safely operate hand and power tools.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to supervise and train student employees.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred:

• Experience operating heavy equipment, including articulating boom lifts, tractors, and backhoes.
• Experience with cabinetry, millwork, and custom woodworking.
• Working knowledge of Google Workspace applications.
• Experience in institutional, commercial, or higher education facilities maintenance.

Faith & Mission Alignment

• An acceptance of and commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
• An understanding of the mission and purpose of Covenant College.
• Must be able to assent to Covenant College's Staff Commitments.

Position Classification:

Department/Unit: Maintenance & Operations
Job Title: Carpenter
Job Status: Regular full-time (40hrs/week), FLSA Non-Exempt
Reports to: Supervisor, Maintenance & Operations
Benefit Eligible: Yes

To Apply:

Interested applicants should apply here. Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to attach supporting documents to the application. Documents required for this position include:

• Letter of interest
• Resume - including contact information for three references
• A statement or expression of your personal faith, sharing about your walk and the ongoing work of Christ in your life.

08/07/2026