Position Title: Carpenter Department: Facilities Services (CBU) Advertised Pay: $21/hr Campus Location: Washburn University Application Deadline: Application review will begin as applications are received and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants can be assured of full consideration if submitted by: July 16, 2025. Position Summary: Washburn University is a teaching-focused, student-centered, public institution located in the metropolitan setting of Topeka that has earned national recognition for its high-impact programs for first-generation students. Washburn has a student body of over 5,500 undergraduate, graduate, and law students, a significant and growing number of whom are first-generation and Pell-Grant eligible. The University has created educational pathways for all students to be successful and achieve their educational goals. Washburn is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a dynamic faculty, staff, and student body and cultivating a robust learning and working environment and curriculum. We employ more than one thousand faculty and staff on our campuses throughout Topeka and strive to offer competitive wages, an excellent benefits program, and a supportive culture and a healthy work/life balance. Washburn seeks to create an environment that reflects our core values for creating positive IMPACT: inclusion, modernization, partnership, achievement, community and transformation. In 2024, Washburn was recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to Great Colleges to Work For® program. This position performs the duties of a Carpenter. Essential Functions: • Employees are expected to use equipment to manufacturer and University standards and to comply with University and OSHA policies and regulations. • New employees must complete safety training within 6 months of hire. • As assigned or requested via work orders, construct, repair and maintain structures such as furniture, partitions, walls, platforms, paneling, siding, window frames, stairways, doors and door frames and other structures using hand and power tools and performing a variety of construction duties, including but not limited to carpentry, plastering, ceiling tile and grid repairs; roof repairs such as wooden trim, soffit or shingle roof tiles; floor repair such as install small quantity of floor tiles or patch floor tiles; and masonry and minor demolition. • Review building plans, blueprints, sketches, etc., estimate and requisition type and quantity of materials required to complete projects. • Work with other facilities and University staff, offices, etc. to coordinate activities to accomplish carpentry work. • Install and maintain doors. • Maintain and repair locks on doors, windows and furniture. • Record and document completed tasks using Computerized Maintenance Management System software. • Inspect completed work for quality standards, code and regulation compliance. • Recommend work process improvements to Facilities supervisors and administrators. • Assist with general maintenance activities as assigned. • Provide service support for campus events. • Maintain a professional, safe and clean work area. • Snow removal duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: • High school diploma, GED or equivalent. • Formal training in Carpentry. • 5 years of experience working as a Carpenter. • Stable/Continuous work history. • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. • Ability to read and apply information from schematics and building blueprints. • Ability to move and/or maneuver equipment and materials weighing as much as 50 pounds. • Ability to work from a ladder and/or a lift. • Ability to respond to emergency service calls outside regularly scheduled work hours. • Valid Kansas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record under University standards. Physical Requirements: • Skills as a locksmith. • 4 years of experience in Building Trades. • Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System Hourly, Full-time, Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm Background check, driving history, and drug screen are required
See More Details >>SEEKING SKILLED CRAFTSMAN WITH THE ABILITY TO BE A FRAME/TRIM/FINISH CARPENTER - $25-$35 PER HOUR (based on skills and experience) Here at Winston Brown Remodeling the demand for our services is higher than ever. We are currently looking for experienced carpenters to join our team. We pride ourselves in offering competitive wages and benefits including medical and dental insurance, paid holidays, and paid vacation. If you are highly motivated, self-driven, reliable, energetic and have experience in our industry, Winston Brown could be the place for you! EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY for this position. Applicants must have a valid drivers license. Wage will be based on experience and skill set. (Topeka, Lawrence, & Kansas City Locations) Winston Brown Remodeling, a 50-year-old, family-owned residential remodeling contractor, has an immediate opening for a highly skilled Residential Remodeling Carpenters. Our projects include, but are not limited to whole house remodels, additions, kitchens, baths, and exteriors. Essential Functions: • Carpentry high quality craftsmanship labor and job safety; • Protecting customer’s property from undue dust and debris. • Knowing and understanding all job-related paper work, ie; Plans, change orders, and specifications; • Assisting the Project Manager in meeting the specifications of the Winston Brown Remodeling contracts with our clients and trade contractors. • Checking all materials for quality and accuracy as it arrives at the job site, pick-up and delivery of materials; Skills and Qualifications: • Must have 5+ experience in residential construction and remodeling. • Able to work with a crew or alone to complete demo, site protection, framing, window and door installation, exterior trim and interior finish work. • Organized and detail oriented. • Demonstrated ability to supervise the work of others on the jobsite. • Ability to read and understand blueprints and detailed specifications. • We require a good driving record, valid license and insurance. We provide a friendly, team-based work environment, competitive compensation and great benefits. This is a drug free workplace. Benefits • Health and Dental Insurance • Vision/STD/Accident Insurance • 401k with company match up to 4% • Paid holidays after 60 days • Paid Vacation after a year Job Type: Full-time Pay: $52,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Schedule: • 5x8 • Monday to Friday • No weekends • Year round work Experience: • Carpentry: 5 years (Required) Ability to Commute: • Topeka, KS 66614 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Topeka, KS 66614: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>CAS Constructors, located in Topeka Kansas has built a legacy of efficiency, reliability, safety and quality in municipal and commercial water/wastewater plant construction, rehab and service throughout the Midwest. In our 39-year history we have completed more than 400 projects and received numerous awards for both projects and safety. We are currently seeking an experienced form carpenter. Carpenters working at CAS set concrete gang forms, finish concrete, rig and set equipment and pumps and perform other tasks as necessary during construction. CAS rewards workers who can and want to do more than one skill on the construction of water and wastewater treatment plants however all workers are expected to perform whatever jobs are necessary during construction on the projects. We are currently hiring for a job located in DeSoto, KS. The opportunity to continue working at CAS on future jobs is also expected. CAS has not had a lost time incident in over 22 years and we want to keep it that way. OHSA 10- or 30- hour safety training is preferred. Join a company with high integrity, great coworkers and above average compensation and benefits. CAS Constructors, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a carpenter in Topeka, KS, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction and allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last four to five years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with a projected 8% job growth from 2020 to 2030. In Topeka, KS, apprentices earn an average of $500 per week, with experienced carpenters often surpassing $41,748 annually, reflecting the strong earning potential in this skilled trade. Trade schools, apprenticeship programs, and vocational training centers provide pathways to enter the carpentry profession, leading to a rewarding career with opportunities for growth and specialization.
