Carpenter (Temporary)
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Job Summary
Job Title: Carpenter (Temporary)
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Senior Maintenance Manager
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Effective Date: September 2025
White Oak conserves and sustains some of the earths rarest wild animals through innovative training research education and conservation breeding programs that contribute to the survival of wildlife in nature. The conservation programs span 600 acres along the St. Marys River in northeast Florida surrounded by 22000 acres of mixed forest and wetlands that make up the beautiful White Oak property. Founded in 1982 White Oak leads professional efforts to improve veterinary care develop holistic animal management techniques and better understand the biology of critically endangered species by providing excellent care and managing conservation programs for over 30 species of imperiled wildlife in large naturalistic habitats.
White Oak Mission:
Saving endangered wildlife and habitats through sustainable populations expanding education initiatives and responsible land stewardship.
Job Summary:
The Carpenter is responsible for building maintaining and installing structures and fixtures on White Oak property.
Essential Duties:
o Performs residential and light commercial construction.
o Follows established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean environment.
o Read and interprets blueprints for structural concepts.
o Builds or repairs cabinets doors frameworks floors trim work decks walkways or other wooden fixtures using woodworking machines hand tools or power tools.
o Removes damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repairs or replaces using hand tools.
o Inspects ceiling or flooring wall coverings siding glass or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.
o Installs foundations walls floors ceilings and roofs using materials such as wood steel metal concrete plastics and composites of multiple materials. Installs and finishes sheetrock.
o Performs roof repairs and shingle installation.
o Performs Interior and exterior painting and staining.
o Performs minor plumbing and electrical work as assigned.
o Performs welding and fabrication as assigned.
o Installs and repairs fencing as needed.
o Makes new signs and/or repairs old signs on property.
o Performs clean-up of property following storms including debris clean-up and tree trimming and/or removal.
o Builds scaffolding and sets up ladders for work on tall structures.
o Performs insulation Installation.
o Operates heavy equipment as needed to perform job duties.
o Assists Support Services and Maintenance teams as needed.
The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform.
Education and Work Experience Requirements:
Minimum of four years experience with all phases of residential building and carpentry; or two years of residential building with two years of commercial construction experience; or two years of fencing installation with two years of general construction.
Educational certificates are preferred.
Certificates of competency in carpentry are preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Must have knowledge of shop tools including table saw miter saw drill press sanders routers grinders etc.
Ability to operate without direct supervision and be self-motivated persistent confident tenacious and take pride in work.
Strong organization skills.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Willingness to learn new skills.
Dependable trustworthy and neatly groomed.
Capable of receiving and following instructions and communicating with co-workers.
Ability to read and adhere to labels safety warnings and guidelines.
Must be attentive to detail and always alert to ensure safety.
Have basic computer skills.
Physical Requirements Hazards and Special Working Conditions:
Must have valid Florida or Georgia drivers license.
Working conditions include working in extreme temperatures noise hazardous materials able to work using ladders and man lifts and lift to 50 lbs.
May be required to work occasional weekend and/or after-hours service work.
Flexibility in work hours and schedule; job may occasionally require working long hours weekends and holidays.
White Oak Conservation is committed to creating an environment where diverse perspectives are welcome and to nurturing a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender race color age national origin religion disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity/expression citizenship pregnancy or maternity veteran status or any other status protected by applicable national federal state or local law.
