Upholsterer

Housing and Dining Services (HDS) offers an opportunity for a skilled individual to upholster, reupholster and repair furniture. Your skills can enhance the safety and aesthetics of living and learning spaces in residence halls, dining centers, offices, and retail venues. If you take pride in your work, are conscientious, and have a commitment to quality and customer service, you may be a fit for the HDS team.

Duties include:

• Dismantle, repair, and reupholster furniture.
• Repair furniture frames and bases.
• Refinish furniture.
• Build new furniture and built-in furnishings.
• Maintain records of work performed.
• Estimate materials. Order, stock and inventory supplies.
• Assist with carpentry tasks as assigned.

Housing and Dining Services is a large, complex, self-operated auxiliary department employing about 1,000 full and part-time staff. As a group, we share the desire to provide exemplary services, products and facilities for our residents and other guests. The 2025 Princeton Review ranks us #2 Happiest Students, #2 Best Quality of Life, #8 Best College Residence Halls, and #14 Best Campus Food. A great team to be part of!

Work is performed on-site.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Skilled level experience in upholstery and carpentry.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, techniques, and materials used in both trades.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Prefer strong attention to detail.

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.
• Valid driver's license upon employment.
• Ability to perform duties requiring moderate-considerable physical exertion. Standing, reaching, repetitive motion and lifting are required.

Please submit the on-line application.

Screening begins immediately and continues until positions are filled.

$16.36 - $19.00 per hour