Campus Carpenter/Locksmith - Hands-On & On-Call Benefits

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Vacation days

Sick days

Holidays

Collaborative environment

Job summary

The University of South Carolina is hiring a skilled Carpenter/Locksmith to perform journeyman-level carpentry maintenance, repairs, and minor installations across campus facilities. You will service locks, hardware, doors, and related security systems, ensuring safety and compliance with codes while supporting students, staff, and campus operations.

This role requires the ability to read plans, work independently, supervise seasonal staff, and participate in after-hours on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• 5 years of journeyman level carpentry experience or completion of carpenter apprenticeship program with 2 years of experience.
• Knowledge of installing and repairing door closers, locks, hinges, sweeps and weather stripping.
• Knowledge of wood and steel stud framing, drywall installation and repairs, drywall finishing.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair building locks including cylindrical, unit, mortise, rim and reload cylinders.
• Replace and repair panic hardware, door closers, ADA openers and locks on desks and cabinets.
• Inspect facilities, perform preventive maintenance and repairs on walls, ceilings, doors and hardware.
• Perform new installations including framing, drywall, windows and flooring.
• Supervise temporary staff performing minor skilled work.
• Serve in an after-hours On-Call rotation.

Skills

Carpentry

Locksmithing

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Job description

The University of South Carolina is hiring a skilled Carpenter/Locksmith to perform journeyman-level carpentry maintenance, repairs, and minor installations across campus facilities. You will service locks, hardware, doors, and related security systems, ensuring safety and compliance with codes while supporting students, staff, and campus operations.

This role requires the ability to read plans, work independently, supervise seasonal staff, and participate in after-hours on-call rotations.