Campus Carpentry Technician - Fabrication & Repairs

University-of-Lynchburg; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Personal days

Paid sick time

Family leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition remission

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

The University of Lynchburg seeks a Maintenance Technician – Carpentry to lead structural repair and finish carpentry across campus. You will fabricate and install cabinetry, doors, frames, and trim while coordinating with electricians, plumbers, and HVAC technicians.

This full-time on-site role requires 3–5 years journeyman carpentry, a valid driver's license, OSHA training preferred, and proficiency with CMMS for work orders, time logs, and material costs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive journeyman-level experience in commercial, residential, or institutional carpentry.
• Collaborative experience working with other core building trades (electrical, plumbing, or HVAC).
• Valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle record.
• Proficiency with digital tools or software for tracking tasks or work requests.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural repair, alteration, and aesthetic maintenance of all campus facilities.
• Fabricate, install, and repair cabinetry, doors, frames, drywall, and architectural trim across historic and modern buildings.
• Collaborate with Electricians, Plumbers, and HVAC Technicians to diagnose issues and execute complex repairs.
• Utilize CMMS to track, update, and close work orders, logging labor hours and material costs.
• Participate in campus event setup and standby after-hours for emergencies.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Structural sketches

Technical drawings

Hand tools

Power tools

Shop machinery

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Asset Essentials

CMMS

Job description

The University of Lynchburg seeks a Maintenance Technician – Carpentry to lead structural repair and finish carpentry across campus. You will fabricate and install cabinetry, doors, frames, and trim while coordinating with electricians, plumbers, and HVAC technicians.

This full-time on-site role requires 3–5 years journeyman carpentry, a valid driver's license, OSHA training preferred, and proficiency with CMMS for work orders, time logs, and material costs.