Carpenter

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Carpenter to perform carpentry and construction duties in Chapel Hill, NC. The role requires reading blueprints, fabricating and installing components, and coordinating material purchases.

The position is full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with a sign-on bonus available for eligible applicants. Valid NC driver’s license is required prior to start date.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in carpentry preferred.
• Must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties and responsibilities of carpentry/construction trades, including safe use of tools.
• Maintain, repair, fabricate, install and alter structures as needed.
• Read and interpret construction blueprints and detailed job descriptions.
• Create material take-off lists and complete material purchase requisitions.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tool operation

Physical stamina

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Carpentry tools

Job description

Department:

CS-Carpentry-246202

Career Area:

Facilities and Skilled Trades

Is this an internal only recruitment?:

No

Posting Open Date :

10/09/2026

Application Deadline:

10/19/2026

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title:

Facility Maint Tech - Bldg Trd - Journey

Salary Grade Equivalent:

NC06 / GN06

Working Title:

Carpenter

Position Number:

00020069

Vacancy ID:

P021455

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday,7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Work Location:

CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$42,935 - $57,922

Pay Band Information:

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Notice to Applicants:

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

Construction Services provides quality and professional construction services in support of maintaining, renovating and improving the function, safety, comfort and sustainability of campus facilities. The services delivered enable the University to preserve buildings while renovating, adapting and updating them to meet the changing needs of our customers and this campus. Our goal is to ensure that all projects are completed efficiently and effectively. Additionally, the quality of all craftsmanship will meet or exceed all Industry, Regulatory and University practices. Construction Services delivers renovation, alteration, maintenance or repair projects for the University with an estimated cost of less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000). Estimates are available upon request, prior to commencement of work.

Position Summary:

A SIGN-ON BONUS OF $4,081 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE:
$2,040.50 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE & $2,040.50 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE.

Perform duties and responsibilities associated with the carpentry/construction trades, including but not limited to proper and safe use and operation of associated powered or hand tools of the trade; general maintenance, repair, replacement, fabrication, installation, and alteration of structures; reading and interpreting construction blueprints and detailed job descriptions; creating materials take-off lists and completing purchase requisitions for materials; completing requisitions for other purchases (i.e., tools and tool accessories as necessary;) planning, problem-solving, and reporting any issues to immediate supervisor.

• * Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License or ability to obtain one prior to start date.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Optional Guidelines: Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Management Preferences:

Demonstrated experience in construction preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• * Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License or ability to obtain one prior to start date.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements :

Ability to climb ladders and scaffolds, move objects weighing up to 40 pounds, work with hands overhead for extended periods of time, crawl on hands and knees, and bend and stoop. Ability to work in offices, laboratories, classrooms, mechanical equipment rooms, attic crawl spaces and on roof tops. Working conditions can vary from extreme cold to high heat and rain and other outdoor elements.
Ability to serve as a mandatory employee and report to work in support of mandatory University operations, even when adverse weather or other emergency conditions, including but not limited to a public health emergency, may require the University to close.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements:

Evening work occasionally, Night work occasionally, On-call occasionally, Overtime occasionally, Valid NC Driver’s License, Weekend work occasionally

Special Instructions:

**ELIGIBILITY FOR SIGN-ON BONUS

To be eligible for a Sign-on bonus, an individual must not have worked in a probationary, permanent, or time-limited appointment in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including but not limited to the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system in a position subject to the State Human Resources Act.

A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time (more than 20 hours a week) employee are eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working more than 20 hours and less than 40 hours per week).

This SHRA Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. All recipients must sign the Pay Back Agreement form. Additional information regarding the SHRA Sign-on Policy can be found https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy.