Carpenter

Ball State University; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball State University Facilities Planning and Management is seeking a full-time Carpenter for the 2nd shift on campus. The role involves constructing and remodeling university facilities, installing fixtures, and building cabinets and counters.

Candidates must be able to handle physical tasks and operate power and hand tools safely. Responsibilities include measuring, cutting, and finishing wood surfaces, applying construction materials, and installing doors, windows, and hardware.

Qualifications

• Experience in constructing or remodeling university facilities.
• Ability to install/repair fixtures and finish wood surfaces.
• Capable of following regulations and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Construct and remodel university facilities and finishes.
• Install/repair fixtures and hardware in facilities.
• Build cabinets, casework, furniture, counters, and laminate tops.
• Measure, cut, shape, and assemble materials with hand/power tools.
• Apply materials to floors, walls, ceilings, and roofs as required.
• Fit and service doors, windows, and hardware.
• Construct concrete forms; place and finish concrete as required.
• Move ladders, scaffolds, and lift platforms as needed.

Skills

Carpentry

Finish carpentry

Reading blueprints

Safety compliance

Tools

Power tools

Woodworking machinery

Job description

**Position Title:**Carpenter**Compensation:**$31.62 - $31.62**Department:**Assoc VP Facilities Planning & Mgt\\_O (Kevin Ward**Start Date:**09/30/2026**About this opportunity:**Ball State University Facilities Planning and Management has an opportunity to work on the beautiful campus. This opportunity comes with excellent pay and a great benefits package that includes medical and prescription plans, dental, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid time off, holiday pay, university-funded retirement, tuition discounts, and more.The ideal candidate will be flexible, and will possess great service skills with a willingness to learn.This is a full-time, on campus opportunity.Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.HOURS2nd Shift3:30 to 12:00 midnightMonday thru Friday**What you'll do and what you'll bring:****Position Function:** Under supervision, perform duties related to carpentry complying with appropriate regulations and codes.**Duties & Responsibilities:****1.** Construct and/or remodel University facilities.***Clean, renovate, and renew, resilient, wood, and hard floor surface finishes, i.e., dust mop, sweep, wet mop, spot mop, scrub, polish and spray buff, strip, seal, wax, etc.******Requires the physical ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds constantly. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish colors and perceive depth. Task requires use of saws, jointer, shaper, planer, drill press, sander, drill, router, air-nailers and staplers, hand and power tools, filter mask, and hand, ear, and eye protection, etc. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, vibration, etc. Task requires the mental ability to analyze situations, read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information, and receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information.*****2.** Install and/or repair new and existing fixtures of University facilities.***Requires the physical ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds constantly. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish colors and perceive depth. Task requires use of power and hand tools, filter mask, and hand, ear, and eye protection, etc. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, and vibration, etc. Task requires the mental ability to analyze situations, read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information, and receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information.*****3.** Build and install cabinets, casework, furniture, counters, and plastic laminate tops.***Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds constantly. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish colors and perceive depth. Task requires use of power and hand tools, filter mask, and hand, ear and eye protection, etc. Employee is exposed to inside environmental conditions, noise, vibration, etc. Task requires the mental ability to analyze situations, read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information, and receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information.*****4.** Measure, cut, shape, and assemble materials as required using hand and/or power tools, sketch and/or estimate jobs and/or materials as required.***Requires the physical ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds constantly. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish colors and perceive depth. Task requires use of power and hand tools, filter mask, and hand, ear, and eye protection, etc. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, and vibration, etc. Task requires the mental ability to analyze situations, read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information, and receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information.*****5.** Apply construction materials to floors, walls, ceilings and/or roofs of University buildings and facilities as required.***Requires the physical ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds constantly. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish colors and perceive depth. Task requires use of power and hand tools, filter mask, and hand, ear, and eye protection, etc. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, vibration, etc. Task requires the mental ability to analyze situations, read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information, and receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information.*****6.** Fit, install and/or service doors, windows, glass, exit devices, door closures, automatic door openers, electrical and conventional lock sets and/or hardware as required.***Requires the physical ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds constantly. Task requires the visual ability to perceive depth. Task requires use of power and hand tools, filter mask, and hand, ear, and eye protection, etc. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, vibration, oils, etc. Task requires the mental ability to analyze situations, read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information, and receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information.******7.*** Construct concrete forms; place and finish concrete as required.***Requires the physical ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds constantly. Task requires the visual ability to perceive depth. Task requires use of trowels, hand floats, edgers, groovers, brooms, filter mask, and hand, ear, and eye protection, etc. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, vibration, oils, etc. Task requires the mental ability to analyze situations, read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information, and receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information.******8.*** Move and erect manual and power ladders, scaffolds, and other lift platforms as required.***Requires the physical ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, hear, and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds constantly. Task requires the visual ability to perceive depth. Task requires use of hammer, wrench, screwdriver, pliers, filter mask, and hand, ear, and eye protection, etc. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, vibration, oils, etc. Task requires the mental ability to analyze situations, read, comprehend, follow, and provide written