Carpenter

Oklahoma City University; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team environment

Hands-on experience

On-the-job training

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Oklahoma City University seeks a skilled Carpenter/Maintenance Technician to build, repair, remodel, and maintain campus facilities and equipment. A minimum of 2–5 years of skilled carpentry experience is required or an equivalent combination of training and education.

The role involves performing a range of carpentry tasks, following safety procedures, and collaborating with a team to support deferred maintenance orders and campus projects.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of skilled carpentry experience or equivalent training/education.
• Perform skilled carpentry work to build, repair, remodel, and maintain campus facilities.
• Commitment to safety, procedures, and team-based work.

Responsibilities

• Remodels and repairs cabinets, doors, windows, and furniture.
• Repairs and maintains building structures such as walls, doorways, and frames.
• Installs window glass, tiles, and finishes; refinishes furniture.
• Complies with safety regulations and PPE.
• Supports facilities department with maintenance tasks and event setups.

Job description

The Carpenter/Maintenance Techis a member of the Facilities Department. The Carpenter/Maintenance Tech III is responsible for performing skilled carpentry work to build, repair, rebuild, remodel, and maintain campus building, facilities, and equipment in support of assigned projects. Two (2) to five (5) years of skilled carpentry experience is required; or three (2) to five (5) years of experience performing duties including skilled carpentry work; or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities and is required.

Performs skilled carpentry work in support of assigned projects and deferred maintenance orders.

Examples of work may include:

• Remodels and repairs cabinets, counters, shelves, tables and miscellaneous furniture;
• Replaces and repairs door closures and locks
• Alters and repairs a variety of building structures such as walls, partitions, doorways, window frames, stairways and roofs o Installs window glass and screens; applies wall and floor covering materials; installs ceramic and other types of tile
• Refinishes furniture and paints and stains building interiors and exteriors
• Applies safety precaution pertaining to: safety regulations and procedures; chemical safety, hazard communication program; personal protective equipment; lifting procedures, back injury prevention; flammable storage, housekeeping; and fire extinguisher training.
• Participates in trainings, certifications, and other professional development and compliance activities as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned which could include associated Facilities department maintenance work as requested, including, but not limited to: snow removal, event set-up and clean-up, truck loading and unloading, etc.

Most importantly, you'll bring a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, reliability, and a commitment to working safely and as part of a team.

Why Join OCU?

At Oklahoma City University, you're joining more than a Facilities department. You're joining a team that believes in mentorship, teamwork, and helping employees build their careers.

What you'll love about working here:

• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Hands-on experience with a variety of building systems
• On-the-job training and opportunities to expand your technical skills
• Stable employment and excellent benefits

Build Your Career While Keeping Our Campus Moving

Your work will have an impact every day—from keeping classrooms comfortable to ensuring essential equipment and building systems are working properly.

Bring your skills. Learn something new. Be part of a team that invests in your future.