Carpenter - Classroom Maintenance

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland is seeking a skilled carpenter to maintain and repair classroom surfaces, fixtures, equipment, and seating across campus. You will configure spaces and perform journey-level carpentry work to support learning environments.

The role requires four years of carpentry experience and a high school diploma or GED. Candidates must hold a Maryland Class C Driver's license or equivalent and be able to work 4PM–2:30AM four days a week.

Qualifications

• Four years progressively responsible experience in the carpentry trade.
• High School diploma or GED desired.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs classroom surfaces, fixtures, equipment and seating throughout the campus.
• Configures classroom spaces and seating according to required needs.
• Performs carpentry work at the journey level.

Skills

Carpentry

Blueprints reading

Mathematics

OSHA safety

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Carpentry tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:
Under general supervision, maintains and repairs classroom surfaces, fixtures, equipment and seating throughout the campus, and configures classroom spaces and seating according to required needs. Performs carpentry work at the journey level. Performs semi-skilled general classroom maintenance and/or preventive maintenance assignments.

Preferences

• High School diploma or GED desired.

Physical Demands

To work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to work from ladders and scaffolding; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies and/or exert force up to 70 lbs.; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on equipment and machinery; to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment. Normal work hours consist of four 10 hour days, Tuesday- Friday, 4PM-2:30AM.

Licenses/ Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid Maryland Class C Driver's license or equivalent with fewer than 6 points.

Minimum Qualifications

• EDUCATION:
• EXPERIENCE: Four years progressively responsible experience in the carpentry trade.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in the methods and techniques of carpentry and joinery; of the qualities and characteristics of wood and materials worked like wood such as plastics and fiberglass. Thorough knowledge of and skill in basic mathematics including area, volume, weights, and the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions; of OSHA regulations related to the carpentry trade. Skill in the use and maintenance of the tools and equipment of the carpentry trade; in measuring, cutting, and installing related materials. Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, drawings and specifications; to prepare summaries and reports; to communicate effectively; to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to work from ladders and scaffolding; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies and/or exert force up to 70 lbs.; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on equipment and machinery; to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

OTHER

• Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license may be required. Candidates selected for employment. May be required to be trained to work with asbestos.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: N/A

Best Consideration Date

N/A

Posting Close Date

September 16, 2026

Open Until Filled

No

Visa Requirement

This position does not provide sponsorship for Visa

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website .

Department

VPA-FM-O&M-Classroom Maintenance

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$48,138.00 - $57,766.00

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone for employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the