Carpenter - Health Sciences Center

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour work week

Paid holidays

Leave and sick days

Health insurance and retirement

Wellness programs

Job summary

West Virginia University’s Health Sciences Center seeks a Carpenter to perform building maintenance, renovations, and a variety of skilled trades. The role involves interpreting drawings, coordinating with teams, and ensuring work is completed on schedule while upholding safety standards.

The position offers a 37.5-hour week, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to contribute to campus facilities across WVU's health sciences spaces.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience or education in building maintenance or craft trades.
• Ability to read prints/drawings for repairs and construction.

Responsibilities

• Receive and close work orders; assist Lead with multi-craft projects.
• Read prints/drawings for repair or construction tasks.
• Inspect area to ensure timely maintenance and schedule adherence.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, engineers and customers.
• Maintain safety standards and PPE; operate basic tools and equipment.

Skills

Carpentry

Reading blueprints

Multi-craft maintenance

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Associate degree in building maintenance or craft trade

2-year vocational craft trades program

Tools

Unifier CMMS

Applaud

Mountaineer Marketplace

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Health Sciences Center department of Facilities Management at West Virginia University is accepting applications for a Carpenter.

About the Opportunity

Under the direction of the Lead or Manager, this position will perform building maintenance and renovations. Position will perform carpentry, painting, finishing, masonry, and demolition tasks.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What You’ll Do

• Receive work orders through Unifier (CMMS). Interfaces with University Police dispatch, Supervisors, Managers, and customers to finalize project needs and scope. Review and complete work order documentation including material acquisition, time sheets, comments and close out. Assists Lead with multi-craft project assignments and building maintenance.
• Required to read and review prints and drawings on new and existing building projects for repair or construction associated with specific job duties and expertise.
• Provides continual inspection of assigned area to ensure maintenance is completed on schedule; recommends to the Lead/Manager major repair needs.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, engineers, architects, customers, etc. to ensure timely and cost-effective repairs and projects.
• May perform various other skilled or unskilled tasks as required to secure facility, make repairs, protect property or enable the University to conduct business.
• Relocate furniture, lab equipment and other items within the Health Sciences Center and related facilities as needed for the project. Will remove/attach/replace or assemble pictures, cabinets, modular furnishings, new furniture and/or shelving.
• Will maintain safe standards and working conditions following all state, local, and federal requirements.
• Rebuild and/or renovate areas following blueprints and general instructions. Incumbent will layout, frame, hang drywall, install ceilings, lay carpet, lay floor tile, finish drywall and install a variety of moldings as detailed in drawing.
• Will perform various labor duties such as digging, carrying, climbing, lifting, keeping work areas clean, tool inventory, materials storage, pick up materials from Warehouse, etc. May also be required to operate various equipment such as fork-lift, hand trucks, etc.
• Custom build shelving/containers or support items as designed or outlined to support research equipment or to meet the needs of office, lab or classroom activities. Install a variety of screens, whiteboards, display boards or custom build support systems for specialized research items.
• Assist and or lay blocks, form and pour concrete, patch plaster and perform other duties associated with the mason trades.
• Hang and finish a variety of wall coverings. Require moving, loading and transport all materials and equipment necessary to complete all phases of assigned maintenance and or construction projects.
• Will operate and utilize various computerized software programs to include Unifier CMMS, Applaud, Mountaineer Marketplace, Outlook and Microsoft Office.
• Required to leave work sight in clean and orderly fashion daily.
• Ensures that proper safety procedures and PPE are used while performing job duties.
• May be assigned to assist or work with other crafts as necessary to complete job.
• Required to work mandatory overtime as assigned. Must be available for repair and/or assistance for problems that may arise such as emergencies, shut-downs, etc. at times other than regular work hours and pre-scheduled work.
• Maintains the original scope of project to ensure project cost control.
• May fill in for Lead as assigned. Must be able to operate computers utilizing various software programs such as: Building maintenance management programs involving work orders, and materials accountability, building support systems and other systems as necessary.

Pay Grade:14

Hours: Monday thru Friday 7 am - 3 pm

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED required.
• Must have one of the following:
  • 2 years experience in general trades building maintenance experience in the areas of basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or other craft trades.
  • Completion of an associate degree in building maintenance or other craft trade.
  • Completion of a 2-year accredited vocational craft trades program.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of building systems, how they operate.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate system variables, measure performance and design corrective action.
• Strong logic and analytical skills, focus/root cause.
• Ability to function in highly stressful situations.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to perform work in a professional capacity, technical language as well as in simple, everyday terminology utilizing both written and oral communications.
• Ability to read complex mechanical/electrical diagrams, advise on troubleshooting techniques, and create/alter sequence of operations.
• Self-motivated/ability to function with minimal supervision/direction and lead by example.
• Ability to perform on a cross functional work team comprised of skilled trades personnel to complete assignments, tasks and repairs on schedule and within budget.
• Knowledge of carpentry, construction, plumbing, mechanical maintenance, preventive maintenance, repairs, alterations, and renovations. Excellent eye to hand coordination.
• Ability to work in varying temperature environments.
• Ability to stoop, bend, crawl and climb heights over 10 feet and materials over 50 lbs.
• Ability to work overtime and respond during off hours as needed.
• Ability to work safely around moving equipment, heights and uneven surfaces.

Physical Effort

• Normal office environment
• Use of computer and office equipment
• Walking distance, standing, lifting, bending, carrying over 50 lbs
• Crawling, climbing, and awkward positions

About WVU

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.

Job Posting

Oct 22, 2026

Posting Classification: Classified

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Schedule: Full-time