Carpenter II

Liberty University; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty University seeks a Carpenter II to handle various carpentry responsibilities, including building frameworks and installing fixtures. The role involves working under limited supervision, collaborating with project managers, and performing physically demanding tasks in various weather conditions. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in carpentry and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 3+ years of related experience.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Must be able to lift up to 75+ pounds.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for building and setting forms for footings and structures.
• Perform maintenance and installation of flooring and fixtures.
• Work closely with the Renovation Construction Project Manager.

Skills

Communication

Judgment

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Carpentry tools

Job description

The Carpenter II is responsible for building and setting forms for footings, walls, and slabs, Frame to finish exterior walls, roofs, and decks. Responsible for framing interior walls, building stairs, installing drywall, crown molding, doorframes, and cabinets. Constructing and repairing building frameworks and structures, such as stairways, doorframes, partitions, and rafters, made from wood, steel, and other raw materials. Installation of all types of flooring, tile, carpet, wood, engineered, etc. Responsible for demolition, estimating costs for flooring, wall construction, rough and finished carpentry work as required. Operating hand tools and woodworking machines. Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion is essential to this job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• As essential personnel you are expected to be available in the event of school closings, delays, shutdowns and any emergencies including clean up required because of severe weather incidents. Performs seasonal snow removal and salting of walkways and lots as assigned. Performs snow removal activities as assigned. Such as shoveling, salting, etc. Maintenance Technicians are essential to the overall success of Liberty University and its day-to-day functions, especially during ongoing campus events such as Winter Fest, Orientation, Convocation, Commencement, CFAW, and summer camps amongst other planned and unplanned events throughout the year. Must be available to work scheduled and unscheduled hours as emergency needs arise.
• Reports to work at the required time and performs duties as assigned by the Renovation Construction Project Manager(s) or Carpenter Technician III/ Lead
• Works closely with the RC Project Manager(s) and Carpenter Technician III/ Lead to resolve any task concerns and needs that may arise.
• Performs work in a safe and efficient manner under the company’s safety and quality programs.
• Layout for rough and finished carpentry, evaluated from supplied construction documents.
• Performs at a high level of competency and achieve satisfactory outcomes.
• Performs carpentry work using a variety of carpentry hand and power tools.
• Coordinates and schedules work with other trades personnel and contractors to complete jobs in a timely manner.
• Performs general carpentry, construction, and renovation services.
• Maintains the overall aesthetics/ cosmetic appearance of facilities and equipment
• Follows blueprints and building plans to meet assigned work
• Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding.
• Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials.
• Construct building frameworks, including walls, floors, and doorframes.
• Help erect, level, and install building frameworks with the air of rigging hardware and cranes.
• Inspects and replace damaged framework or other structures and fixtures.
• Instruct and replace damage framework or other structures and fixtures
• Instruct and direct laborers and other construction helpers.
• Performs duties of a Carpenter II, such as, construct building frameworks, including walls, floors, and doorframes.
• Assists erect, level and install building frameworks with the aid of rigging hardware and cranes.
• Inspects and replaces damaged framework or other structures and fixtures.
• Instructs and directs laborers and Carpenter Apprentice/ helpers.
• Builds and sets forms for footings, walls, and slabs, and frames, finish exterior walls.
• Assists with demolition associated with Renovation and Construction Projects.
• Frame interior walls, build stairs, and install drywall, crown molding, doors and cabinets.
• Assists other Carpenter Technicians with the repair, maintenance, and installation of floor tile, ceramic tile, and masonry tile.
• Repair, replace, maintain, and installs windows, window frames, glass and hardware; as well as; Layout walls door and window openings, headers and joints using modern construction techniques.
• Reads and interprets blueprints drawings, specifications, technical publications as needed.
• Repairs, replace, maintain and install wall boards, sheet rock, weather stripping, base boards, insulation, waterproofing materials and suspended ceilings.
• Must provide own hand tools to perform and complete trade related tasks.
• Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

This position requires a high school diploma or GED. Minimum of 3+ years of related experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in the Carpenter trade. Must be able to understand and follow directions, and work under limited Supervision. Must be able to work well with the public and co-workers and present a positive attitude. Clean and professional appearance. Must be courteous, detailed oriented. self-motivated, diligent, trustworthy, possess strong organizational skills and well-developed communication skills. Must be able to lift up to 75+ pounds and perform duties of the Carpenter trade in typical Virginia Climate. This position might require the use of and operation of aerial lifts or be willing and able to obtain aerial lift certifications, operate, and work from various aerial lifts and heights. Desire to work with a team to accomplish goals. Urgency to grow and improve. Certifications obtained while employed by Liberty University at the expense of the employer will be reimbursed back to the University upon voluntary termination (resignation) for the first 12 months after acquiring it.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Ability to read, understand and follow safety procedures.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Frequently required to travel to, on and off campus locations.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Required to be able stand, walk, and climb stairs to move around campus for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 75+ pounds and perform duties of the Carpentry craft indoors and outdoors in typical Virginia climate.
• Must be able to work on weekends, holidays, and flexible daily hours as well as various evening hours.
• Ability to use radio and telephone to communicate and follow written and verbal instructions. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, bending, and standing, walking and driving.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environments in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position are indoor/ outdoor construction job sites and are subject to various weather conditions. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate.

Driving Requirements

Use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.

Target Hire Date2025-04-21Time TypeFull timeLocationLynchburg - In OfficeThe University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.