Carpenter II (Journeyman)

Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University in Seneca, SC is seeking a Carpenter II (Journeyman) to perform advanced carpentry, maintenance, remodeling and related duties. This full-time role provides mentorship to less experienced staff and serves as lead in the absence of a lead.

Responsibilities include reading plans, selecting lumber, building and repairing woodwork, installing doors and trim, and assisting with walls, ceilings and cabinetry. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; salary range $39,300–$42,279.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and formal training or trade experience related to the area of employment.

Responsibilities

• Safety: promotes a safe workplace and adheres to OSHA and university PPE/LOTO requirements.
• Training and Mentorship: guides and trains others and maintains licensure/compliance.
• General Maintenance: assists other trades and creates access points in ceilings, walls, and floors.
• Carpentry Construction: reads plans, estimates costs, and works with customers to deliver a quality product.
• Carpentry Maintenance: designs, builds and repairs woodwork, doors, trim, and internal structures.

Skills

Carpentry skills

Reading blueprints

Mentorship

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Carpenter II (Journeyman)

Full Time

JR-10603

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs carpentry and related duties requiring routine and advanced degrees of professional skills and technical knowledge. Performs maintenance, remodeling and repairs involving carpentry. Provides training and mentorship to less experienced employees. Serves as lead in absence of lead. Subject to callback and unscheduled work hours as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

• 10% Safety
  Promotes a safe workplace and safe work practices. Complies with all applicable OSHA safety mandates and enforcement of University LOTO & PPE policy. Complies with all EPA/DHEC rules. Promotes positive and productive relationships within and between shops.
• 10% Training and Mentorship
  Leads, guides, and/or trains others in applicable procedures and techniques. Completes the required training and testing to maintain applicable
  licensing, and compliance for industry and University.
• 15% General Maintenance
  Works with other trades to help them perform their jobs more easily and more safely. Creates accesses in ceilings, walls, and floors. Installs catwalks in ceilings, attics and over objects. Erects safe scaffolding to minimize use of tall ladders.
• 20% Carpentry Construction
  Reads and comprehends plans and blueprints. Recognizes and selects
  appropriate lumber types and grades. Makes rough sketches. Estimates cost, time and materials of carpentry projects. Works with customers to provide them with a better product.
• 45% Carpentry Maintenance
  Designs, builds, installs and repairs structural woodwork, flooring, ceilings, and cabinetry. Maintains building appearance and structural integrity, including doors and window trim. Assists in constructing walls, remodeling, and hanging and finishing dry wall, installs and repairs all types of structures and performs related tasks involving interior and exterior finish of carpentry work. Installs structural components of buildings such as joists, braces, wood and metal studs, posts, columns and trusses. Installs and repairs ceilings, siding, wood and metal doors and windows. Installs and repairs walls and floors. Constructs and sets forms. Fabricates, installs and repairs interior components such as shelving, benches, lab tables, cabinets and partitions. Fabricates, refits, and installs doors, locks, and trim.

JOB CODE:

KC40

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Regular FTE Staff

Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma or equivalent and formal training or trade experience that is directly related to the area of employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Perceive, observe, clarity of vision: 75%
• Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors: 10%
• Recognize or inspect visually: 50%
• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 50%
• Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: 50%
• Stand for Prolonged Period: 90%
• Extends hands or arms in any direction: 80%
• Move, transport, raise or lower 50 lbs or more: 70%
• Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl): 60%
• Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder): 60%
• Walk or move about: 90%
• Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 15%

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Electrical hazards: 40%
• Chemical hazards: 40%
• Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids): 20%
• Radiant hazards: 30%
• Mechanical hazards: 50%
• Exposure to heat or cold: 70%
• Vibration: 60%
• Noise: 60%
• Wet and/or humid: 35%
• Exposure to dust/fumes: 70%
• Overnight travel: 10%
• Burn hazards: 45%

WORK SCHEDULE:

STANDARD HOURS:

40

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range

$39,300 - $42,279

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL:

Emergency Response - In the event of an emergency closure or modified operations, this position is required to respond in order to provide the University's initial response to the emergency situation, including the execution of mission essential functions. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on call.

JOB LOCATION:

Seneca, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

October 6, 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

Military Equivalency

Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran Preference

South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions or issues.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.