Carpenter/Locksmith

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

15 paid vacation days

15 paid sick days

13 paid holidays

Collaborative environment

Job summary

The University of South Carolina in Columbia seeks a Carpenter/Locksmith to perform journeyman-level carpentry maintenance, repairs, and minor installations across campus. You will service and install commercial carpentry components, hardware, doors, floors, ceilings, and electronic locking systems, diagnosing issues and applying safety standards.

Essential duties include installing, maintaining, and repairing locks of various types, supervising temporary staff, and participating in on-call

Qualifications

• Requires job related accreditation from a technical school or skilled trades program.
• 2+ years of job related experience or equivalent certification.
• Experience with doors, locks, hardware installation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair building locks including various cylinder types.
• Inspect facilities and perform preventive maintenance on drywall, walls, doors, windows.
• Perform new installations: framing, drywall, windows, doors, ceilings, flooring.
• Supervise temporary/seasonal staff performing minor skilled work.
• Be part of after-hours on-call rotation.

Skills

Carpentry

Locksmithing

Safety compliance

Reading plans

Education

Technical school accreditation

Job description

Job Family

Skilled Trades

Job Function

Carpentry

USC Market Title

Carpenter

Link to USC Market Title

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133861

Job Level

T2 - Technical Support

Business Title (Internal Title)

Carpenter/Locksmith

Campus

Columbia

Work County

Richland

College/Division

Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support

Department

SAAS Custodial, Move Crew and Facilities Administration

State Pay Range

G07

USC Market Range

MRD - $45,181 $55,347 $65,512

Anticipated Hiring Range

$45,181 - $65,512

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

40

Work Schedule

• Standard working schedule: 8:00am – 4:30pm
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
• You will be expected to be on the on-call rotation for the area

Basis

12 months

Job Search Category

Trades/Maintenance

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Veterans' Preference Statement

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Advertised Job Summary

Carpenter / Locksmith

• Are you a skilled Carpenter/Locksmith who takes pride in solving problems and keeping facilities safe?
• Ready to use your expertise to make a meaningful impact across a university community?
• Do you enjoy hands-on work that combines carpentry, repair, and security systems?
• Are you ready to put your technical skills to work in a role that supports students, staff, and campus operations?
• Looking for a role where every day brings a new challenge and opportunity to build, repair, and improve?

We Have the Job for You!

The Carpenter/Locksmith performs journeyman-level carpentry maintenance, repairs, and minor installations. This position services and installs commercial carpentry components, hardware, flooring, ceiling systems, and electronic locking systems. The incumbent diagnoses and troubleshoots problems, performs appropriate repairs, and applies thorough knowledge of applicable codes, industry work practices, and safety standards. This position is designated as essential during inclement or hazardous weather and other emergencies.

Primary Duties Include

• Perform work requiring expertise in the installation, maintenance, and repair of building locks, including cylindrical, unit, mortise, rim, and reload cylinders. Replace and repair panic hardware, door closers, ADA openers, and locks on desks, file cabinets, display cases, and similar containers.
• Inspect facilities, systems, and components to ensure safety, identify necessary repairs, and support an ongoing preventive maintenance program. Perform maintenance on drywall, block walls, cabinets, steel doors and frames, windows, hardware, and ceilings.
• Perform new installations, including metal stud framing, drywall and finishing, windows, doors, hardware, ceilings, and flooring.
• Supervise temporary and seasonal staff performing minor skilled work.
• Will serve in an after hours On-Call rotation.

Perks

• Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
• 15 paid vacation days
• 15 paid sick days
• 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• An engaging and collaborative environment.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires job related accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of journeyman level carpentry experience or completion of carpenter apprenticeship program with 2 years of experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of wood and steel stud framing, drywall installation and repairs, drywall finishing, block walls, drop ceilings, metal doors and frames. Knowledge of installing and repairing door closers, locks, hinges, sweeps and weather stripping.
• Prepping, installing and finish finishing tile work. Knowledge of applicable codes, industry standards and job site safety.Through knowledge of tools, equipment and materials used in general building maintenance and construction trades. Knowledge of techniques, methods, and practices of designated trades.
• Skill in use of tools and equipment. Ability to read, understand and interpret plans and specifications. Ability to work independently and to direct work for subordinates.

Job Duty

Supervise temporary and/or seasonal staff that assist by performing minor skilled work.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

15

Job Duty

Inspects facilities, systems and their components for the purpose of ensuring safety and identifying necessary repairs and providing an ongoing program of preventive maintenance. Perform maintenance to existing drywall, block walls, cabinets, steel doors, steel frames, windows, hardware and ceilings. Repairs various items, systems and/or components requiring skills of a carpenter (e.g. all locks on file cabinets, desk cabinets, pad locks, door closures, door locks and existing devices, flooring, floor tiles, carpet door frames, doors, window frame, stairs, wall paneling, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the items are available and in safe working condition.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

30

Job Duty

Perform new installation: metal stud framing, drywall, drywall finishing, windows, doors, hardware, ceilings and flooring.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

30

Job Duty

Other duties as assigned. Responds to emergency, weekend and/or hazardous weather plan call backs including being part of an on-call rotation.

Essential Function

No

Percentage of Time

5

Job Duty

The Locksmith performs work requiring expertise in installing, maintaining, and repairing different types of building locks including cylindrical, unit, mortise and rim, and reload cylinders, as well as replaces and repairs panic hardware, door closures, ADA openers, locks on desks, file cabinets, display cases, and similar containers. The Locksmith also maintains an adequate and appropriate stock of locksmith supplies and equipment, monitors and reports maintenance issues needing attention to the appropriate authority, and performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

20

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive

No

Hazardous weather category

Essential

Number of Vacancies

1

Job Open Date

09/16/2026

Job Close Date

10/14/2026

Open Until Filled

No

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.