Carpenter Master

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement options

Paid holidays

Tuition exemption for qualified roles

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking a Carpenter Master to lead advanced carpentry work, including flooring, glass work, door/window focus, and related tasks. The role involves supervising assigned carpenters and apprentices and may require operating heavy equipment.

The position emphasizes independent work with minimal supervision, safety compliance, and timely response to emergencies across campus facilities. A valid driver’s license and background check are required.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience or training in the carpentry trade.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and respond to carpentry emergency situations and make necessary repairs to windows, doors, stairs, and related carpentry components.
• Perform carpentry repairs, remodeling, maintenance and construction in emergency and routine situations.
• Produce molding and finish work on wood and artificial materials using shop equipment.
• Fit and install wall coverings, ceiling grids, baseboards, and floor tiles.
• Provide supervisory assistance to carpenters and apprentices when needed.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Lead supervision

Job description

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Job Posting Title: Carpenter Master Position Type: Classified Department: LSUAM FA - FPO - FS - FM - MS - Carpentry (Tony Michael Eskine (00005922)) Work Location: Facility Services Carpenter Shop Pay Grade: Job Description: Job Description

This is an advanced Journeyman position which performs carpentry work, flooring, glass work, door/window work, and, as required, lock work, regardless of the nature or complexity of the work. In addition, performs lead worker duties over assigned carpenter and maintenance worker employees & contractors. This job may also require the understanding and safe operation of heavy equipment.

Job Responsibilities

This position requires working independently with minimum supervision to investigate and respond to all carpentry emergency situations and make necessary repairs to windows, doors, stairs, specialty doors, roll-up and rolling walls, tool boxes, podiums, and concrete forms. Assesses the situation and initiates work orders to the proper trades personnel if not carpentry-related. Analyzes emergency and routine situations to determine tools and materials necessary to complete assignments. (40%) Performs carpentry repairs, remodeling, maintenance, construction, alterations on auxiliary and academic facilities both in emergency and routine situations. Produces molding and other fine items of both wood and artificial material by operating all types of equipment associated with the carpentry trade; rip saws, cut off saws, plainers, drill presses, jointers, jig saws, grinders, shapers, mortising, tenoning, and bore machines. Sands and finishes furniture, cabinets, finished articles of wood, and artificial materials. (25%) Fits, cuts, and fastens all types of wall coverings such as plywood, paneling, sheetrock, and FRP panels, etc. Repairs and installs support grids, drop ceilings, baseboards, and floor tiles. Maintains, repairs, and installs door closures, panic devices, door locks, and door mullions. Performs all duties assigned to the Journeyman carpentry level. (20%) Performs other work as required, including but not limited to providing supervisory assistance to one or more carpenters. Directs and trains assigned carpenter apprentices and helpers. Assumes supervisory responsibilities in the absence of carpenter supervisor (5%) Assesses all emergency situations and immediately implements necessary work to eliminate all dangerous/hazardous situations. Maintains records of work assignments completed each day. Initiates requisition orders and necessary paperwork to ensure that the proper materials are on hand. (5%) Operates heavy equipment & machinery (such as large man-lifts, scissor-lifts, fork-lifts, & large trucks with trailers) (5%)

Special or Physical Requirements

This position requires a valid driver's license, will require an MVR, and is subject to drug screens per PM-33/PS-67/FASOP HR-04. This position is classified as a safety and security-sensitive position. These positions are subject to drug screens per PS-67/FASOP HR-04. This position is considered emergency essential and may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure per PS-18. This position will require a physical evaluation based on the physical demands required.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience: Three years of experience or training in the carpentry trade.

Minimum Certifications/Licenses

Valid Driver's License Louisiana State Civil Service Job Specifications http://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=128740

Skills Needed

Preferred Skills: A permanent or probationary internal employee who is appointed to another position following certification from an open competitive eligible list is considered a new employee in the new position and shall serve a probationary period of six months.

Posting Date

Posting Date: August 17, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): August 31, 2026

Additional Position Information

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits

LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including

• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement options
• Various leave options
• Paid holidays
• Wellness benefits
• Tuition exemption for qualified positions
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N)

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.

Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences. The University comprises of nine institutions:

• Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine
• Louisiana State University at Alexandria