Carpentry Roof Lead Worker

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University in Greenville, NC is seeking a Carpentry Roof Lead Worker to provide lead oversight for carpentry and roofing operations. You will coordinate work assignments, ensure safety, and work closely with facilities staff, vendors, and end users to complete projects to standard.

The role reports to the Carpentry Supervisor and requires strong carpentry/roofing skills along with the ability to manage multiple work orders and teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Valid NC Driver's License preferred/required.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced carpentry and roofing work and inspects systems.
• Responds to requests, prioritizes work orders, and coordinates schedules.
• Provides lead oversight in supervisor absence and guides shop personnel.

Skills

Lead oversight

Carpentry

Roofing

Coordination

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Roof Pro

AIM work order system

Job description

Job Title

Carpentry Roof Lead Worker

Position Number

904308

Vacancy Open to

All Candidates

Time-Limited

No

Department Homepage

https://campusoperations.ecu.edu/facilities

Advertising Department

CO FS EAST BLDG Carpentry

Division

Administration & Finance

Classification Title

17422 Facility Maintenance Tech Bldg Trades

Competency Level

3 - Advanced

Working Title

Carpentry Roof Lead Worker

Number of Vacancies

1

Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

1.00

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Recruitment Range

$36,467 - $64,295

Anticipated Hiring Range

$48,600 - $54,000

Salary Grade Equivalency

NC09

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday

Work Hours

8:00am - 5:00pm

Position Location (City)

Greenville

Job Category

Staff

Company Culture

Be a Pirate!

East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU's commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university's leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Administration & Finance Division encompasses a broad range of operational, financial, technological, safety, administrative and people-focused units that support the daily functions and long-term success of the university. Campus Operations includes Facilities Engineering & Architectural Services, Facilities Services, and Housekeeping Services. Campus Operations is responsible for the support of all university real property including buildings, infrastructure, and grounds. Responsibilities on the university's Main, Health Sciences, and West Research Campuses, and satellite locations associated with ECU programs include major and minor renovations and construction; corrective and preventive maintenance and repairs by utilities services (controls, electrical, HVAC, life safety, plumbing, central steam and chilled water operations), building services (carpentry, locksmith, masonry, paint, roofing), and automotive services; maintenance of grounds by grounds services, recycling, refuse removal, sustainability; and moving services and housekeeping services support of academic, administrative, athletic, classroom, clinical, dining, laboratory, library, performing arts, and residence life spaces.

Building Services, a unit in Facilities Services responsible for carpentry, locksmith, masonry, paint, and roofing on the university's Main, Health Sciences, and West Research Campuses, and satellite locations.

Primary Purpose of Position

This position is responsible for providing lead oversight and direction for carpentry and roofing operations, coordinating work assignments and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established standards and specifications. Reporting to the Carpentry Supervisor, the position works collaboratively with all facilities staff, Director of Building Services, project managers, administrative staff, vendors, faculty, and staff to coordinate and support carpentry and roofing operations.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Performs advanced-level carpentry and roofing work, including preventive maintenance inspections, troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of various roofing systems, gutters, downspouts, flashing, drains, vents, exhaust fans, shingles, and operating lift equipment. (60%)
• Responds to customer requests by utilizing the AIM work order system to receive, prioritize, respond to, and track work orders. Provides lead oversight of subcontractors and quality control inspections for carpentry and roofing projects, maintains campus roof records in Roof Pro, assists with supply ordering and inventory, and coordinates work schedules with supervisors, end users, and building occupants. (25%)
• Provides lead oversight in the supervisor's absence, assigns and tracks work orders, provides technical guidance to shop personnel, monitors work performance, assists with hiring and project inspections, and reviews construction documents to provide technical recommendations for construction and renovation projects. (15%)

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

License or Certification required by statute or regulation

None

License or Certification required by the Department

Valid NC Driver's License

Special Instructions to Applicant

• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
• If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
• Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Additional Instructions to Applicant

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to verification of background information, with satisfactory results required before the start of the position.

Job Open Date

10/02/2026

Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed.

10/23/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/97405

Alternate option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

Nondiscrimination Statement

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone] (Voice/TTY) or [e-mail].

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at [phone] or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [e-mail]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.