Maintenance Technician-Carpentry

University Of Lynchburg; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition remission

Job summary

University of Lynchburg is seeking a Maintenance Technician – Carpentry to support a safe, functional campus. You will lead structural repair, fabrication of cabinetry and trim, and coordinate with electricians, plumbers, and HVAC staff on renovation projects.

The role requires 3-5 years journeyman carpentry experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to work days on-site with occasional after-hours on-call.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in reading blueprints, structural sketches, and technical drawings.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with campus community.

Responsibilities

• Specialized Carpentry & Fabrication: repair, alteration, and aesthetic maintenance of facilities; fabricate/install cabinetry and trim.
• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration with Electricians, Plumbers, HVAC Technicians on renovations.
• General Maintenance: handle routine work orders and preventative maintenance.
• Hardware & Locking Systems: install and maintain commercial door hardware and related components.
• Coordinate with facilities team for campus event setup and teardown.
• Use CMMS to log labor hours, materials, and diagnostics.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and safety protocols; participate in weather-related responses.

Skills

Read blueprints/technical drawings

Collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lynchburg - Lynchburg, VA 24501

Position Type: Staff

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $21.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Maintenance Technician-Carpentry

Job Type

FT (Benefits Eligible)

Job Purpose

Aligned with the mission of the Operations division, the Maintenance Technician – Carpentry is responsible for ensuring a safe, functional, and structurally sound campus environment. Working within a team of multi-disciplinary trades specialists (including electrical, plumbing, and HVAC), this position performs general campus-wide maintenance while serving as the university's primary expert for finish and structural carpentry, custom fabrications, and historic hardware preservation.

Specific Job Duties

• Specialized Carpentry & Fabrication: Lead the structural repair, alteration, and aesthetic maintenance of all campus facilities. Fabricate, install, and repair cabinetry, shelving, doors, frames, drywall, acoustic ceilings, and architectural trim across historic and modern university buildings.
• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration: Work dynamically within a multi-disciplinary team of "specialists" (including Electricians, Plumbers, and HVAC Technicians) to diagnose campus building issues and execute complex, multi-phase renovation or repair work orders seamlessly.
• General Maintenance Operations: Fulfill routine, daily general work orders assigned through the facilities management queue, performing basic preventative maintenance outside of the carpentry specialty when required by overall team volume and campus priorities.
• Hardware & Locking Systems: Troubleshoot, install, and maintain commercial door hardware, closers, exit devices, and related mechanical security components across academic and residential structures.
• Campus Event Logistics: Coordinate with the broader facilities management team to assist in the physical set-up, staging construction, and teardown for major university-wide milestones and events (e.g., Commencement, student move-in, and high-profile functions).
• Data-Driven Work Order Management: Utilize the university's Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to track, update, and close work orders, accurately logging labor hours, material costs, and structural diagnostic notes.
• Regulatory Compliance & Safety: Maintain strict adherence to all federal, state, and local safety regulations, including OSHA standards, fire/life safety codes, and proper personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols in the shop and in the field.
• Emergency Response & Severe Weather: Serve as essential personnel to execute severe weather protocols, including campus-wide snow and ice removal operations, and provide prompt response to after-hours structural or facilities emergencies.

Starting Salary

$22.00 an hour

Benefits

Generous paid vacation, personal days, paid sick time and family leave, comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc.) and retirement plans, flexible spending account, tuition remission, life and long-term disability insurance, and more. Learn more about employment benefits at the University of Lynchburg.

Schedule

8:30 am - 5:00 pm- (7.5 hours/day with some evenings and weekends to meet needs of the department may be required. After hours response to facility emergencies and severe weather events.)

QualificationsExperience/Skills

• Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in reading blueprints, structural sketches, and technical drawings, alongside expert command of standard hand tools, power tools, and stationary shop machinery.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven track record of working effectively alongside peer specialists in other fields to achieve shared operational goals.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact professionally with a diverse campus community, including faculty, staff, students, and external contractors.
• Problem Solving & Adaptability: Sound analytical skills to evaluate structural issues, calculate accurate material estimations, and pivot quickly to address building emergencies in a dynamic environment.

Physical Demands

• Working Conditions: Full-time, 100% on-site position. Requires standard daytime hours with the requirement to participate in a rotational on-call schedule for evening, weekend, or holiday hours; after hours response to facility emergencies and severe weather events.
• Physical Navigation: Active campus environment requiring daily physical navigation of multi-acre grounds, multi-story buildings without elevators, mechanical spaces, and active construction or repair zones.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently (and heavier loads with assistance); comfort working at heights on ladders, scaffolding, or aerial lifts; and the physical stamina to kneel, bend, and navigate confined spaces in varying temperatures and extreme weather conditions.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive journeyman-level experience in commercial, residential, or institutional carpentry.
• Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative team environment alongside other core building trades (electrical, plumbing, or HVAC).
• Valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle record maintained throughout employment.
• Proficiency in using digital tools, mobile devices, or software platforms for tracking tasks or work requests.

Preferred qualifications

• Completion of a formal, recognized carpentry apprenticeship or a relevant trade school certification.
• Previous maintenance experience within a higher education campus, healthcare system, or similar large-scale institutional environment.
• Direct experience with commercial door hardware and locking systems.
• Completion of OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour safety training.
• Familiarity with the operational software platform Asset Essentials.

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Work Remotely

No

We seek candidates who are committed to the University of Lynchburg’s efforts to create an environment that fosters a student-centered environment, develops the breadth of knowledge associated with liberal education, respects and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, values and celebrates diverse faith traditions, and sustains close working relationships among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners.

Candidates must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the University.

The University of Lynchburg is dedicated to inclusive excellence. We celebrate the diversity of our common life, affirming our different histories, realities, and identities. All belong here.

As a testament to our strong commitment to accessibility, diversity, and inclusion, we will attract, celebrate, and retain a community of diverse students, staff, and faculty; foster belonging; and create a campus environment that embraces civil discourse and accountability for our words and actions.

The University of Lynchburg embraces diversity in its broadest sense. We will cultivate an inclusive, equitable, and safe campus climate grounded in mutual respect and understanding, where all members of our diverse learning community - alumni, employees, learners, visitors, and volunteers- can thrive.

The University of Lynchburg is an equal-opportunity employer.