Maintenance Technician-Carpentry

University of Lynchburg; Lynchburg, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Personal days

Sick time

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Lynchburg is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician – Carpentry to keep our campus safe, functional, and historically preserved.

Work alongside electricians, plumbers, and HVAC pros, fabricate and install cabinetry and trim, perform routine maintenance, and log work in CMMS. This on-site role requires a high-school diploma and a 8:30 am to 5:00 pm schedule with some evenings or weekend on-call.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of journeyman-level carpentry experience in commercial, residential, or institutional settings.
• Experience collaborating with Electricians, Plumbers, and HVAC technicians.
• Valid driver's license with clean MVR.
• Proficient with digital tools for tracking work orders.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural repair, fabrication, and maintenance of campus facilities.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary trades to complete complex renovations.
• Perform routine maintenance requests and preventative tasks.
• Manage door hardware installation and security components.
• Log labor hours and materials in CMMS and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Technical Expertise

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communication

Problem Solving & Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

The University of Lynchburg, a private, regional university in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia, is seeking applicants for full-time Maintenance Technician position.

This position reports to, is supervised by, and evaluated by the Director of Maintenance. The evaluation of work performance will be ongoing and will be carried out by the Maintenance Technician. It will include the specific duties and responsibilities of this position description plus employee attitude and general working behavior.

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.)

Qualifications: Experience/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

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.