Maintenance Technician II - Carpentry Services

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University is seeking a Maintenance Technician II in Carpentry Services to support the Facilities Services team. The position involves semi-skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work across structures, equipment, and appliances, including locks, door hardware, and window dressing.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and at least four years of hands-on experience in carpentry, plumbing, or related trades, with on-call duties and a valid Texas driver's

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Four years of experience in performing a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair work in one or more craft areas.
• A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Responsibilities

• Performs semi-skilled tasks in construction, repairs, and maintenance of structures, equipment, and appliances.
• Installs and or repairs locks, door hardware, and window dressing.
• Does sheetrock repair, texturing, painting, lathe, rough concrete laying, and patch plastering.
• Unstops sinks, drains, commodes, hand basins, sewer lines; HVAC condensate drains.
• Performs semi-skilled tasks in construction, repairs, and maintenance of structures, equipment, and appliances.
• Makes minor repairs and adjustments to electrical switches, plugs, and light fixtures, carpentry furniture and doors, plumbing commodes, faucets, and shower fixtures, electronic and HVAC equipment, and appliances.
• During maintenance rounds, checks equipment, and takes care of general emergencies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Requisition:

202600249S

Title:

Maintenance Technician II - Carpentry Services

FLSA status:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Salary:

This position is a pay grade 3. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf

Occupational Category:

Skilled Craft

Department:

Facilities Management - Facilities Services

Division:

Division of Finance and Operations

Open Date:

08/12/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement:

High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent. Four years of experience in performing a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair work in one or more craft areas. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position:

Provides assistance to a journeyperson in the performance of a variety of maintenance and repair work in one or more craft area.

Primary Responsibilities:

Performs semi-skilled tasks in construction, repairs, and maintenance of structures, equipment, and appliances. Installs and or repairs locks, door hardware, and window dressing. Does sheetrock repair, texturing, painting, lathe, rough concrete laying, and patch plastering. Unstops sinks, drains, commodes, hand basins, sewer lines; HVAC condensate drains. Performs semi-skilled tasks in construction, repairs, and maintenance of structures, equipment, and appliances. Makes minor repairs and adjustments to electrical switches, plugs, and light fixtures, carpentry furniture and doors, plumbing commodes, faucets, and shower fixtures, electronic and HVAC equipment, and appliances. During maintenance rounds, checks equipment, and takes care of general emergencies. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications:

Ability to use the tools of the trade in which the work is to be performed. Absence of serious hazards, but normal attention is required to avoid injury to self and others. Working conditions are considered fair, but involve more than average exposure to one or more disagreeable elements such as dust, dirt, fumes, wet, etc. Work schedules may vary according to the needs of the department or special projects.

Will be required to be locally available for on call 24 hours per day, seven days per week on a rotational basis for emergencies as needed by department.

Uniforms and identification badges are provided by the University according to departmental policy.

Position requires driving and operating a university vehicle, therefore, a valid Texas driver license and driving record acceptable to the University’s insurance carrier is required.

Full Time Part Time:

Full Time

Quicklink:

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48237

EEO Statement:

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report