Senior Carpenter

University of Mary Washington; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mary Washington has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Carpenter. The Senior Carpenter performs highly skilled carpentry work, serves as project leader or team member, and works independently to provide senior-level carpentry tasks.

This position requires considerable experience with carpentry, reading drawings and blueprints, and the ability to use hand and power tools. A high school diploma and vocational carpentry training are required.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of all phases of carpentry and building maintenance.
• Working knowledge of math, including fractions and decimals.
• Considerable skills in the use of hand and power tools related to the carpentry trade.
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Lead carpentry projects as project leader or team leader.
• Perform senior-level carpentry tasks independently.
• Work on campus facilities as required and interpret drawings or work orders.

Skills

Carpentry skills

Math basics

Tool handling

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma

Trade school carpentry training

Job description

Senior Carpenter

VP Area: Administration & Finance - UMW

Department: Carpenter Shop

Campus Location: Main Campus

Advertised Range: $45,176 - $48,338

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The University of Mary Washington has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Carpenter. The Senior Carpenter performs highly skilled carpentry work in one or more of the following modes: serves as project leader; serves as team leader and/or team member; works independently to provide senior-level carpentry tasks.

Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of all phases of carpentry and building maintenance
• Working knowledge of math, including fractions and decimals
• Considerable skills in the use of hand and power tools related to the carpentry trade
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and oral instructions

Required Experience:

• Considerable experience in the carpentry trade
• Considerable experience with maintaining records
• Considerable experience interpreting drawings, blueprints, and work orders
• Considerable experience making cost estimates of labor and materials
• Considerable experience working in confined spaces and working from heights, ladders and scaffolding
• Considerable experience performing manual labor, including lifting and carrying equipment and tools to and from job sites

Additional Considerations:

EDUCATION:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Vocational or trade school training in carpentry

Special Instructions

This position is open until filled. Priority first review of applications will be conducted on applications submitted by January 30, 2026.

Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position. To be considered for this position a state application must be received through the online employment system at https://jobs.umw.edu/.

Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.

The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the AA/EEO officer of the University. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Advertised: 15 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time