Carpenter Lead

About Marshall University

Marshall University is a public comprehensive university founded in 1837, located in downtown Huntington, West Virginia, with additional campuses in South Charleston, Point Pleasant, Teays Valley, and Beckley. The university is committed to offering high-quality, affordable education and fostering an inclusive community.

Title: Carpenter Lead

Location: MU - Marshall University

Salary Range: $38,389 - $43,396 (Salary Grade 3, full-time)

• Perform skilled carpentry work in construction, maintenance, repair, and alteration of building structures and facilities.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, direction, and support to the carpentry team, ensuring quality workmanship, safe practices, and timely completion of assignments.
• Assist with planning, assigning, and reviewing work; assume shop management responsibilities in the absence of the Shop Manager.
• Practice preventive maintenance of carpentry tools and equipment.
• Comply with federal safety and environmental regulations; properly handle hazardous materials.
• Ensure work and repairs are completed in accordance with work orders or verbal instructions.

• Valid driver’s license maintained during employment.
• High school diploma or GED.

• Knowledge of carpentry methods and practices; at least 18 months of technical or vocational education beyond high school.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes.
• Mathematical skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Demonstrates safety requirements and good safety habits.
• Legally and safely operates university vehicles when picking up or delivering parts and equipment.
• Good hand and eye coordination.
• Proper and safe operation of tools and machinery.
• Ensures jobs are completed on schedule.
• Independent completion of tasks with minimal supervision.
• Analyzes and fixes problems to minimize downtime.
• Understanding of Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements.
• Identifies and solves problems affecting equipment and process performance.
• Available for work after hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Designated essential employee; must report as scheduled when offices are closed.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Works safely on ladders, scaffolding, and man lifts.
• Physical endurance: stand, climb, pull, and lift heavy objects; work in inclement weather.
• Ability to read, follow, and interpret safety rules and guidelines.
• Knowledge of carpentry tools, equipment, and materials.
• Physically agile and dexterous.
• Ability to prioritize and manage urgency.
• Professional demeanor; courteous and respectful to officials, staff, and the public.
• Calm under pressure; assume responsibility for actions.
• Apply common sense to carry out written, oral, or diagram instructions.

• Work week is 37.5 hours.
• Almost two weeks off for Winter Break.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Annual leave: up to 24 days per year (max 360 hours); sick leave: up to 18 days per year.
• Health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) with seven health benefit plans.
• Educational/tuition benefits for employees after probation and for dependents.
• Retirement plans through Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA) and mandatory 401(a) plan for full-time eligible employees.
• Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost; optional life insurance available pre-tax.
• Wellness programs including care management and Pathways to Wellness.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years experience in carpentry or building construction, renovation, or maintenance.
• Preferred:
  Completion of a vocational, technical, or apprenticeship program in carpentry, construction, or related trade.
• Preferred:
  Experience performing carpentry in higher education, healthcare, or large institutional facilities; supervisory experience.