Maintenance Technician Carpenter

Maintenance Technician Carpenter

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 – Carpenter position in the Operations Department.

This position reports to, is supervised by, and evaluated by the Maintenance Director and Supervisor. 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.

• 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: $18.00-$22.00 an hour

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.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 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.

• 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.

• Technical Expertise:
  Advanced proficiency in reading blueprints, structural sketches, and technical drawings, alongside expert command of standard hand tools,…