Carpenter
Job Description
Posting Number
PG194519SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
CarpenterAnticipated Hiring Range
$44,000 - $45,794Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Job Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
Building Maintenance & OperationsAbout the Department
The NC State University Facilities Division is home to nearly 900 professionals who plan, build, and maintain the spaces that foster an environment where innovation, learning, and community thrive. Through this work, we help create spaces that empower students, faculty, and staff to reach their full potential. Operating year-round, we manage more than 16.7 million gross square feet of built space and oversee 4,733 acres of campus infrastructure through a series of core departments, each composed of multiple specialized units:
- Design & Construction
- Business Operations
- Campus Operations and Maintenance
- Campus Planning and Strategic Investment
Whether responding to a maintenance request, shaping future facilities, or creating spaces that inspire discovery, our team is grounded in excellence, service, and stewardship.
Join the pack and become part of one of the largest and most respected employers in the state, helping shape the future of our campus community. Take a look below to see what we offer!
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits
As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being.
What we offer:
What we offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Programs
- Disability Plans
- Life Insurance
- Accident Plan
- Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
- 12 Holidays Each Year
- Tuitionand Academic Assistance
- And so much more!
Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.
Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Essential Job Duties
Are you a skilled carpenter who takes pride in precision, craftsmanship, and problem-solving? We’re seeking a Carpenter to join our Carpentry Shop and contribute to a wide range of renovation and installation projects across campus facilities. From drywall and cabinetry to flooring and ceiling systems, you’ll play a key role in enhancing and maintaining our built environment. If you’re detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and ready to bring your expertise to a collaborative team, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Install and finish drywall, ceilings, flooring, cabinetry, and countertops with attention to detail and quality.
- Perform trim work, hang doors, install hardware, and set windows to meet project specifications.
- Modify and renovate spaces by removing walls, installing partitions, and reconfiguring layouts.
- Read and interpret blueprints to ensure accurate execution of construction plans.
- Safely operate hand and power tools to complete structural enhancements and repairs.
- Collaborate with project managers to resolve construction challenges and ensure timely completion.
- Apply knowledge of at least one additional trade while maintaining a general understanding of others.
- Work involves lifting and carrying up to 60 lbs frequently and up to 90 lbs occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation.
If you take pride in your craftsmanship and enjoy solving complex maintenance challenges, we invite you to bring your skills to our team. Apply today and help us continue providing safe, efficient, and reliable facilities for our campus community.
Other Responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Experience/Education
High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Optional Guidelines: Experience in the Trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Optional Guidelines: Experience in the Trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Other Required Qualifications
N/A
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in renovating building spaces in a university or institutional setting.
- Proficiency in installing and finishing drywall, ceiling systems, flooring, cabinetry, and countertops.
- Working knowledge of carpentry trade practices, materials, and safety protocols.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in a facilities environment.
- Strong communication skills for interacting with supervisors, team members, and the public.
Required License or Certification
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to obtain a valid NC driver’s license within 60 days of hire and it must be maintained.
Valid NC Driver's License required
YesCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
04/04/2025Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
04/11/2025Notice to Applicants
Please make sure that the work history you list on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, do not use the phrase “see resume”.
Special Instructions
Please include as attachments a resume/CV and contact information for at least 3 professional references.
Position Number
00044075Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Facility Maintenance Technician - Building TradesPosition Classification Band Level
JourneyPosition Classification Salary Range
$ 36,467 - $ 68,232Salary Grade Equivalency
GN06Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.00Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Utilities/Infrastructure Failure, Non Mandatory - Emergency EventTime Limited Position
NoDepartment Id
445030 - Building Maintenance & OperationsEEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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