Carpenter

Job description

Carpenter

Job no:

Work type: Regular Full-Time Staff

Location: Main Campus, Oklahoma City

Categories: Facilities

VP Area: Facilities

Department: Facilities

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefit Eligibility: Yes

Hourly rate: $18.54

Position Summary:

The Carpenter/Maintenance Tech I is a member of the Facilities Department responsible for performing skilled carpentry work to build, repair, rebuild, remodel, and maintain campus building, facilities, and equipment in support of assigned projects.

The Carpenter/Maintenance Tech I reports to the Assistant Director of Facilities and works closely with other members of the Facilities team.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two (2) years of skilled carpentry experience is required; or two (2) years of experience performing duties including skilled carpentry work; or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities and is required

Job Duties:

Demonstrates an attitude and behavior that reflects the values and mission of the department and University.

Serves as a member of the dedicated Facilities Project Team dedicated to supporting projects and deferred maintenance.

Performs skilled carpentry work in support of assigned projects and deferred maintenance orders. Examples of work may include: Remodels and repairs cabinets, counters, shelves, tables and miscellaneous furniture;

Replaces and repairs door closures and locks

Alters and repairs a variety of building structures such as walls, partitions, doorways, window frames, stairways and roofs

Installs window glass and screens; applies wall and floor covering materials; installs ceramic and other types of tile

Refinishes furniture and paints and stains building interiors and exteriors

May occasionally make routine electrical, plumbing and mechanical repairs of building equipment

Applies safety precaution pertaining to: safety regulations and procedures; chemical safety, hazard communication program; personal protective equipment; lifting procedures, back injury prevention; flammable storage, housekeeping; and fire extinguisher training.

Participates in trainings, certifications, and other professional development and compliance activities as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned which could include associated Facilities department maintenance work as requested, including, but not limited to: snow removal, event set-up and clean-up, truck loading and unloading, etc. - (Essential)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of tools and methods of the trade; applicable local building codes.

Skilled in planning and completing carpentry projects.

Knowledge of standard carpentry materials and supplies.

Ability to read, interpret and work from blueprints; prepare rough sketches of work and estimates of material and labor; select proper materials to be used; work cooperatively with others; skillfully use the proper tools.

Knowledge of and skill in operating, adjusting, and maintaining power operated carpentry tools and equipment on site and in a shop setting.

Knowledge and skill in use of manually operated carpentry tools and equipment.

Skill in the repair of damaged furniture, cabinets, walls, ceilings, doors, locks, etc.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Frequent work on ladders and/or scaffolding.

Possibility of working in confined spaces when working with ceiling structures.

Frequent work near moving machinery and power tools.

Exposed to pronounced strain or vibration when using power tools.

Exposed to intermittent or continued loud and insistent noises caused by power equipment.

Exposed to large amounts of dust in shops and on site.

Possible exposure to chemical irritants such as contact cement, adhesives, and cleaning solutions.

Subject to working near electrical equipment.

Advertised: 25 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time

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Worksite address

oklahoma city, OK, 73116, US

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