Carpenter
- Employer
- NC State University
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
PG195286SP
Internal Recruitment:No
Working Title:Carpenter
Anticipated Hiring Range:$45,000 - $49,000
Work Schedule:Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Job Location:Raleigh, NC
Department:Building Maintenance & Operations
About 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. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
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
- Tuition and Academic Assistance
- And so much more!
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 quality craftsmanship and creating functional, well-built spaces? We are seeking a talented Carpenter to join our Building Maintenance and Operations team. In this role, you will perform a variety of construction, renovation, repair, and installation projects that support the upkeep and improvement of campus facilities. Your work will directly impact the appearance, safety, and functionality of buildings and spaces used every day.
This position is ideal for an experienced trades professional who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality results. From renovations and space reconfigurations to finish carpentry and fixture installation, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your skills across a wide range of projects while collaborating with other skilled trades professionals.
If you’re ready to put your carpentry skills to work in a dynamic environment where your craftsmanship makes a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply today. Join a team that values quality, professionalism, safety, and continuous improvement while helping build and maintain exceptional facilities for our community.
Key responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:
- Perform carpentry work related to renovations, repairs, alterations, and construction projects, including the installation and finishing of drywall, ceilings, flooring, cabinetry, countertops, and related building components.
- Install and repair doors, windows, trim, millwork, hardware, partitions, and other interior and exterior building features.
- Modify and reconfigure existing spaces by removing or constructing walls, installing partitions, and making structural and non-structural alterations to support facility needs.
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and work orders to ensure accurate project execution and compliance with design requirements.
- Utilize a variety of hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment to complete projects safely, efficiently, and with a high level of craftsmanship.
- Identify facility-related issues associated with renovation and construction activities and recommend practical solutions to support project objectives.
- Collaborate with project managers, supervisors, and other trades personnel to coordinate work, resolve construction challenges, and ensure projects are completed on time and within scope.
- Maintain compliance with applicable building codes, safety regulations, quality standards, and material specifications.
- Apply knowledge of carpentry and related building trades to support facility maintenance and construction efforts while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Safely climb and work from different types of ladders to access elevated or below-grade areas (such as roofs, above-ceiling spaces, and utility pits). Be exposed to and work in areas where insects or small animals are occasionally present. All essential tasks must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Perform lifting duties up to 30 pounds frequently and 60 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodations
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and the general public, and follows verbal and written instructions related to work assignments and operational needs.
- This position has been designated as essential personnel for the University and may be required to report to work during adverse weather conditions even though the University may be operating on an alternate schedule.
- This position may assist with snow and ice removal under the direction of a supervisor.
- Assists other trades as required.
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.
- Experience working in a university setting to renovate building space by installing and finishing drywall, ceiling systems, flooring, cabinetwork, and countertop installations
- Demonstrated experience with interior renovations, drywall finishing, ceiling systems, doors, hardware, cabinetry, flooring, and space reconfiguration projects.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
- Experience working collaboratively with multiple skilled trades in a facilities maintenance, construction, or operations environment.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- NC driver’s license or able to obtain it within 60 days of hire and it must be maintained.
Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required?:No
Job Open Date:10/30/2026
Earliest 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.):11/06/2026
Notice 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.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
00040556
Position Type:SHRA
Position Classification Band Title:Facility Maintenance Technician - Building Trades
Position Classification Band Level:Journey
Position Classification Salary Range:$ 36,467 - $ 68,232
Salary Grade Equivalency:NC06
Alternate 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):1.00
Appointment:12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather:Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events:Mandatory - Fire/Explosions, Mandatory - Medical Emergencies, Mandatory - Hazardous Material Incidents, Mandatory - Transportation Accidents, Mandatory - Evacuations/Natural Hazards, Mandatory - Utilities/Infrastructure Failure, Mandatory - Threats of Violence/Terrorism/Interpersonal Emergencies
Time Limited Position:No
Department Id:445030 - Building Maintenance & Operations
EEO: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.
Organization
NC State: Think and Do
NC State was founded with a purpose: to create economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina and the country. We began as a land-grant institution teaching the agricultural and mechanical arts. Today, we're a pre-eminent research enterprise with 12 colleges excelling in all major academic fields.
Our 34,000 high-performing students take what they learn in the classroom and apply it in the real world by conducting research, working in internships and co-ops, and performing acts of world-changing service. That experiential education ensures that they leave here ready to lead the workforce. NC State's 13:1 student-faculty ratio is one of the reasons why we're the best college for your money in North Carolina (Money) and the No. 5 best value among public universities nationally (U.S. News & World Report).
Overcoming Challenges, Improving Lives
NC State is one of only two universities in the nation leading two National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers — one developing wearable, self-powered health monitors, and the other researching smart-grid technology. We’re also leading interdisciplinary efforts to curb nuclear proliferation, help farmers confront climate change and build a new American manufacturing sector.
Our research doesn't just get published in a journal or sit on a shelf; it makes an impact. NC State is No. 6 nationwide in commercialization agreements based on university research, and we're No. 2 among universities without a medical school. Our Cooperative Extension Service provides research-based information to citizens in all 100 North Carolina counties. In addition, our industrial extension unit — Industry Expansion Solutions — has created an economic benefit for the state's manufacturers averaging $149 million per year since 2005.
Bright Minds Creating a Bold Future
NC State’s 9,000 faculty and staff are world leaders in their fields, bridging the divides between academic disciplines and training high-caliber students to meet tomorrow’s challenges. NC State students won two Goldwater scholarships, five Fulbright scholarships, one Churchill scholarship and a record-breaking 25 National Science Foundation graduate research fellowships in the 2016-2017 academic year. In addition, 25 faculty are members of the National Academies.
Our Centennial Campus, an award-winning public-private research campus, is home to more than 70 partner organizations working alongside more than 70 NC State research and academic units. Centennial is also the location of the innovative Hunt Library, which Time magazine has dubbed “the library of the future.”
In Raleigh and Around the World
It all happens in one of the best cities in America. A top spot for job-seekers and tech professionals, Raleigh is nationally recognized as a leading urban center:
- No. 2 hot spot for tech jobs (Forbes, 2016)
- No. 3 best city for young professionals (Forbes, 2016)
- No. 4 best city for jobs (Glassdoor.com, 2017)
- No. 4 best place to live (U.S. News & World Report, 2016)
- Best big city in the Southeast (Time, 2016)
- Selected as a Google Fiber expansion city
With Durham and Chapel Hill, Raleigh anchors the Research Triangle, a national hotspot for high-tech enterprise. The top companies in the region — including IBM, Cisco Systems, SAS Institute, Biogen Idec and GlaxoSmithKline — are among the country’s best employers. They also lead the way in hiring new NC State graduates.
More than 130 years after its creation, NC State continues to make its founding purpose a reality. Every day, our career-ready graduates and world-leading faculty make the fruits of learning and discovery available to people across the state, throughout the nation and around the world.
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