Maintenance Carpenter I

Title: Maintenance Carpenter I

Date: April 1, 2026 Supersedes: N/A

FLSA: Non-exempt Hours: 40/week (Temporary-Seasonal

for the Summer 2026)

• Reporting Relationships

Position Reports to: Facilities Manager for Maintenance

& Operations

• Basic Function
• Makes complex problem diagnoses. Independently handles complex

problems requiring advanced training and extensive experience. Uses

sophisticated diagnostic methods and innovative repair

techniques.

• Maintenance Carpenters are skilled tradespeople who carry out

all-around maintenance. This includes tasks such as: fit out and

de-fit out projects, repairs to building facades and interiors,

patching, replacing doors, and related ad-hoc maintenance.

• Under general supervision, perform skilled work in

construction, alteration, repair, and installation of fixtures,

buildings and structures throughout the campus. Maintain campus

structures and furniture in attractive and safe condition.

• Essential Functions
• Plan, calculate, layout and perform both rough and finished

carpentry work, install suspended ceilings, flooring, scaffolding,

cabinets, stairways, furniture repair, etc.

• Carry out work assignments from an interpretation of drawings,

sketches, layouts, manufacturer’s catalogues and associate oral

and/or written information.

• Draw materials for shop use or transport them to and from work

areas.

• Measure and lay out the work to be performed, calculating such

dimensions as angle of incline, tread width and riser height for

stairways; calculate, measure and mark off proper spacing for

studding, joists, etc., by use of level and square. Allow and

compensate for, out square and out plumb conditions in the

construction of additions and alterations.

• Perform rough carpentry work such as construct wood forms,

shipping boxes, protective sheds, staging platforms, scaffolding,

flooring, office partitions, door and window casings, etc.

• Perform such finished carpentry work as layout and construct or

install benches, cabinets, window and door screens, glass and

plexiglass windows, shelving, suspended ceilings, stairways and the

repair of furniture found in University. Cut, fit and install

paneling and decorative molding and trim work, assuring the proper

fit of all joints in achieving the desired appearance.

• With or without assistance, move equipment and materials such

as cabinets, desks, building materials, etc., by hand or

dolly.

• May require working from ladders.
• Knowledge of safety precautions to be taken when using

carpentry hand and machine tools and equipment. Training will be

provided by the University on a regular basis.

• Recommend spare parts, maintain inventory and obtain parts and

equipment through proper procedures – ie. Fill out purchase

requests and get supervisory approval.

• Assists in general maintenance work with colleagues.
• Perform such similar, comparable, or related duties as may be

required or assigned.

• Qualifications

Knowledge : High school or trade school diploma required. Valid

Maryland driver’s license required.

Experience : Minimum of 5 years’ experience in maintenance

carpentry trades as described above with a minimum of two years’

experience at the journeyman level. Lead abatement certification

required.

Skills/Aptitude : Numerical ability, spatial ability, form

perception, motor coordination, finger dexterity, manual

dexterity.

Working Conditions : Indoor and outdoor work required daily.

Extensive walking/moving throughout entire campus on a daily basis

is required. Constantly positions self to maintain and perform

maintenance on equipment that requires stooping, bending, kneeling.

Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service lighting

fixtures, ceiling tiles, etc. Frequently lifts, carries, pushes or

pulls a variety of tools, materials and equipment up to 50 pounds.

Manual and finger dexterity is needed to operate finger tools,

equipment, and to repair locks. Quick and positive reaction in

emergency situations. Occasional extended work periods. Frequently

works with rotating machinery, drive belts, power tools, and is

exposed to elevations and areas where ventilation, heating and

cooling may be shut down, and confined spaces. Ability to speak and

be understood under normal circumstances. This position has

been identified as having a potential risk for occupational

exposure to potentially infectious material; as such, this position

is required to be offered the Hepatitis B Vaccine at no cost to the

employee, and annual training on Preventing Exposure to Bloodbourne

Pathogens must be completed

Work Schedule : 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Monday – Friday. Schedule may

include evenings and weekends on an as needed, on call basis. This

position is designated as essential personnel. This position is

a temporary seasonal position which will start Mid-May 2026 and end

in Mid-August 2026.

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