Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Position Title:

Carpenter

$30.70 – $30.70

Assoc VP Facilities Planning & Mgt_O

01/19/2026

Ball State University Facilities Planning and Management has an opportunity to work on the beautiful campus. This opportunity comes with excellent pay and a great benefits package that includes medical, dental, prescription plans, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid time off, holiday pay, university‑funded retirement, tuition discounts, and more.

The ideal candidate will be flexible and possess great service skills with a willingness to learn. This is a full‑time, on‑campus opportunity.

Schedule for this position is Monday‑Friday 3:30 pm‑Midnight.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

• Construct and/or remodel university facilities.
• Clean, renovate, and renew wood and hard floor surface finishes.
• Install and repair fixtures of university facilities.
• Build and install cabinets, casework, furniture, counters, and plastic laminate tops.
• Measure, cut, shape, and assemble materials using hand and/or power tools.
• Apply construction materials to floors, walls, ceilings, and roofs of university buildings.
• Fit, install, and service doors, windows, glass, exit devices, and door hardware.
• Construct concrete forms and finish concrete as required.
• Move and erect manual and power ladders, scaffolds, and other lift platforms.
• Acquire and maintain knowledge of job‑related chemicals, environmental concerns, building codes, and new technology.
• Clean and maintain department equipment and tools; clean job site as necessary; report damaged or missing equipment to the supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Successful completion of an apprenticeship program in carpentry or four (4) years of verified proof of carpentry experience.
• Must be able to read, comprehend, and perform mathematical calculations, and understand policies and procedures for safety and hazardous materials.
• Valid Driver’s License and be insurable under the university’s auto fleet policy.
• Must be able to perform all mental and physical requirements as outlined in each job duty.
• 18 years or older.

• Vocational school training.
• Two years’ experience in commercial and/or institutional door hardware, fixtures, and equipment.
• Experience in cabinetry, mill work, and furniture assembly.

For inquiries, please contact Peter Heuer, Director of Operations at 765‑285‑5090 or pnheuer.

Attachments required:
Cover Letter (optional), Resume (Required).

Ball State University offers generous paid time off, 10 holidays a year, parental leave, health and dental insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, and retirement benefits. We cover 90 % of undergraduate tuition and 100 % of undergraduate degree tuition for employees.

Use the Total Compensation Calculator – Service to view the value of our benefits.