Carpenter,Trades / Skilled Labor Job Muncie area,Indiana USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position Title

Carpenter

Compensation

$30.70 - $30.70

Department

Assoc VP Facilities Planning & Mgt_O

Start Date

01/19/2026

About this opportunity

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 and prescription plans, dental, 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 will possess great service skills with a willingness to learn. This is a full-time, on campus opportunity.

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

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

What you'll do and what you'll bring

Position Function:
Under supervision, perform duties related to carpentry complying with appropriate regulations and codes.

Duties & Responsibilities

Construct and/or remodel University facilities.

Clean, renovate, and renew, resilient, wood, and hard floor surface finishes, i.e., dust mop, sweep, wet mop, spot mop, scrub, polish and spray buff, strip, seal, wax, etc.

Install and/or repair new and existing fixtures of University facilities.

Build and install cabinets, casework, furniture, counters, and plastic laminate tops.

Measure, cut, shape, and assemble materials as required using hand and/or power tools, sketch and/or estimate jobs and/or materials as required.

Apply construction materials to floors, walls, ceilings and/or roofs of University buildings and facilities as required.

Fit, install and/or service doors, windows, glass, exit devices, door closures, automatic door openers, electrical and conventional lock sets and/or hardware as required.

Construct concrete forms; place and finish concrete as required.

Move and erect manual and power ladders, scaffolds, and other lift platforms as required.

Operate as general maintenance tasks (e.g., sit, stand, talk, hear, up to 10 pounds of force occasionally).

Acquire and maintain knowledge of various job related chemicals, environmental concerns, building codes, and new technology as required.

Clean and maintain department equipment and tools as required; clean and organize shop area as required; clean job site as necessary; report all damaged and missing equipment or tools to the Supervisor.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

May require any or all of the above-mentioned abilities.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Successful completion of an apprenticeship program in Carpentry as approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship Training or four (4) years of verified proof of Carpentry experience or equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable job knowledge can be acquired as determined by Ball State University.
Must be able to read and comprehend all specified policies and procedures for safety, hazardous materials information, and University policies and procedures, communications, and perform mathematical calculations.
Must possess and maintain a 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.
You must be 18 years or older.

Preferred Qualifications

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

How to apply

For inquiries, please contact:
Peter Heuer, Director of Operations at , pnheuer

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What we offer

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer a generous paid time off program and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental…


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