Lead Carpenter​/Architectural Renovation Technician

Lead Carpenter – Building Maintenance & Operations

Job Posting Information

Posting Number: PG194652SP
Position Number:
Department:
Building Maintenance & Operations

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m.
Annual Salary: $52,000 – $56,842 (range).
Type:
Full‑time (12‑month recurring).

The NC State University Facilities Division manages more than 16.7 million gross square feet of built space and oversees 4,733 acres of campus infrastructure. Core departments include Design & Construction, Business Operations, Campus Operations and Maintenance, and Campus Planning and Strategic Investment. Our team operates year‑round to maintain and enhance the campus environment.

As a Pack member, you belong here and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance personal and professional well‑being. For more details, review our Employee Value Proposition and NC State’s benefits.

• Conduct inspections of windows, walls, doors, floors, ceilings, handrails, ADA features, and other structural components.
• Coordinate and schedule maintenance work, communicating with building liaisons, supervisors, utilities teams, department heads, and campus occupants.
• Manage daily operations within the Carpentry Shop, including flooring, wall, glass repair, cabinet and counter top work.
• Perform advanced‑level carpentry work: metal and wood stud wall systems, drywall installation and finishing, ceiling systems, flooring, cabinetry, and counter top installations.
• Complete detailed trim work; hang doors, drill and set door hardware, install partitions, set windows, and modify or remove walls using hand and power tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints and construction documents to ensure work meets design specifications.
• Demonstrate knowledge of remodeling trades, safety standards, quality control, and cost management.
• Monitor AIM system reports to track labor and material costs; collaborate with management to address variances.
• Review project plans, prepare cost estimates, and order materials for carpentry and maintenance tasks.
• Specialize in water damage remediation and restoration to maintain structural safety and appearance.
• Conduct regular safety inspections of work spaces, vehicles, and tools; report accidents or policy infractions per university procedures.
• Safely use ladders and lift or move items weighing 50–90 pounds.
• Communicate effectively verbally with supervisors and the general public.

• May be required to work during adverse weather or to assist with snow and ice removal.
• Assist other trades as needed.

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the assignment may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis.

• Working knowledge of standard carpentry trade practices and methods.
• Experience in a university setting performing advanced carpentry including repair, installation, and fabrication of ceilings, floors, doors, frames, glass repair, furniture repair, and water damage remediation.
• Knowledge and experience in water damage remediation and restoration.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and oversee maintenance and construction tasks.

• Valid driver’s license.
• Must obtain a valid North Carolina Driver’s License (NCDL) within 60 days of hire and maintain it.

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.

Final finalists are subject to criminal and sex‑offender background checks. NC State participates in E‑Verify;
Federal law requires all employers to verify identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.