Carpenter (Project Team) - (Maintenance Tech III)

  • Main Campus, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
  • Facilities
  • Regular Full-Time Staff
  • Opening at: Aug 24 2026 - 09:00 CDT
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VP Area: Facilities

Department: Facilities

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefit Eligibility:  Yes

Hourly rate: $19.23

Position Summary:

The Carpenter/Maintenance Tech III is a member of the Facilities Department. The Carpenter/Maintenance Tech III is responsible for performing skilled carpentry work to build, repair, rebuild, remodel, and maintain campus building, facilities, and equipment in support of assigned projects.

The Carpenter/Maintenance Tech III reports to the Assistant Director of Facilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Three (3) to five (5) years of skilled carpentry experience is required; or three (3) to five (5) years of experience performing duties including skilled carpentry work; or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities and is required.

 

Job Duties:

  • Demonstrates an attitude and behavior that reflects the values and mission of the department and University.
  • Serves as a member of the dedicated Facilities Project Team dedicated to supporting projects and deferred maintenance.
  • Performs skilled carpentry work in support of assigned projects and deferred maintenance orders. Examples of work may include:
    • Remodels and repairs cabinets, counters, shelves, tables and miscellaneous furniture;
    • Replaces and repairs door closures and locks
    • Alters and repairs a variety of building structures such as walls, partitions, doorways, window frames, stairways and roofs
    • Installs window glass and screens; applies wall and floor covering materials; installs ceramic and other types of tile
    • Refinishes furniture and paints and stains building interiors and exteriors
  • Applies safety precaution pertaining to: safety regulations and procedures; chemical safety, hazard communication program; personal protective equipment; lifting procedures, back injury prevention; flammable storage, housekeeping; and fire extinguisher training.
  • Participates in trainings, certifications, and other professional development and compliance activities as assigned.
  • Performs other duties as assigned which could include associated Facilities department maintenance work as requested, including, but not limited to: snow removal, event set-up and clean-up, truck loading and unloading, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of tools and methods of the trade; applicable local building codes.
  • Skilled in planning and completing carpentry projects.
  • Knowledge of standard carpentry materials and supplies.
  • Ability to read, interpret and work from blueprints; prepare rough sketches of work and estimates of material and labor; select proper materials to be used; work cooperatively with others; skillfully use the proper tools.
  • Knowledge of and skill in operating, adjusting, and maintaining power operated carpentry tools and equipment on site and in a shop setting.
  • Knowledge and skill in use of manually operated carpentry tools and equipment.
  • Skill in the repair of damaged furniture, cabinets, walls, ceilings, doors, locks, etc.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

  • Frequent work on ladders and/or scaffolding.
  • Possibility of working in confined spaces when working with ceiling structures.
  • Frequent work near moving machinery and power tools.
  • Exposed to pronounced strain or vibration when using power tools.
  • Exposed to intermittent or continued loud and insistent noises caused by power equipment.
  • Exposed to large amounts of dust in shops and on site.
  • Possible exposure to chemical irritants such as contact cement, adhesives, and cleaning solutions.
  • Subject to working near electrical equipment.

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