Overview
The Carpenter Journeyman assists or serves as a coordinator for projects, assists or directs teams as assigned by Foreman, and performs carpentry work in the maintenance, repair, and construction of campus facilities on assigned locations. The candidate accomplishes this by applying acquired skills and positive attitude in conjunction with advanced technical knowledge, the ability to analyze and understand unique project requests or customer concerns, and established leadership skills.
Benefits Include:
- Half Tuition for Employees and Dependents
- 14.2% Retirement Contribution
- 13 Paid Holidays
- 12 days of accrued Sick Leave
- 12 days of accrued Vacation Leave
- And more
Responsibilities
- Prepares labor and materials estimates for repair and renovation projects.
- Assists in monitoring, ordering, and maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Coordinates projects and schedules work to ensure timely completion and quality standards, as needed.
- Performs customer service duties by checking in and following up with customers and ensures that their needs are met.
- Assists in the development and training of less-senior shop personnel.
- Leads, guides, and trains other technicians in applicable procedures and techniques.
- Coordinates and participates in various meetings and committees to enhance and develop the Facilities department and resources.
- Repairs and maintains various parts of buildings by applying the necessary procedures and construction specialties in fixing: floors, windows, ceilings, roofs, walls, partitions, stairways and other structures on assigned locations.
- Performs duties associated with a variety of new construction, remodeling, and repair projects including: insulation, cabinets, shelves, wood or metal frame walls, sheet rock, suspended ceilings, roofing, masonry, and concrete work.
- Accomplishes a variety of finishing work by trimming, fitting and installing windows, doors, sheet rock, moldings, baseboards, paneling, laying laminated plastic counters and floor tile, attaching hinges, catches, and other finish work as required.
- Prepares drawings and sketches for construction projects.
- Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Cleans equipment, shop area, and worksite.
- Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned such as assisting locksmiths in basic assignments.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Four years of directly related work experience. Incumbents must possess journeyman skills and/or a license.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Comprehensive knowledge of applicable codes, standards and regulations.
- Skill in the repair, maintenance, and construction techniques of all assignments common to the carpentry trade.
- Skill in the use of various hand and power tools common to trade.
- Mathematical computation skills.
- Skill in estimating time and material requirements of work projects assigned.
- Basic computer skills.
- Customer service skills.
- Skill in troubleshooting and repairing all types of carpentry problems.
- Ability to work without supervision.
- Ability to create, read, understand, and build to specifications from blue prints and schematic drawings.
- Ability to troubleshoot all types of construction problems.
- Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and customers.
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
- Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
- Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
Dependent upon experience, plus excellent benefits
ADA
The position requires considerable physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including heavy lifting and/or pushing and pulling of heavy objects. Employees must be prepared to assume uncomfortable positions such as crawling, kneeling, and squatting. Additionally, the work environment can include confined or narrow spaces. Employees must adhere to safety precautions and may be required to use protective equipment.
University Highlights
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.
USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.
Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, officially joining on July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025-26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.
Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.
The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu.
*updated 07/2026
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For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:
U.S. Department of Education
Denver Regional Office
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*updated 10/2025
