Title: Carpenter

Application Review Date: 10/23/26

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

Reporting to the Carpenter Foreman, the Carpenter performs carpentry maintenance and construction tasks addressing building requirements/needs for the University & campus community.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to operate carpentry equipment and power tools for repair, maintenance, modification, installation, and to identify equipment problems.

• Ability to read and write, plan/forecast goals/objectives, organize, and communicate effectively.

• Ability to follow work/safety instructions, give instructions, read/write work orders, handle basic mathematical calculations, comprehend/interpret documents/blueprints, and keep records/reports.

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle. (A valid driver's license is required)

• Resolve carpentry-related problems, assess/evaluate for carpentry projects, work with little/limited supervision, provide recommendations, make decisions working independently, maintain/repair equipment, and meet deadlines.

• Exhibit diplomacy, apply logic, observe behaviors, record/compile data, participate as a team member, develop/maintain effective working relationships, provide leadership and training to other employees, exercise judgment/discretion, maintain confidentiality, and think/respond in emergency situations.

• Ability to lift heavy objects, frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

• Position designated as essential personnel.

Employment Conditions: Valid driver's license required. Position designated as essential personnel.

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position 100% telework: No

Hours Per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Classification: Classified Staff

Normal Work Schedule: M-F 8:00am -5:00pm, some evenings and weekends

Employee Classification: Trades Technician III

Department: FM Maint & Oper

Salary: $38,000 - $41,000

Department Contact Name: Marshall Page

Department Contact Phone: 540-831-7800

Department Contact Email: mgpage@radford.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.