Carpenter II (Journeyman)

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs carpentry and related duties requiring routine and advanced degrees of professional skills and technical knowledge. Performs maintenance remodeling and repairs involving carpentry. Provides training and mentorship to less experienced employees. Serves as lead in absence of lead. Subject to callback and unscheduled work hours as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

10% Safety
Promotes a safe workplace and safe work practices. Complies with all applicable OSHA safety mandates and enforcement of University LOTO & PPE policy. Complies with all EPA/DHEC rules. Promotes positive and productive relationships within and between shops. 45% Carpentry Maintenance
Designs builds installs and repairs structural woodwork flooring ceilings and cabinetry. Maintains building appearance and structural integrity including doors and window trim. Assists in constructing walls remodeling and hanging and finishing dry wall installs and repairs all types of structures and performs related tasks involving interior and exterior finish of carpentry work. Installs structural components of buildings such as joists braces wood and metal studs posts columns and trusses. Installs and repairs ceilings siding wood and metal doors and windows. Installs and repairs walls and floors. Constructs and sets forms. Fabricates installs and repairs interior components such as shelving benches lab tables cabinets and partitions. Fabricates refits and installs doors locks and trim. 20% Carpentry Construction
Reads and comprehends plans and blueprints. Recognizes and selects
appropriate lumber types and grades. Makes rough sketches. Estimates cost time and materials of carpentry projects. Works with customers to provide them with a better product. 15% General Maintenance
Works with other trades to help them perform their jobs more easily and more safely. Creates accesses in ceilings walls and floors. Installs catwalks in ceilings attics and over objects. Erects safe scaffolding to minimize use of tall ladders. 10% Training and Mentorship
Leads guides and/or trains others in applicable procedures and techniques. Completes the required training and testing to maintain applicable licensing and compliance for industry and University.

JOB CODE:

KC40

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Regular FTE Staff

Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma or equivalent and formal training or trade experience that is directly related to the area of employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Comprehensive knowledge of theories concepts and practices and ability to use in complex difficult and/or unprecedented situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No fiscal responsibility for the departments budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 15% Walk or move about: 90% Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs ladder): 60% Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop kneel crawl): 60% Move transport raise or lower 50 lbs or more: 70% Extends hands or arms in any direction: 80% Stand for Prolonged Period: 90% Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery equipment etc.: 50% Communicate converse give direction express oneself: 50% Recognize or inspect visually: 50% Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors: 10% Perceive observe clarity of vision: 75%

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Burn hazards: 45% Overnight travel: 10% Exposure to dust/fumes: 70% Wet and/or humid: 35% Noise: 60% Vibration: 60% Exposure to heat or cold: 70% Mechanical hazards: 50% Radiant hazards: 30% Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood bodily fluids): 20% Chemical hazards: 40% Electrical hazards: 40%

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours:

40

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range

$39300 - $42279

Salary is dependent upon several factors including but not limited to a candidates previous experience knowledge skills and performance in accordance with Clemsons compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL:

Emergency Response - In the event of an emergency closure or modified operations this position is required to respond in order to provide the Universitys initial response to the emergency situation including the execution of mission essential functions. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on call.

JOB LOCATION:

Seneca SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

October 6 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered applicants must meet the minimum qualifications have been discharged under honorable conditions and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact with any questions or issues.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.