Incumbents in the Carpenter Journeyman position perform general carpentry work, including the maintenance, repair, and construction of various structures on the USU Housing Facilities. Incumbents apply Journeyman level skills, technical knowledge, and following established guidelines to accomplish assigned tasks.

• Repairs and maintains a myriad of structural parts, including floors, windows, ceilings, roofs, walls, partitions, stairways, etc.
• Performs duties associated with a variety of new construction and remodeling, including insulation, cabinets, shelves, wood or metal frame walls, suspended ceilings, roofing, masonry, concrete work, etc.
• Performs finish work, including trimming, fitting and installing windows and doors, paneling, attaching hinges and catches, laying laminate and ceramic tile counters, etc.
• 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 work site.
• Performs customer service duties, including contacting customers and following up to ensure that expectations were met.
• Completes trainings, as warranted, to stay current with the trade.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years directly related work experience in carpentry trade.
• Valid driver’s license to perform essential job responsibilities, such as driving university vehicles and transporting materials

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skilled in repair, maintenance, and construction techniques common to the carpentry trade.
• Skilled in estimating time and material requirements for assigned projects.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
• Ability to read specifications from blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Ability to build to specifications from blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Skilled in use of various hand and power tools common to trade.
• Basic computer skills.
• Skilled at troubleshooting.
• Customer service skills.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV” 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

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.

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Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

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 12/2025

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Utah State University does not discriminate in its housing offerings and will treat all persons fairly and equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, national origin, source of income, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Additionally, the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilities.

In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

303-844-5695| OCR.Denver@ed.gov

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

800-421-3481 |  OCR@ed.gov

*updated 10/2025