Carpenter

Salary: $50,000.00 - $54,000.00 Annually
Location : Lawrenceville
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: Rider00325
Division: Facilities & University Ops
Department: Facilities, Planning and Construction
Opening Date: 04/11/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Work Schedule: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday


We take pride in the ever-evolving nature of our work, which transforms the lives of our students, preparing them for personal and professional success.

Rider University is consistently recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report as a best college, and as a best-value institution. With more than 100 majors, minors and programs, 21 Division I athletic teams and 150-plus clubs and organizations, Rider Broncs create their own pathways to success with the support of the University community.
Position Overview
Rider University invites applications for a Carpenter who will perform general carpentry work relating to the layout, construction, repair, replacement, and maintenance of buildings, building components and institutional equipment and furnishings. Repairs furniture, doors, windows, screens, locks and other types of building components and devices. The Carpenter will operate a variety of woodworking machines and all woodworking power tools.

Rider provides a generous tuition remission benefit to its employees to further their own education and, in many cases, their dependents' as well. For additional information regarding our Benefits visit

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5-7 years of experience in carpentry work from layout to construction, all types of building maintenance from inside to outside.
• Knowledge of masonry repair.
• Capable of climbing and working from ladders.
• Operates all woodworking machines and all power tools.
• Ability to work independently.
• This position is required to report to work as part of Rider's emergency response team (e.g. snow removal). The emergency response team is required to work outside of regular business hours, such as nights, weekends and holidays as conditions require.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required.

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.


Rider University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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