Carpenter/Locksmith

Posting Details

Posting Summary


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Posting Number
STA00694PO26


Job Family
Skilled Trades


Job Function
Carpentry


USC Market Title
Carpenter


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Job Level
T2 - Technical Support


Business Title (Internal Title)
Carpenter/Locksmith


Campus
Columbia


Work County
Richland


College/Division
Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support


Department
SAAS Custodial, Move Crew and Facilities Administration


State Pay Range
G07


USC Market Range
MRD - $45,181 $55,347 $65,512


Anticipated Hiring Range
$45,181 - $65,512


Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time
Full Time


Hours per Week
40


Work Schedule

• Standard working schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
• You will be expected to be on the on-call rotation for the area

Basis
12 months


Job Search Category
Trades/Maintenance

About USC


About University of South Carolina


From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

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The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

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The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Position Description


Advertised Job Summary

Carpenter / Locksmith

• Are you a skilled Carpenter/Locksmith who takes pride in solving problems and keeping facilities safe?
• Ready to use your expertise to make a meaningful impact across a university community?
• Do you enjoy hands-on work that combines carpentry, repair, and security systems?
• Are you ready to put your technical skills to work in a role that supports students, staff, and campus operations?
• Looking for a role where every day brings a new challenge and opportunity to build, repair, and improve?

We Have the Job for You!

The Carpenter/Locksmith performs journeyman-level carpentry maintenance, repairs, and minor installations. This position services and installs commercial carpentry components, hardware, flooring, ceiling systems, and electronic locking systems. The incumbent diagnoses and troubleshoots problems, performs appropriate repairs, and applies thorough knowledge of applicable codes, industry work practices, and safety standards. This position is designated as essential during inclement or hazardous weather and other emergencies.

Primary Duties Include:

• Perform work requiring expertise in the installation, maintenance, and repair of building locks, including cylindrical, unit, mortise, rim, and reload cylinders. Replace and repair panic hardware, door closers, ADA openers, and locks on desks, file cabinets, display cases, and similar containers.
• Inspect facilities, systems, and components to ensure safety, identify necessary repairs, and support an ongoing preventive maintenance program. Perform maintenance on drywall, block walls, cabinets, steel doors and frames, windows, hardware, and ceilings.
• Perform new installations, including metal stud framing, drywall and finishing, windows, doors, hardware, ceilings, and flooring.
• Supervise temporary and seasonal staff performing minor skilled work.
• Will serve in an after hours On-Call rotation.

Perks:

ü Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!

15 paid vacation days

ü 15 paid sick days

ü 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)

ü An engaging and collaborative environment.

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Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires job related accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of journeyman level carpentry experience or completion of carpenter apprenticeship program with 2 years of experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of wood and steel stud framing, drywall installation and repairs, drywall finishing, block walls, drop ceilings, metal doors and frames. Knowledge of installing and repairing door closers, locks, hinges, sweeps and weather stripping.
• Prepping, installing and finish finishing tile work. Knowledge of applicable codes, industry standards and job site safety.Through knowledge of tools, equipment and materials used in general building maintenance and construction trades. Knowledge of techniques, methods, and practices of designated trades.
• Skill in use of tools and equipment. Ability to read, understand and interpret plans and specifications. Ability to work independently and to direct work for subordinates.

Job Duties


Job Duty


Supervise temporary and/or seasonal staff that assist by performing minor skilled work.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
15


Job Duty


Inspects facilities, systems and their components for the purpose of ensuring safety and identifying necessary repairs and providing an ongoing program of preventive maintenance. Perform maintenance to existing drywall, block walls, cabinets, steel doors, steel frames, windows, hardware and ceilings. Repairs various items, systems and/or components requiring skills of a carpenter (e.g. all locks on file cabinets, desk cabinets, pad locks, door closures, door locks and existing devices, flooring, floor tiles, carpet door frames, doors, window frame, stairs, wall paneling, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the items are available and in safe working condition.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
30


Job Duty


Perform new installation: metal stud framing, drywall, drywall finishing, windows, doors, hardware, ceilings and flooring.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
30


Job Duty


Other duties as assigned. Responds to emergency, weekend and/or hazardous weather plan call backs including being part of an on-call rotation.

Essential Function
No


Percentage of Time
5


Job Duty


The Locksmith performs work requiring expertise in installing, maintaining, and repairing different types of building locks including cylindrical, unit, mortise and rim, and reload cylinders, as well as replaces and repairs panic hardware, door closures, ADA openers, locks on desks, file cabinets, display cases, and similar containers. The Locksmith also maintains an adequate and appropriate stock of locksmith supplies and equipment, monitors and reports maintenance issues needing attention to the appropriate authority, and performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
20

Position Attributes


Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive
No


Hazardous weather category
Essential

Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies
1


Desired Start Date

Job Open Date
09/16/2026


Job Close Date
10/14/2026


Open Until Filled
No


Special Instructions to Applicant


Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.


We are only accepting applications submitted by October 14, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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