ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must have a basic understanding of electricity, gas, and water systems of some plumbing investigation.
• Ability to investigate and diagnose common problems (e.g., power issues, gas leaks, water pressure problems, or plumbing leaks).
• Ability to identify and detect simple problems.
• Use basic tools to find water leaks and report them for repair.
• Assist the Utilities Coordinator as needed.
• Follows blueprints and building plans to meet assigned work.
• Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials.
• Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding.
• Performs general construction.
• Construction and repairing building frameworks and structures, such as stairways, door frames, partitions, and rafters, made from wood, steel, and other raw materials.
• Installation of all types of flooring, tile, carpet, wood, engineered, etc.
• Assists with demolition associated with Construction projects.
• Operating hand and woodworking tools.
• Operation of lifts and construction equipment.
• Maintains the overall aesthetics/ cosmetic appearance of facilities and equipment.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs work in a safe and efficient manner under the company's safety and quality programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Office administration duties as assigned.
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Instruct and direct laborers and other construction helpers and oversee onsite subcontractors.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

• This position requires a high school diploma or GED, lift operation certification, valid driver's license, and at least 3 years' experience in the carpenter trade. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a team and with little to no guidance.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Computer skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Required to travel to local, on and off-campus locations.

• May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift up-to 50 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is an indoor/ outdoor setting and is defined by the weather. It involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of personal protective equipment. Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises.

Driving Requirements

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.

Target Hire Date

Time Type

Location

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.