Carpentry Roof Lead Worker

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Job Title Carpentry Roof Lead Worker Position Number 904308 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Time-Limited No Department Homepage https://campusoperations.ecu.edu/facilities Advertising Department CO FS EAST BLDG Carpentry Division Administration & Finance Classification Title 17422 Facility Maintenance Tech Bldg Trades Competency Level 3 - Advanced Working Title Carpentry Roof Lead Worker Number of Vacancies 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.00 Full Time or Part Time Full Time Recruitment Range $36,467 - $64,295 Anticipated Hiring Range $48,600 - $54,000 Salary Grade Equivalency NC09 Work Schedule Monday - Friday Work Hours 8:00am - 5:00pm Position Location (City) Greenville Job Category Staff Be a Pirate!

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East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU's commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university's leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Administration & Finance Division encompasses a broad range of operational, financial, technological, safety, administrative and people-focused units that support the daily functions and long-term success of the university.

Campus Operations includes Facilities Engineering & Architectural Services, Facilities Services, and Housekeeping Services. Campus Operations is responsible for the support of all university real property including buildings, infrastructure, and grounds. Responsibilities on the university's Main, Health Sciences, and West Research Campuses, and satellite locations associated with ECU programs include major and minor renovations and construction; corrective and preventive maintenance and repairs by utilities services (controls, electrical, HVAC, life safety, plumbing, central steam and chilled water operations), building services (carpentry, locksmith, masonry, paint, roofing), and automotive services; maintenance of grounds by grounds services, recycling, refuse removal, sustainability; and moving services and housekeeping services support of academic, administrative, athletic, classroom, clinical, dining, laboratory, library, performing arts, and residence life spaces.

Building Services, a unit in Facilities Services responsible for carpentry, locksmith, masonry, paint, and roofing on the university's Main, Health Sciences, and West Research Campuses, and satellite locations.

Primary Purpose of Position

This position is responsible for providing lead oversight and direction for carpentry and roofing operations, coordinating work assignments and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established standards and specifications. Reporting to the Carpentry Supervisor, the position works collaboratively with all facilities staff, Director of Building Services, project managers, administrative staff, vendors, faculty, and staff to coordinate and support carpentry and roofing operations.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Performs advanced-level carpentry and roofing work, including preventive maintenance inspections, troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of various roofing systems, gutters, downspouts, flashing, drains, vents, exhaust fans, shingles, and operating lift equipment. (60%)
• Responds to customer requests by utilizing the AIM work order system to receive, prioritize, respond to, and track work orders. Provides lead oversight of subcontractors and quality control inspections for carpentry and roofing projects, maintains campus roof records in Roof Pro, assists with supply ordering and inventory, and coordinates work schedules with supervisors, end users, and building occupants. (25%)
• Provides lead oversight in the supervisor's absence, assigns and tracks work orders, provides technical guidance to shop personnel, monitors work performance, assists with hiring and project inspections, and reviews construction documents to provide technical recommendations for construction and renovation projects. (15%)

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

License or Certification required by statute or regulation

None

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience License or Certification required by the Department

Valid NC Driver's License

Special Instructions to Applicant

• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
• If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
• Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Additional Instructions to Applicant

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to verification of background information, with satisfactory results required before the start of the position.

Job Open Date 10/02/2026 Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed. 10/23/2026 Open Until Filled No Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/97405 Alternate option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

Nondiscrimination Statement

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

Supplemental Questions

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• • Please indicate where you learned about this job vacancy.

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• CareerBuilder

• Greenville Daily Reflector

• Raleigh News & Observer

• HigherEdJobs.com

• InsideHigherEd.com

• Monster.com

• Indeed

• ECU Website

• Other

• • Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References