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maintain all akron public schools buildings; repair, build from scratch, modify or retro-fit any project; provide a safe and functional environment for students and staff; operate power tools and equipment properly and safely. An employee in this class performs skilled work.

• ensure safety of students.
• maintain accurate and complete records as required.
• maintain and improve professional competence.
• take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• maintain all equipment in the carpentry lab.
• interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents.
• promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation.
• establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships.
• attend meetings and seminars as required.
• interact with other departments and school personnel when necessary.
• delegate work when appropriate and supervise same.
• interact with public in official capacity when required.
• respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner.
• set up and operate woodworking tools.
• erect or dismantle structures, repair or refinish walls or structures.
• install wood or metal parts.
• prepare irregular scaffolding.
• perform skilled work in the construction and repair of structures or educational equipment.
• perform skilled carpentry work involving the construction, alteration and/or repair of floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, wood fixtures, furniture and dry wall.
• perform skilled benchwork in the operation of a large variety of power carpentry equipment.
• install/rebuild/repair a large variety of educationally related equipment, e.g. Chalkboards, bulletin boards, gym equipment, library furniture, student/teacher desks, student lockers, floor tile and acoustic ceiling tile.
• build concrete block forms and perform related masonry tasks.
• performs carpentry work in general building maintenance including, altering or repairing floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, window, screens, wood fixtures and furniture.
• perform skilled benchwork using power equipment.
• keep equipment in repaired and in prime operating condition.
• install or repair floor tile and acoustic ceiling tile.
• build concrete block forms and perform related masonry tasks.
• install and repair mechanical gym equipment e.g. Bleachers, backboards, and exercising devices.
• repair furniture and apply plastic laminate.
• apply finish to repaired furniture.
• repair roof leaks and prepare roof surfaces for application of waterproof coatings.
• grade lumber for proper usage in filling materials requests for carpenters expediting a variety of tasks in the field.
• erect scaffolding.
• meet with prospective customers to provide skill developing projects.
• meet with the advisory committee and implement recommendations.
• order needed building and carpentry supplies and materials.
• draw up plans and complete estimates for projects.
• construct needed school items.
• prepare required reports for supervisor.
• make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy.
• work on long-range tool maintenance and replacement project.
• interact with superintendent and/or board of education and present information as requested.
• perform related duties as assigned by the carpenter foreman.
• lubricate and maintain carpenter shop equipment.
• crate machinery for shipment.
• supervise employees of lower grade.

• graduation from an accredited high school or g.e.d.
• a minimum of three years' paid experience in the carpentry trade as it pertains to building maintenance; including paid experience in the operation of power equipment used in the carpentry trade.
• state of ohio driver's license.
• ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• ability to listen effectively and actively.
• ability to problem solve.
• skilled in concrete flat footer, and foundation completion.
• skilled in block laying.
• skilled in floor, sidewall, and rafter framing.
• skilled in basic carpentry math.
• skilled in plastic laminating, and other skills such as roofing in residential housing.
• ability to use hand and power tools safely.
• ability to work with the general public as customers.
• ability to work independently.
• ability to work effectively with others.
• ability to read and understand verbal and written instruction, written warnings and labels.
• ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams and blueprints.
• knowledge of methods, standard practices, occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• skilled in the use of…