Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Job Title: Carpenter

Job Classification: Staff / 12-month position /Benefits:
Full Time (40hours) / Non Exempt

Reports to:
Director of Facilities

Job Summary

Avon Old Farms School is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Carpenter to join its Facilities Department. This position plays a vital role in maintaining a residential academic campus, where quality craftsmanship, reliability, and professionalism are essential. The Carpenter will work as part of a collaborative team responsible for the care, preservation, and improvement of historic buildings, academic spaces, athletic facilities, and faculty residences.

This role requires advanced general carpentry skills, a diverse and adaptable skill set, and a strong work ethic. The successful candidate takes pride in their work, understands the importance of discretion and safety in a student-centered environment, and consistently upholds high professional standards while working around students, faculty, staff, and families.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of professional general carpentry experience, preferably in an institutional, campus, or residential setting.
• Demonstrated expertise across a wide range of carpentry, repair, and building maintenance tasks.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and take initiative while contributing positively to a team environment.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Strong commitment to safety, craftsmanship, and maintaining an orderly work environment.
• Ability to interact and communicate professionally with students, faculty, staff, parents, and outside contractors.
• Basic computer skills for work orders, documentation, and communication.
• Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and stationary shop equipment.
• Willingness to comply with all school policies, including background checks and campus safety requirements.
• Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm motions and work overhead for extended periods.
• Routinely lift, carry, and transport materials and tools up to 50 pounds; occasionally more.
• Ability to bend, crouch, kneel, climb ladders, scaffolding, and lifts.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and at heights.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including snow removal responsibilities.
• Physically capable of supporting a demanding, hands-on campus role.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality general carpentry work throughout a boarding school campus, including but not limited to:
  • Demolition, framing (wood and steel), insulation, drywall installation, taping, and finishing
  • Door hanging, trim installation, hardwood flooring, suspended ceilings
  • Roofing, siding (wood and vinyl) installation and repair
  • Gutter cleaning, flat cement work, tile installation and finishing
  • Lock maintenance and repair, window and glass replacement
  • General repairs within dormitories, classrooms, dining facilities, athletic buildings, and faculty housing
• Respond to and complete routine and urgent maintenance requests in student residential and academic spaces.
• Perform furniture repair and refinishing in the campus workshop.
• Complete painting, staining, and finish work as required.
• Assist other carpenters, tradespeople, and maintenance staff on campus projects.
• Work collaboratively with outside contractors while ensuring adherence to school standards.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all work performed.
• Perform all work in a safe, neat, respectful, and professional manner, mindful of the boarding school setting.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of school vehicles, tools, and work spaces.
• Identify and report safety concerns, damage, or inefficiencies to the supervisor.
• Assist with campus events, move-ins, move-outs, and special school activities.
• Support campus operations through deliveries, snow removal, and supply runs.
• Be available for off-hours or emergency response, recognizing the 24/7 nature of a residential campus.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be

all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

Avon Old Farms School does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, color, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its policies and programs.

Candidates are selected by their qualifications to meet the needs of the position.