Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

DEARBORN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PROFESSIONAL STAFF POSITIONS

Carpenter

• The employee must be able to work independently and also in crews.
• Should have considerable knowledge of methods and materials, techniques and practices of the carpenter trade.
• Should have a working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• The ability to make time and material estimates.
• The ability to read and work from blueprints, sketches and oral instructions.
• The ability to handle all the tools and materials of the carpenter trade.
• An overall complete knowledge of the carpentry trade.
• High school graduation or its equivalent.
• Four years or more apprenticeship plus three or four years of experience as a journeyman carpenter. Must have an approved certified card.
• Must provide basic tools.
• Preference for this position will be given to the carpenter apprentice whom the Apprentice Committee has verified as successfully completing the apprenticeship program.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Supervisor, General Trades, Trades Leader

Maintain and renovate the district's buildings in an efficient and professional manner in accordance with applicable building safety codes.

• Does rough and finish carpenter work on buildings.
• Repairs doors and replaces wooden parts or fixtures on doors, cabinets, etc.
• Performs hand and bench work using band saw, planer, planing machines, electric drills, sanding machines, rip saws, joiners, cut-off saws, chisels, drill press, grinders, turning lathes, tentor machines, etc.
• Install and repair all flooring types (carpet, VCT, ceramic tile, etc.).
• Perform concrete, block, brick and mortar installation and repairs.
• Re-anchor door closers, auditorium seats, toilet partitions, gym equipment and steel plates on exit doors.
• Supervise carpenter apprentice, carpenter helpers and unskilled workers.
• Builds and repairs all types of school furniture and fixtures such as bookcases, shelves, desks, chairs, doors, cabinets, tables and moldings; repairs venetian blinds, window cords and drapes.
• Improves desks and tables by replacing wooden desk and table tops with Formica tops, matches wood when making repairs and sands floors.
• Ability to work independently and be able to achieve and maintain job productivity.
• Make estimates of time and materials as assigned.
• Maintain cleanliness of the carpenter shop in the maintenance building. Works safely at all times.

12 months, DFSE

Every two years by Supervisor

* indicates essential functions of the job