Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Job Title:

Carpenter (0383)

Reports to: Executive Director of Facilities

Dept. / Campus: Facilities, Planning & Construction

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: M20

Duty Days: 261

Primary

Purpose:

Under general supervision, perform skilled work in construction, alteration, repair, and installation of fixtures, buildings, and structures throughout the district. To help maintain the physical school plant in a safe and attractive condition for operating excellence so that full educational use of it may be made at all times.

• High School Diploma preferred
• Valid Texas driver’s license (meet eligibility requirements to drive a district vehicle)
• Ability to read blueprints and diagrams
• Knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in carpentry
• Ability to use hand and power tools
• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
• Ability to measure and perform mathematical computations
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to estimate materials
• Minimum of five years of successful experience in repair, remodeling, and new construction

Maintenance and Repair:

• Perform the carpentry duties necessary to construct and maintain in good repair building woodwork and equipment.
• Plan and complete construction of cabinets, shelves, and partitions from initial layout to assembly using oral instructions, plans, specifications, blueprints, and work orders.
• Select material and hardware and make time and materials estimates.
• Fabricate, repair, and replace doors, windows, flooring, ceiling materials, glass, building hardware, screens, plastic laminate, etc.
• Construct and repair outdoor equipment including playground equipment, fences, gates, bleachers, etc.
• Detect needed repairs on buildings, grounds, and equipment by following established inspection procedures.
• Repair windows, furniture, door locks, closers, and hardware as necessary. Construct or remodel walls, partitions, and portable buildings as necessary.
• Replace, repair, and finish furniture, cabinets, fixtures, woodwork, etc.
• Assist with the installation and moving of portable buildings, including constructing steps, installing underpinning, etc.
• Receive and complete work orders.
• Maintain accurate records on material and labor used.
• Maintain inventory of district‑owned tools, equipment, and materials.
• Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean and remove scraps and lumber as needed.
• Work with building principals and supervisors to complete projects.
• Respond to emergency calls as needed.

Safety:

• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
• Demonstrate acceptable work habits including teamwork, initiative and dependability.
• Report to work on time each day.
• Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis.

• Power saws (table, radial arm, circular, jig, band)
• Air compressor
• Light truck or van
• Planers, shaper, air nailers, routers, shears
• Ladders, scaffolds, man lifts (electric, hydraulic, gas)
• Assorted hand tools

Mental Demands:

• Ability to read
• Ability to communicate
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions

Physical Demands:

• Continuous heavy lifting
• Continuous carrying
• Continuous reaching above shoulder level
• Frequent driving of vehicles
• Continuous working with stairs, climbing of ramps, ladders, and scaffolds
• Continuous walking, standing; limited sitting
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds

Sensory Requirements:

• Significant hearing
• Near, far, and peripheral vision; color discrimination; depth perception
• Subject to temperature extremes; fumes, dust, solvents, toxic chemicals/materials

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $44,725 to $63,120.20 per year

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required