Carpenter II

Carpenter II – 40 Hours Weekly – Available 12/1/2025

Davidson County Schools Central Office – Lexington, North Carolina

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Job : 5569840

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Carpenter II – 40 Hours Weekly – Available 12/1/2025

Minimum Salary – Carpenter II $3122.59 Monthly

Maximum of 5 years, none Davidson County Schools, relevant experience credit is available based on approved documentation by Human Resources. Resume Required. For more information contact:
Joe Tysinger .us

Title: Carpenter II

Reports to: Director Of Maintenance

Terms of Employment: 12 Months

Salary: Pay Grade 61

An employee in this class performs journey level carpentry work in the areas of construction, repair, maintenance, remodeling and finished carpentry that may include cabinetry, shelving and furniture. The employee works with a Carpenter Crew Leader and subordinate crews during projects. Duties may also include work in other trade areas such as minor electrical and or building trade fields. Work assignments are received through supervisory personnel and established work order processes, and completion of work is performed independently and with the expectation that a broad knowledge of the carpentry trade field is applied.

Employees are subject to working in inside and outside environments, extreme temperatures, and hazards in the work including exposures to loud noises, vibrations, proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working in high places, exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and oils. Duties may expose employees to human body fluids and thus they are subject to the OSHA requirements on blood borne pathogens.

Workers are also subject to work in close quarters such as crawl spaces and small rooms. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed for lasting quality, effectiveness, appearance, and functionality through conference, inspection, and a review of records.

• Works as a skilled carpenter performing journey level carpentry work in the areas of construction, repair, maintenance, remodeling and finished carpentry that may include cabinetry, shelving and furniture.
• Performs general carpentry work in the construction, maintenance, remodeling, and repair of school property and facilities; floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, screens, furniture and cabinetry and in particular additions, remodeling and new construction.
• Selects, cuts, and trims materials to size, assembles assignments according to plans, sketches, and specifications. Sets up adjusts and operates power equipment in task completion. Builds scaffolds and concrete forms in regard to roof work, etc. Sands, paints, stains, in finish work completion. Builds and hangs doors and repairs table, chairs, and desks.
• Performs manual labor tasks including material handling, maintaining shop area, stocking and organizing supplies and tools.
• Evaluates job requests, prioritizes requests, determines materials and labor requirements, completes assignments and installs in required.
• Performs work in other trades areas such as minor electrical and or building trades fields.
• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of existing and proposed school buildings and facilities.
• May provide lead worker functions for crew; organizing workflow, equipment and diagnosing difficult situations.
• Performs preventive maintenance monitoring and preventive repairs.

Performs other related work as required.

• Graduation from high school supplemented by course work in technical or trade skills and 3 years carpentry/building experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment used in the carpentry trades.
• Considerable knowledge of safety regulations, occupational hazards and related safety precautions in the work.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and techniques of related building,…