Carpenter - Buildings & Grounds Department

Carpenter
- Buildings & Grounds Department (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District Buildings & Grounds
- Oakland, California Open in Google Maps

Job : 5656315 Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled Posted: Apr 20, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

TITLE: Carpenter

REPORTS TO: Assigned Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: Buildings and Grounds

CLASSIFICATION: Classified

FLSA: Non-Exempt

WORK YEAR/

HOURS:

261 days/8.0 hours (FT) or as assigned

ISSUED: Created:
May 2010

SALARY GRADE: B&G 13

BASIC FUNCTION: Perform skilled journey-level rough and finish carpentry work in the alteration, renovation, repair, and construction of District facilities.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to reflect the principal job elements accurately.)

E = Essential Functions

• Maintain and repair all woodwork of buildings; fit doors, windows, sashes, and screens; install partitions and ceiling tiles.
• Repair all floors and roofs.
• Perform all necessary milling work.
• Set forms, mix and finish concrete.
• Design and construct walls, shelves, and fixture work in District facilities.
• Construct and repair all types of equipment and wooden fixtures.
• Anchor and secure computers, monitors, copiers, microwave ovens, refrigerators, other equipment, and machinery as required.
• Repair cafeteria tables, benches, service carts, and other related equipment.
• Operate all woodwork equipment, powered and non-powered.
• Maintain equipment, tools, and work area in a safe, clean, and orderly manner.
• Maintain routine records as assigned.
• Work with all District employees, architecture and engineering employees, and outside contractors.
• Collaborate with other Districts to exchange information on best practices of the profession.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

TRAINING,

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years of journey-level carpentry experience.

Valid California Apprenticeship Certificate of Completion (Eight years of fieldwork experience may be substituted for the California Apprenticeship Certificate of Completion at the discretion of the Director)

Valid California Driver’s License

Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance

May be required to work overtime

• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures governing workscope
• Safety and Health Protection on the Job (OSHA Regulations)
• Safe working methods and procedures
• Technical aspects of field of specialty
• Principles, methods, equipment, tools, and materials of skilled rough and finish carpentry work
• Building and safety codes and regulations
• Quality and adaptability of various woods and/or other material

• Perform skilled rough and finish carpentry work
• Understand and work from blueprints
• Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing workscope
• Communicate effectively in English orally and in writing
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Meet schedules and timelines
• Maintain routine records
• Complete work independently with minimal supervision
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Observe all legal and District defensive driving practices

Indoor, outdoor, and shop environment; driving a District vehicle to conduct work; noise from equipment operation; exposure to adverse weather conditions; working on ladders or scaffolding at heights; working in a cramped or restrictive work chamber; working around and with machinery having moving parts; exposure to flying debris

Consistent mental alertness and dexterity of fingers and both arms and hands to ensure safety and successful completion of essential functions; standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods of time; lifting and carrying light to moderately-heavy objects, occasionally more than 50 pounds; pushing and pulling exerting force to approximately 50 pounds, occasionally 50+ pounds; handling small to large-sized materials, equipment or items;

climbing up and down ladders and on and off raised surfaces; bending and twisting at waist and neck; crouching and crawling; kneeling and bending at the waist; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; using hand and power tools; repetitive use of upper extremities; seeing to read, write, and to complete repairs and construction projects; hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.

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