Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Position: Carpenter (2026-27 School Year)
Position Type:

Skilled Trades/Maintenance/Carpenter

Date Posted:

4/17/2026

Location:

Operations Support Center Facilities

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ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #205

Job Description

Job Title:

Carpenter

Job Code: 5688

Department:
Facilities

Supervisor:
Senior Maintenance Manager

Date:
July 13, 2023

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Compensation Range: $33.03 - $34.49 per hour

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Under the direction of the Foreperson and Senior Maintenance Manager Plans, explains, coordinates, and prioritizes carpentry duties necessary to maintain District facilities using standard carpentry tools and power-driven woodworking and metalworking machinery and equipment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In addition to the requirements listed below, regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

* Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives, and parameters found in the Board's strategic plan.

* Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

* Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

* Performs general carpentry including repair, construction, welding and remodeling work.

* Constructs, repairs, installs and maintains doors, floors, windows, partitions, roofs, ceilings and walls.

* Installs and repairs lock and key systems; replaces broken, worn or damaged hardware.

* Constructs rough structures such as concrete forms, false work, and scaffolds.

* Constructs, builds, installs and repairs; shelves, computer tables, countertops, closets, screens and screen doors, windows and lunch tables, and cuts, planes and joints lumber.

* Operates saws, jointers, planers, mortising machines, sanders, drill presses, lathes, welders, electric and battery powered tools, vertical and aerial lifts and other equipment necessary to perform required duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or G.E.D. from an accredited institution plus two years' experience as a carpenter and four years of apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience within the trade.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

* Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned to our core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.

* Demonstrates working knowledge of the standard carpentry practices, processes, materials and tools of the trade

* Demonstrates ability to read, interpret and work from drawings, plans and blueprints.

* Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills.

* Demonstrates working knowledge of occupational hazards, precautionary, and safety measures.

* Demonstrate the ability to multitask

WORK CALENDAR: 12 Months

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Moderate in-district travel as well as intermittent in-state and out-of-state travel. Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work.

A comprehensive benefits package including:

* Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

* Voluntary life insurance

* Paid Sick and Personal time

* Paid holidays

* Membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)

* Optional 403(b) plan

* Employee assistance program (EAP)

Collective Bargaining Agreement:
Rockford Building Maintenance Association

OTHER:
This job description describes duties and responsibilities which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the needs of the school district and requirements of the job change.

Physical Aspects of the Position (Select all that apply)

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