General Maintenance​/Carpenter

Job Description

General Maintenance/Carpenter role at West Fargo Public Schools.

Position Title:

General Maintenance/Carpenter

Location:

District

Department:
Buildings & Grounds

Reports To:

Maintenance and Compliance Supervisor

Term:
Year‑round position

Schedule:

Mon‑Fri Full‑time

Salary:
Classified Salary Schedule 2025‑2026 rting salary $22.30‑$25.30 per hour based on experience.

Date of last review:
November 2025

The General Maintenance/Carpenter position completes various maintenance tasks to ensure successful functioning of district systems for daily operations and safe conditions for learners, staff, and the general public. The position performs various maintenance duties that are necessary to maintain and enhance the value of the school district property.

Please complete the application and include your resume and three professional references.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Demonstrated operational skills and knowledge of mechanics
• Demonstrated operational skills and knowledge of machine and hand tools employed in mechanical/carpentry work
• Demonstrated operational skills and knowledge of preventative maintenance inspection methods
• Demonstrated operational skills and knowledge of methods, practices, equipment, and materials used in maintenance or construction of buildings
• Experience working in maintenance/carpentry is preferred
• Experience working in a school setting is preferred
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record; must be eligible to be an insured driver under WFPS policies

• Develop positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff
• Connect and share ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps
• Performs scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturer’s recommendations and operating manuals
• Periodically inspects all buildings, common areas, improvements, performing repairs and janitorial assistance as needed
• Repairs and maintains doors, floors, windows, partitions and roofs
• Repairs and builds tables, benches, cabinets, counters and other wooden equipment
• Performs hand and bench work, operates planners, jointers, power saws and other wood working equipment
• Prioritizes service requests and establishes preventative maintenance schedules
• Participates and/or supervises in all carpentry projects as instructed by the Director of Buildings & Grounds
• Notifies management of unsafe supplies, equipment, etc.
• Keeps workshops and other areas clean, orderly and safe
• Assists in all aspects of the property’s maintenance, including grounds, custodial, preventative, corrective, deferred and emergency maintenance
• Follows all District safety procedures and reports and ensures correction of any unsafe conditions, equipment and materials
• Responsible for stock control and utilization of maintenance materials

• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms
• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, talk, and hear
• Frequently required to use hands to manipulate objects, tools, and/or controls
• Required to bend at the trunk more than the average person
• Required close and peripheral vision
• May be required to lift up to ~50 pounds
• May be required to climb ladders up to ~20 feet in height
• Frequent exposure to applicable outdoor elements
• Must work with the public and various WFPS staff while…