Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

General Statement of Job

Under occasional supervision, performs carpentry functions in District schools in accordance with applicable codes, specifications, schedules and standards. Reports to the Crew Leader or Manager of Maintenance Services.

• Conducts general carpentry work, including but not limited to constructing walls; installing drywall and trim; repairing doors and hardware; constructing cabinets, shelves and other custom fixtures;
• Forms and pours concrete.
• Installs and repairs ceiling tiles; installs carpet and floor tile, countertops, marker boards, and tack strips.
• Assembles scaffolding to a height of 30 feet.
• Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports including work orders, diagrams, specifications, and daily logs.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as a two-way radio, telephone, general carpentry tools, power tools, hand tools, and vehicle.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers, District administrators and staff, students, and contractors.
• Complies with all federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, administrative rules, and directives.

• Hangs bulletin and chalk boards.
• Paints or stains cabinets, shelves and other building fixtures as necessary.
• Installs new wood and metal doors and frames.
• Installs locksets, panic devices, door closers and door light kits.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requires a high school diploma supplemented by two years of experience in carpentry or construction, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment, including a two-way radio, carpentry tools, hand and power tools, etc. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Physical demands are in excess of those of sedentary work;

work involves walking or standing for periods of time, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, climbing, etc., and performing manual tasks. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of up to 100 pounds and to work at heights of up to 30 feet.

Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or direction from supervisor.

Requires the ability to read a variety of codes, policies and procedures, equipment manuals, specifications, diagrams, etc. Requires the ability to prepare daily logs, etc., with proper format. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with clarity, voice control and confidence.

Requires the ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems, and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists, and to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form. Requires the ability to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques, to make independent judgments in absence of supervision, and to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.

Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information.

Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow verbal and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with persons of varying educational backgrounds.

Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to determine percentages and decimals and to determine time.

Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information.

Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes using special machinery and to operate motor vehicles.

Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, buttons, switches, catches, tools, etc. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines. The worker may be subject to danger or risk to a moderate degree.

Requires the ability to…