Carpenter II/General Maintenace

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

Job Description

POSITION:  Carpenter II

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:  Coordinator of Maintenance and Facilities Planning; Assistant Superintendent of Construction, Maintenance, and Facilities

FLSA STATUS:  Non-exempt

EMPLOYMENT TERM:  Minimum 200 days annually, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8; extended employment terms may be established by JCBOE which is currently a 261 day employment term for this position

SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a, in accordance with Jefferson County Salary Scale, Pay Grade F commensurate with experience and education level

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually by the immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A- 2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314, and JCBOE’s Guide to Performance Evaluation for Service Personnel

JOB SUMMARY:  Carpenter II means a person classified as a journeyman carpenter.  A Carpenter II is responsible for carpentry repair work performed by county personnel.                          

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional duties may be assigned.

• Maintains regular attendance.
• Assumes primary responsibility for the safe condition of flooring, door frames, window frames, staircases, stair treads, wall paneling, ceiling paneling, hardware, and similar structural elements in the facilities owned and/or operated by the county.
• Determines which repair jobs may be performed by carpenters, and which must be performed by outside contractors, and advises the Coordinator of Maintenance
• Assists with the formation of concrete forms, and similar nonstructural projects attendant upon repairs and construction.
• Is responsible for the proper use and care of hand tools (such as hammers, saws, chisels, planes), equipment (power saws, drills, rivet guns), hardware (nails, screws, glue), and materials (lumber acoustical tiles).
• Recommends supplies and equipment for purchase and maintains the inventory of county-owned hand tools, equipment, hardware, materials, and supplies.
• Estimates costs of carpentry repair projects in terms of labor, materials, and overhead.
• Examines county-owned facilities on a regular basis for purposes of preventive maintenance.
• Is responsible for the maintenance and repair of playground equipment.
• Has the duty to perform tasks at or below classification when instructed to do so by the immediate supervisor.
• Complies with county policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5; Criminal

background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c; Meet the definition of

“Qualifications” in WV Code §18A-4-8b; demonstrated competency, pursuant to

WV Code §18A-4-8e (state-approved competency test) as required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential

duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,

skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Valid West Virginia driver’s license.

 ‘Carpenter II’ means personnel employed as a journeyman carpenter.   In addition to providing services as defined in "Carpenter II", their duries include directing the work of employees classified as Carpenter I (pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8).

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff and the general public.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations consistent with the duties of the position.
• Ability to interface effectively with other departments, school personnel, other maintenance staff and business contacts from outside the county.
• Ability to pass written and physical tests that are directly related to the position.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and community.
• Ability to perform duties in full compliance with all county requirements and the Board of Education policies.
• Ability to read and comply with labels and safety warnings on cleaning agents and hazardous materials.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical activity related to carpentry.
• Ability to work under minimal or no supervision; be an effective self-starter.
• Ability to understand and follow both written and oral directions.
• Complete necessary training and in-service as required by the county.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists consistent with the duties of this position.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop,

reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see, climb a ladder a minimum of six

feet and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job the employee

may frequently lift and or move up to 100 pounds of materials, etc. Specific vision

abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed

material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet

multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff. Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress and work effectively with others to include demonstrating behavior that reflects established professional responsibilities (i.e., attendance, punctuality, professional dress, and verbal/nonverbal communication); and developing a positive relationship with students, staff, and community. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an

employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions. The temperature in the work environment can range from below

freezing when working outdoors to in excess of 90°F when working in the furnace room

or kitchen areas or on roof tops.  The noise level in the work environment is

moderate to loud (60 -90 dB).

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:

Jefferson County Schools is bound by statute to recommend the most qualified applicants for position vacancies. In order to determine those qualifications as set forth by the West Virginia Code, we require all applicants to fill out an application, which includes supervisory references, and, in many instances, participate in interviews. Failure to provide references, negative references, and failing to participate in requested interviews may impact negatively a candidate's qualifications.

Applicants who have been dismissed or have had their contracts non-renewed for cause are not eligible for consideration. Applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration. Applicants must complete the entire application and provide all documents required. Failure to complete the application, provide requested items, or falsification of information will result in the application not being considered.

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans

with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this

position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this

position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

Job Description

POSITION: General Maintenance

IMMEDIATE  SUPERVISOR:  Coordinator of Maintenance and Facilities Planning; Assistant

 Superintendent of Construction, Maintenance and Facilities

FLSA STATUS:   Non-exempt

EMPLOYMENT  TERM:   Minimum 261 days annually, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8

SALARY:  Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a, in accordance with Jefferson County Salary Scale, Pay Grade C commensurate with experience and education level, and license level

EVALUATION:  Performance in this position will be evaluated annually by the immediate supervisor(s) and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314, and JCBOE’s Evaluation Policy for Service Personnel

JOB SUMMARY:  The job of a General Maintenance Worker is done for the purpose/s of maintaining facilities for students, staff, and the public in a safe operating condition; maintaining a preventive maintenance program; and resolving immediate operational and/or safety concerns.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional Duties may be assigned.

• Assembles furniture and equipment for the purpose of providing items in working condition.
• Assists skilled maintenance workers as a helper in various skilled trades (e.g. carpentry, glazing, plastering, painting, plumbing, welding, heating, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Coordinates with administration and other trades for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently.
• Inspects facilities, systems, and their components for the purpose of identifying necessary repairs
• Installs various items (e.g. backboards, serving lines, railings, fences, etc.) for the purpose of completing projects safely and within established time frames.
• Maintains tools and/or equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in safe operating condition.
• Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Repairs various items, systems, and/or components for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Transports various items (e.g. tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at the job site.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5; Criminal

background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c; Meet the definition of

“Qualifications” in WV Code §18A-4-8b; demonstrated competency, pursuant to

WV Code §18A-4-8e (state-approved competency test, as required).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential

duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,

skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

General Maintenance means a person employed as a helper to skilled maintenance employees and to perform minor repairs to equipment and buildings of a county school system. (Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8)

• Demonstrated proficiency through previous job experience and/or training in related field
• Possess and maintains a valid WV driver’s license
• Ability to read and interpret work orders
• Ability to effectively discuss and respond to questions from administrators, staff, and the general public
• Ability to add, subtract, divide, and multiply in all units of measure consistent with the duties of this position
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations consistent with the duties of this position
• Ability to interface effectively with other departments, school personnel, maintenance staff, business contacts, and contractors
• Ability to work in tight spaces, climb and bend
• Ability to work on ladders and assemble scaffolds
• Ability to operate and maintain motorized lifts
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to accurately perform assigned tasks
• Ability to perform duties in full compliance with the county requirements and the Board of Education policies

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, climb, talk, hear, see and use complex repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and or move at least 75 pounds of materials, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact well with the public and staff members. Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress and work effectively with others to include demonstrating behavior that reflects established professional responsibilities (i.e., attendance, punctuality, professional dress, and verbal/nonverbal communication); and developing a positive relationship with students, staff, and community.                                                                        

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The work environment includes indoor as well as outdoor settings and can range in temperature from below freezing to 90ºF. The work surface can include unfinished crawl spaces and attics as well as rooftops, walk-in freezers, and concrete floors or pads. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud (60-90 dB).

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:

A successful work history and a minimum of three supervisory references required for consideration.

Jefferson County Schools is bound by statute to recommend the most qualified applicants for position vacancies. In order to determine those qualifications as set forth by the West Virginia Code, we require all applicants to fill out an application, which includes supervisory references, and, in many instances, participate in interviews. Failure to provide references, negative references, and failing to participate in requested interviews may impact negatively a candidate's qualifications.

Applicants who have been dismissed or have had their contracts non-renewed for cause are not eligible for consideration. Applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration. Applicants must complete the entire application and provide all documents required. Failure to complete the application, provide requested items, or falsification of information will result in the application not being considered.

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.