Carpenter

Job Description

Job Title: Carpenter

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Prepared Date: 1/15/2020

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and fixtures, conforming to State and local Building Codes. Responds to emergency calls as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties as assigned.

Reviews blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to type of materials required, and dimensions of structures or fixtures requiring repair or fabrication.

Coordinates work with other trades and provides guidance to unskilled or semi–skilled workers.

Selects specified materials, prepares and submits estimates for the quantity and cost of materials.

Construct or fabricate from shop drawing and blueprints using current standards and procedures for carpentry trades.

Applies shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, and decorative paneling to ceilings and walls. Fits and installs prefabricated window frames, doors, doorframes, interior and exterior trim, and finish hardware, such as locks, and kick plates.

Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete. Erects scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.

Constructs and repairs counters, cabinets, benches, tables, chairs, lockers, partitions, floors, doors, building framework, trim, fencing, sheds, wheel chair ramps, decks and other structures.

Installs carpet squares, doors, partitions, and recessed ceilings. Replaces damaged ceiling tile, floor tile, and wall coverings and other finishes. Installs items such as wall fans, projection screens, bulletin boards, white marker boards and door hardware.

Provides general custodial support, snow and ice control when necessary and other duties as assigned by the Director of O&M or designee.

Reads, understands and complies with appropriate SDS, confined space, lock-out/tag-out, and District safety information.

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; or successful completion of a standard carpentry trade course and at least two years of paid employment as a carpenter.  Must possess a valid driver's license. Previous experience preferred in using a variety of hand and power tools common to the carpentry trades.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively to provide instruction to unskilled and semi–skilled workers.

ANALYTICAL and REASONING SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local Building Codes.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Must be able to use the computer, process work orders and time tracking, and to enter accounting information. Able to retrieve and print information from various computer programs when needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Will perform other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Operations or designee, necessary and appropriate to achievement of the program and/or District goals and objectives.