Lead Locksmith/Carpenter

Job Summary:  To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning by performing tasks and duties associated with the maintenance and care of district facilities, equipment, and grounds.

Primary Function: Install, repair locks and building hardware; install, repair and construct equipment associated with a carpentry function.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

• Selecting, installing and servicing all the components of an electrical or mechanical lock.
• Completing work orders as assigned.
• Coordinating and executing small construction projects.
• General Carpentry related tasks.
• Recommending to the Coordinator and/or Assistant Coordinator as to the repair and/or replacement of doors and door hardware equipment.
• Performing masonry patch work as necessary.
• Performing repairs and/or replacement of door and locking hardware throughout all district facilities.
• Installing interior/exterior doors and door frames.
• Determining key access levels for district facilities.
• Overseeing the district wide key security program.
• Working with vendors for the best pricing.
• Assisting with inspections of new installations and/or modifications performed by others.
• Developing materials lists and determining costs; estimating time and materials necessary to complete a job.

Skilled in:

• Troubleshooting, including the ability to determine causes of operating errors or problems and recommending solutions.
• Solving complex problems, including the ability to identify problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and recommend solutions.
• Installing equipment, machines, and related fixtures/wiring/programs to meet specifications.
• Determining the kind of tools, equipment and labor needed to complete a job.
• Working cooperatively with other trades and laborers on repair/replacement projects.
• Arranging items or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
• Solving problems, including but not limited to the ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers and solutions that make sense.
• Comprehending written information and directions in work related documents.
• Communicating effectively in verbal and written formats.
• Performing assigned functions with minimal direction in accordance with established set departmental operations.

Minimum qualifications include:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years work experience with commercial carpentry, master keying systems, repair and installation of building locksets, doors, door frames and hardware.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Vocational training in general carpentry desirable.
• Carpentry trade school, Accredited locksmith training.

Bargaining unit: Custodians

Salary: Classification 8; View salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above, accessible via our Employee Contracts page

FTE: 8 hours/day, Year-Round

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy. 

Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application. 

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at HR@district279.org or call 763-391-7007.

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required.  Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.