Carpentry Master Craftsperson

Full Job Description: Carpentry Master Craftsperson

Compensation: Hourly 12 | H-12

Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

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Position Summary: The Carpentry Master Craftsperson performs advanced carpentry work requiring expert-level skill in design, construction, fabrication, and building systems. This position independently executes complex projects, designs and constructs custom items for district events and functions, and coordinates work across multiple maintenance shops.

This role requires extensive knowledge of woodworking, building design, construction methods, and material fabrication beyond what is expected of a Carpentry Craftsperson. The Master Craftsperson serves as a technical resource within the carpentry shop and may work with outside contractors and vendors on signage installation, specialized projects, and large-scale construction. This position represents the highest level of individual contributor expertise within the Carpentry skilled trades career track and does not include direct supervisory responsibility.

Key Functions

• Advanced Carpentry Design, Construction, and Fabrication
• Complex Project Execution and Problem Solving
• Cross-Shop and Vendor Coordination
• Work Order Execution, Estimation, and Documentation
• Quality Assurance and Code Compliance
  
  

Education

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of an accredited trade school program in carpentry, cabinetmaking, or related field preferred
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in all phases of carpentry crafts including design, construction, and fabrication
• Experience working in commercial, institutional, or educational facilities preferred
• Experience coordinating across multiple trades or with outside contractors preferred
  
  

Licenses And Certifications

• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license with no restrictions that would preclude driving on the job required
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Expert-level knowledge of carpentry methods, materials, tools, construction techniques, and building design
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, schematics, and architectural drawings
• Advanced proficiency with hand and power tools, shop equipment, and fabrication machinery
• Ability to design and construct custom items including structures, fixtures, displays, and event installations
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, safety standards, and district maintenance procedures
• Ability to accurately estimate labor, materials, and project timelines for complex assignments
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
• Ability to coordinate work across multiple maintenance shops and with outside contractors and vendors
• Strong communication skills including the ability to work with school administrators, district leadership, and external partners
• Proficiency with CMMS software and basic computer applications including Microsoft Office
  
  

About Our District: At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.