Position: Carpenter Senior IV
Facilities Department
Position Overview:
Under the supervision of the Director of Facilities ortheir designee a successful candidate will perform skilled carpentry work for the construction maintenance and repair of structures throughout the district. Work is performed in an industrial environment and involves exposure to hazardous chemicals strong odors drafts noise heat cold dust grease and dirt with extended periods of standing walking bending crouching lifting light to very heavy objects and equipment climbing and working in confined spaces. The work consists primarily of repairs installations build outs and other common general maintenance. This position requires a selfstarter energetic individual eager to learn and shift priorities based on departmental needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build repair and install counters stairs cabinets benches partitions floors doors building framework and trim. Install and repair sheetrock plywood cove base wood and metal studs masonry and concrete surfaces suspended ceilings and insulation roof and flashings caulking prefabricated window frames doors door frames weather stripping interior and exterior trim and finish hardware such as locks exit devices closers kick plates and other building components. Installs new locks repairs existing locks modifies locks to the new key system cut keys provides input on rekeying of existing buildings and key sequences for new buildings. Reviews drawings and specifications to ensure CPS keying practices are followed.
- Assembles furniture and other items purchased by CPSD. Loads delivers and unloads items to CPSD schools and other locations.
- Use carpenters and other trades hand and power tools. Maintains tools and equipment in good and safe working order. Perform preventative maintenance on building envelopes and equipment.
- Responsible for work order handling and processing. Verify field/shop measurements notify supervisors of discrepancies. Maintain a clean and safe working environment at all time. Report any unsafe working conditions or faulty equipment.
- Order material as required by the project and approved by supervisors.
- Occasional work outside the carpentry field is required such as snow removal materials transportation moves etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or the equivalent plus ten 10 years of progressively responsible experience performing carpentry work and corrective maintenance in an industrial or school setting.
- Must be able to problem solve work independently and work cooperatively as a team member.
- Ability to use email work order system follow verbal and written instructions.
- Must possess Construction Supervisors License and/or other qualifications required to apply for building permits with the City of Cambridge.
- Must have a valid Dclass drivers license.
- Ability to work effectively in a serviceoriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities.
- Ability to read blueprints sketches manuals and other instructions.
- Additional carpentry training certifications and OSHA 10 are a plus.
Salary:
In accordance with the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees AFLCIO Council 93 Local 1611 Union Salary Schedule.
How to Join Our Team:
Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.
At the Cambridge Public Schools we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race color ancestry national origin religion age gender marital/domestic partner status sexual orientation gender identity disability status and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.
Required Experience:
Senior IC