Job Title: General Carpenter
Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Reports to: Director of Maintenance
Pay Grade: 8
Dept. /School: Facilities
Days: 247
Primary Purpose:
Under general supervision perform skilled work in construction alteration repair and installation of fixtures buildings and structures throughout the district. Maintain district structures and furniture in attractive and safe condition.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Valid Texas drivers license
Special Knowledge Skills:
- Knowledge of equipment materials methods practices and tools used in carpentry
- Ability to use hand and power tools
- Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
- Ability to read blueprints and diagrams
- Ability to measure and perform mathematical calculations
- Ability to work independently
Experience:
- Experience as skilled carpenter
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Detect and complete needed repairs on buildings grounds and equipment by following established inspection and maintenance procedures.
- Plan and complete construction of cabinets shelves and partitions from initial layout to assembly following oral instructions plans specifications blueprints and work orders.
- Select material and hardware and calculate time and materials estimates.
- Assist with the installation and moving of portable buildings including constructing steps and installing underpinning.
- Receive and complete work orders. Respond to emergency calls as needed.
- Maintain accurate records on material and labor used
- Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean and excess materials are removed as needed.
- Maintain inventory of district-owned tools equipment and materials.
- Work with building principals and supervisors to schedule and complete projects.
Safety
- Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
- Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
- Follow established procedures for locking checking and safeguarding facilities.
- Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard carpentry equipment including small hand tools power tools and measuring instruments; light truck or van
Posture: Frequent standing kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding grasping/squeezing wrist flexion/extension and overhead reaching; frequent driving
Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis
Environment: Work outside and inside on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures dust toxic chemicals and materials noise vibration and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I have read understand and attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities.
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