Carpenter Foreman

Des Moines Public School District

Job Location:

Des Moines, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

TITLE:Carpenter Foreman

POSTION TYPE:CRFT

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS
Required:

High School Diploma HiSet or GED
Journeyman certification or four years of experience in carpentry trades
Valid drivers license with a clean driving record for the previous five years
Effective verbal and written communication skills with strong command of the English Language
Demonstrates leadership; communications and organizational ability
Ability to work independently without supervision
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
Ability to use various hand and power tools used in actual jobs with carpenters
Be on call 24 hours for emergency situations
Ability to read blue prints and calculate materials
Competency working in a culturally diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills.

Desired:

Basic computer skills with Microsoft tools and district purchased software.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Carry out the policies and procedures set forth for building by facility

management. Skilled in all technical aspects of job and able to perform tasks as well as supervise others. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the facilities department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provide prompt courteous and excellent service.
Keep accurate record of labor and material for each job.
Collect time cards from brick mason carpenters and furniture factory helpers.
Estimate labor and material for jobs as needed.
Inspect and report on carpentry jobs in progress.
Supervise carpentry operations including hands-on assistance as needed to expedite workflow.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
Maintain confidentiality.
Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public students and other employees.
Assist with other duties as may be assigned.

DEPARTMENT:Facility Services

REPORTS TO: Facility Services Specialist

EVALUATES:N/A
BARGAINING GROUP:N/A

FLSA STATUS: Non-Expemt

FT/PT:F/T

DAYS:260 HOURS: 8

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Constant: Standing lifting 0-50lbs other manual dexterity tasks.

Frequent: Bending/stooping reaching/pushing/pulling lifting 50-100lbs

Occasional: Sitting lifting 100lbs carrying 20ft telephone and computer work.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Frequently inside outside and extremes of temperature/humidity

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform anyother job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Employee Benefits Information

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting a drug and alcohol test a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Approved By:BC

Date:1/2026

TITLE:Carpenter ForemanPOSTION TYPE:CRFTHIRING SPECIFICATIONS Required:High School Diploma HiSet or GEDJourneyman certification or four years of experience in carpentry tradesValid drivers license with a clean driving record for the previous five yearsEffective verbal and written communication skill...