Lead Carpenter

Lead CarpenterGENERAL PURPOSEUnder general supervision schedules assigns leads and participates in the work of journey-level personnel engaged in performing construction repair and alteration of District buildings structures and facilities; and performs related duties as CHARACTERISTICSLead Carpenter is an advanced journey-level working lead class providing technical assistance training and lead worker duties for a staff of journey-level DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to this class. There will typically be an assigned schedule for these duties.1. Provides lead work direction and guidance to staff; plans and assigns work to staff; provides training and technical assistance; inspects and evaluates work performed; identifies problem areas and directs remedial action to be taken; provides input to the evaluation of assigned staff; ensures that activities are carried out in a safe manner and that established policies procedures and safety measures are followed.2. Orders and maintains an inventory of carpentry tools and materials for the Districts carpentry shop.3. Repairs finishes constructs and alters various wooden articles and structures such as counters doors window frames fences bookcases tables chairs boxes coat racks bulletin boards signs stairs baseboards door jambs thresholds door closers panic hardware cabinets shelving and bathroom fixtures and partitions; removes and replaces old flooring; replaces window glass; installs plaster drywall and siding.4. Performs rough carpentry for new and repair work; checks for and repairs damage to walls floors roofs drywall and other structures; cuts sizes and glues Formica in place; replaces fascias sidings and ramp decking.5. Performs mill and cabinetwork such as constructing and installing cabinets bookshelves bulletin boards and boxes; performs earthquake anchoring on cabinets shelves and other furniture.6. Repairs ceiling damage; installs suspended ceilings.7. Operates saws lathes planers shapers jointers sanders hand saws and other tools and equipment; maintains and services tools and equipment.8. Works from sketches plans diagrams drawings photographs blueprints and specifications.9. Builds or erects moves and works on scaffolding and ladders as necessary.10. Prepares cost estimates and orders materials as needed for completion of DUTIES1. Assists other trades personnel as assigned.2. Schedules and coordinates activities with other personnel and school site administrators.3. Requisitions necessary tools equipment and supplies.4. Ensures the timely and accurate completion of preventive maintenance activities.5. Maintains records related to work performed.6. Operates light- and medium-duty equipment.7. Makes oral and written reports on work performed.8. Operates a vehicle to travel to various District sites and ensures proper maintenance of District of:1. Journey-level knowledge of the practices methods techniques tools and material used in the carpentry trade.2. Working knowledge of the practices methods techniques tools and material used in the construction alteration maintenance and repair of buildings structures and related facilities including carpentry plastering masonry and painting.3. Shop practices and safety precautions.4. Applicable building codes and regulations.5. Appropriate safety practices and procedures.6. Methods and practices of effective employee to:1. Receive work orders assign and provide work direction to assigned personnel.2. Maintain records of work orders including timing and materials.3. Perform skilled carpentry work in the alteration repair and construction of wooden articles and structures.4. Utilize carpentry tools and machines.5. Provide work direction to others as assigned.6. Work from blueprints rough drawings and sketches.7. Work independently with little direction.8. Maintain routine records.9. Read and write English at a level required for successful job performance.10. Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.11. Understand and follow oral and written directions.12. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with District management staff and others encountered in the course of Training and Experience:Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; and three years of journey-level experience in the carpentry ; Certificates; Special Requirements:A valid California Class C drivers license a good driving record and the ability to maintain insurability under the Districts vehicle insurance acceptance of the Districts offer of employment new hires may be required to complete a baseline physical examination prior to the first day of AND MENTAL DEMANDSThe physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands-While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle feel or operate objects tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear; walk or sit; climb and work up to heights of 100 feet; stoop kneel crouch or employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally over 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Mental Demands-While performing the duties of this class the incumbent is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use shop mathematics; observe and interpret situations; deal with changing intensive deadlines; and interact with officials and the ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential employee frequently works in extreme outside weather conditions near moving mechanical parts and on slippery and uneven surfaces. The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.