Paygrade: Facilities 05

Days: 261

Primary Purpose:
Perform a variety of carpentry work and cabinet shop fabrication to provide and maintain a safe and attractive educational and work environment.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification

High School Diploma or GED, preferred
Carpentry certification, trade school training, or apprentice background, preferred
Valid Class C Texas driver’s license and proof of insurability with District insurance carrier

Special Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge and skill of carpentry in accordance with industry standards
Knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in carpentry
Ability to use hand and power tools and demonstrate proper carpentry techniques and methods
Ability to determine sound woods and assorted surfaces in products used in carpentry
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and diagrams
Ability to measure and perform mathematical calculations
Strong organizational, communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills
Basic computer skills
Ability to utilize technology resources relevant to position

Experience

Three years documented carpentry experience, required.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Maintenance and Repair

Perform carpentry work and cabinet shop fabrication as assigned.
Determine best approach to solving tasks after carefully observing and walking work site to ensure safety for site occupants and/or facility users while project is underway.
Outline projects and work with minimal oversight.
Review and inspect assigned tasks to adequately order required materials and supplies for the job.
Read and interpret blueprints, plans, and schematic drawings connected to tasks.
Determine the soundness of wood and assorted surfaces in products.
Make minimal repairs and patches to areas connected but not limited to roofs, gutters, drains, and downspouts.
Records and Reports
Record all materials and supplies used and man hours accumulated on projects until scope of work is accomplished, and keep foreman informed on total job costs.
Other
Provide ongoing guidance and on the job training for carpenter helpers.
Exhibit behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible; and serve as role model for staff and public.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Safety
Practice a high standard of safety in the performance of all duties and ensure staff abides by District policies and procedures.
Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy, practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal protective equipment as required, reporting injuries and incidences immediately to supervisor, and being proactive in the ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

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; visual acuity; frequent driving
Lifting: Lifting and carrying up to 55 pounds without assistance, more than 55 pounds with appropriate assistance, on a daily basis
Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces, and on ladders or scaffolding; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, humidity, dust, toxic chemicals and materials, asbestos-containing materials, grease, oils, loud noises, vibration, and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; occasionally work irregular or prolonged hours; frequent District wide travel
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress and exercise reasoning and problem-solving under pressure

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. The information in this document is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.