JOB TITLE: CARPENTER I

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled carpentry tasks in an effort to ensure the safe and efficient operation of fixtures, apparatus, and other elements in the trade area and to properly maintain and repair school facilities. Examples of work include building and repairing frameworks, supports, and simple wooden articles. Work also includes repairing roofs and ceilings, doors, walls, cabinets, furniture, and floor tiles. Work involves performing potentially hazardous tasks such as erecting scaffolds and ladders. The employee is given specific instructions for work to be done and a higher level employee is generally available to assist in solving any problems that may arise. Reports to the Carpentry Lead Tech/General Construction Supervisor. Follows general leadership of Carpenter II on work related job duties.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Gathers materials to be used.

Erects, moves, and works from scaffolding and ladders; attends to the need for safety precautions.

Performs semi-skilled roof, ceiling, and door and door hardware repair functions.

Assists in the repair of drywall and moving or altering of not-load bearing walls.

Assists in making and repairing cabinets.

Replaces floor tile.

Measures and marks materials for cutting.

Cuts and drills wood and other materials using hand and power tools.

Joins materials with nails, screws or glue.

Checks accuracy of work with levels, rulers and measuring tapes.

Cleans and maintains equipment, tools and supplies.

Cuts and installs glass as needed.

Conducts fire extinguisher inspections and replacements.

Performs locker repairs.

Request, maintain and is responsible for the inventory and accountability of material, tools, repair parts and equipment assigned and that is issued for use.

Inventory all tools and equipment quarterly and submit results via the appropriate supervisor(s) to the Director for consideration.

Responsible for having a general working knowledge of the departments work order system and the document flow associated with that system.

Must have general knowledge of all department operating procedures to include but not limited to the work order procedures, credit card procedures, International Standard Organization (ISO) procedures, and other departmental procedures developed and implemented.

Responsible for the ensuring assigned automotive equipment is operated and maintained as outlined in applicable district’s procedures.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Graduation from high school, and 1 to 2 years of experience in building maintenance; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the state of North Carolina.

Must maintain a safe driving record.

Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including table saws, radial arm saws, and drill presses, hammers, saws, planers, ladders, tape measures, levels, etc.

Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle (i.e., tractors, bobcats).

Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

General knowledge of the standard methods, materials and equipment employed in carpentry work.

Some knowledge of the occupational hazards of building trades work and the associated safety precautions.

Some knowledge of all building trade skills.

Skill in the use and care of a variety of hand and power tools necessary to perform carpentry work. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time as required by work assignments.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

DISCLAIMER The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.