POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Carpentry
Master Foreman, the Carpenter will perform skilled carpentry work of a
journeyman level in rough and finished buildings. An employee in this class performs skilled
work involving responsibility for efficient and workmanlike performance. The work is usually performed under the
supervision of a Carpenter Foremen. The
Carpenter position can be assisted by Trades Helpers and Apprentices.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Makes and repairs cabinets,
desks, tables and other office furniture;
Makes and repairs partitions,
complete covering with dry wall and paneling;
Applies spackling to seams and
nail heads;
Installs ceilings;
Makes and repairs screens;
Builds forms for pouring concrete;
Operates woodworking
machinery;
Constructs small buildings and
additions;
Oversees the work of
Apprentices and Trades Helpers;
Enters materials, labor hours,
status and details of work done into online work order management system;
Contributes to the evaluation
process of employees; including progressive discipline; and
Performs related duties as
assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Good knowledge of the common
practices, tools, terminology and safety precautions of the trade;
Ability to estimate time and
materials as needed;
Ability to operate common woodworking
machinery;
Ability to lay out work for self and
others;
Ability to rig and work from
scaffolds;
Knowledge of technology (computer
and/or mobile device) to enter materials, labor hours, status and details of
the work done into the online work order management system;
Possession of an appropriate and
valid Maryland Motor Vehicle Operator’s License with driving record indicating
five (5) or fewer current points of which no more than three (3) shall have
been accumulated as a result of traffic violations while operating a Board of
Education vehicle; and
Deemed as essential personnel, and
may be required to work day, night or weekend hours to meet the operational
needs of the department.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma, GED, or completion
of trade school program required; with some experience as a carpenter;
supplemented by completion of training and experience that provides the
required knowledge, skill and abilities.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None Required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing duties of this job, the employee must have the strength and dexterity to perform all required tasks including the ability to climb a 40' vertical ladder, work from scaffolding and a bucket truck, the ability to lift and carry a minimum of 80 lbs., work in cramped interior spaces, and the ability to do extensive walking, bending, stooping, crawling and kneeling in the course of completing daily work assignments. The employee is required to maintain sustained physical effort and some exposure to dust, dirt, chemical solutions, solvents, odors, and adverse weather conditions.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.