Carpenter

NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title: Carpenter (0383)

Reports to: Executive Director of Facilities

Dept. /Campus: Facilities, Planning & Construction

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: M20

Duty Days: 261

Date Revised: 02/2025

Primary Purpose:

Under general supervision, perform skilled work in construction, alteration, repair, and installation of fixtures, buildings, and structures throughout the district. To help maintain the physical school plant in a safe and attractive condition for operating excellence so that full educational use of it may be made at all times.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma preferred
• Valid Texas driver's license (Meet eligibility requirements to drive a district vehicle)
• Ability to read blueprints and diagrams
• Knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in carpentry
• Ability to use hand and power tools
• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
• Ability to measure and performance mathematical computations
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to estimate materials
• Minimum of five years of successful experience in repair, remodeling and new construction

Major Responsibilities & Duties:

Maintenance and Repair:

• Perform the carpentry duties necessary to construct and maintain in good repair building woodwork and equipment.
• Plan and complete construction of cabinets, shelves, and partitions from initial layout to assembly using oral instructions, plans, specifications, blueprints, and work orders.
• Select material and hardware and make time and materials estimates.
• Fabricate, repair, and replace doors, windows, flooring, ceiling materials, glass, building hardware, screens, plastic laminate, etc.
• Construct and repair outdoor equipment including playground equipment, fences, gates, bleachers, etc.
• Detect needed repairs on buildings, grounds, and equipment by following established inspection procedures.
• Repair windows, furniture, door locks, closers, and hardware as necessary. Construct or remodel walls, partitions, and portable buildings as necessary.
• Replace, repair, and finish furniture, cabinets, fixtures, woodwork, etc.
• Assist with the installation and moving of portable buildings, including constructing steps, installing underpinning, etc.
• Receive and complete work orders.
• Maintain accurate records on material and labor used.
• Maintain inventory of district-owned tools, equipment, and materials.
• Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean and remove scraps and lumber as needed.
• Work with building principals and supervisors to complete projects.
• Respond to emergency calls as needed.

Safety:

• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
• Demonstrate acceptable work habits including teamwork, initiative and dependability.
• Report to work on time each day
• Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as needed basis.

Supervisory Duties:

N/A

Equipment Used:

Power saws (table, radial arm, circular, jig, band)

Sanders

Power drills

Nail gun

Air compressor

Light truck or van

Planers

Shaper

Air Nailers

Routers

Shears

Arc welders

Ladders

Scaffolds

Man lifts (electric, hydraulic, gas)

Forklifts

Assorted hand tools

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

Ability to read

Ability to communicate

Ability to maintain emotional control under stress

Ability to understand oral and written instructions

Physical Demands:

Continuous heavy lifting

Continuous carrying

Continuous reaching above shoulder level

Frequent driving of vehicles

Continuous working with stairs

Continuous climbing of ramps

Continuous climbing ladders

Frequent climbing of scaffolds

Continuous walking

Continuous standing

Limited sitting

Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds

Sensory Requirements:

Significant hearing

Near vision

Far vision

Peripheral vision

Color discrimination

Depth perception

Environment:

Subject to temperature extremes

Subject to fumes, dust, solvents, toxic chemicals/materials

Must work:

• with machinery with moving parts
• around moving vehicles
• Climbing on and off ladders
• Ability to maintain balance and coordination on slippery, uneven walking surfaces at heights up to 120 ft.

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, alternative methods of performing your duties, or skills that may be required.