Carpenter Helper

Job Description:

Assist Carpenters with skilled work in construction, alteration, repair, and installation of fixtures, buildings, and structures throughout the district.

Job Duties:

1. Assist with construction of cabinets, shelves, and partitions from initial layout to assembly using oral instructions, plans, specifications, blueprints, and work orders.

2. Assist with repairs, and replacing doors, windows, flooring, ceiling materials, glass, building hardware, screens, plastic laminate, etc.

3. Assist with construction and repair of outdoor equipment including playground equipment, fences, gates, bleachers, etc.

4. Assist with replacing, repairing, and finishing furniture, cabinets, fixtures, woodwork, etc.

Safety

5. Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.

6. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.

7. Ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.

8. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.

9. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas driver’s license

Special Knowledge/Skills:

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 read blueprints and diagrams

Ability to measure and perform mathematical computations

Ability to work independently

Salary: Commensurate with TCISD hiring salary guide

Days Employed: 260

Experience: 2 years’ experience in the carpentry field

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used : Electrical measuring and testing equipment; hand tools; power tools; light truck or van

Posture : Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting;work in tiring and uncomfortable positions

Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving

Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis

Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials, noise, vibration, and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work in tight or enclosed spaces; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel

Mental Demands : Maintain emotional control under stress