District Carpenter

Position Type:
Custodial/Maintenance/ Carpenter

Date Posted:
8/14/2025

Location:
Educational Service Center

Closing Date:
until filled

&nbsp&nbsp Job summary : To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning by performing tasks and duties associated with the maintenance and care of district facilities, equipment, and grounds.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Install, repair locks and building hardware; install, repair and construct equipment associated with a carpentry function.

Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:

• Selecting, installing and servicing all the components of an electrical or mechanical lock.
• Completing work orders as assigned.
• Coordinating and executing small construction projects.
• General Carpentry related tasks.
• Recommending to the Coordinator and/or Assistant Coordinator as to the repair and/or replacement of doors and door hardware equipment.
• Performing masonry patch work as necessary.
• Performing repairs and/or replacement of door and locking hardware throughout all district facilities.
• Installing interior/exterior doors and door frames.
• Determining key access levels for district facilities.
• Overseeing the district wide key security program.
• Working with vendors for the best pricing.
• Assisting with inspections of new installations and/or modifications performed by others.
• Developing materials lists and determining costs; estimating time and materials necessary to complete a job.

Skilled in:

• Troubleshooting, including the ability to determine causes of operating errors or problems and recommending solutions.
• Solving complex problems, including the ability to identify problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and recommend solutions.
• Installing equipment, machines, and related fixtures/wiring/programs to meet specifications.
• Determining the kind of tools, equipment and labor needed to complete a job.
• Working cooperatively with other trades and laborers on repair/replacement projects.
• Arranging items or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
• Solving problems, including but not limited to the ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers and solutions that make sense.
• Comprehending written information and directions in work related documents.
• Communicating effectively in verbal and written formats.
• Performing assigned functions with minimal direction in accordance with established set departmental operations.

Required Licenses, Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Licenses: Vocational training in general carpentry desirable. Carpentry trade school, Accredited locksmith training.

Required Work Experience: Two years work experience with commercial carpentry, master keying systems, repair and installation of building locksets, doors, door frames and hardware.

Job Type: Full-time, year round,

Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Monday to Friday. Hours may very on based on operational need.

Bargaining Unit: Custodial; the contract may be found here:

Salary Range : Classification 6 as per contract $24.43 to 34.66 DOE.

Osseo Area Schools offers:

• Meaningful and impactful work

• Opportunities to grow professionally

• A variety of benefits and more

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the Districts Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.

Veterans Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at ... or call ....

Background Check Process Upon Conditional Offer:

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.