Carpenter

Mesquite-Isd; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 30,996 - 43,697; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite ISD is seeking a fully qualified Carpenter to maintain school buildings and related facilities. This role requires a High School Diploma or GED and a Texas Driver's License with minimal traffic violations.

Typical duties include carpentry, glazing, concrete finishing, framing, and repairs, plus operating and maintaining related tools and vehicles. Strong communication with staff and administrators is essential.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Licenses: Texas Driver's License with fewer than three moving violations in the past 3 years.
• Experience: prior carpentry, glazing, concrete finishing, framing, or repairs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance and repair of district buildings and facilities.
• Assist in preventative maintenance and repairs of facilities.
• Operate and care for assigned vehicles and tools.
• Keep trucks supplied with parts and materials in an orderly fashion.
• Complete work orders documenting work performed and materials used.
• Notify supervisor of conditions needing attention or safety concerns.
• Make emergency repairs to school property to ensure safety and security.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Carpentry

Glazing

Concrete finishing

Framing

Repairs

General carpentry

Tools knowledge

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

General carpentry tools

Job description

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Openings as of 7/26/2026

Carpenter JobID: 4221

• Position Type:
  Auxiliary - Facilities/Construction/ Facilities Management
  
  

Pay Grade:$22.50 - $31.72
Shift Type:Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Carpenter Supervisor

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS:As soon as possible

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• To maintain all building and related entities in such a manner that students have a safe and comfortable place in which to learn.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Texas Driver's License with less that three (3) moving traffic violations within the past three (3) years

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Demonstrate successful experience in carpentry, glazing, concrete finishing, framing and/or repairs.
• Possess working knowledge of general carpentry.
• Exhibit familiarity with building mechanics and skilled in the use of required tools.
• Possess ability to work with and communicate with fellow workers, teachers, and administrators.
• All forms of carpentry power equipment as well as assorted carpentry hand tools.

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience in carpentry, glazing, concrete finishing, framing and/or repairs.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Assist in the maintenance and repair of both internal and external building systems of the district.
• Assist in the preventative maintenance and repairs of district facilities.
• Assist in the operation and proper care of assigned vehicles and tools.
• Keep trucks supplied with appropriate replacement parts and materials in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Complete work orders by carefully documenting work performed and materials used.
• Provide supervisor with written notice of conditions that need the supervisor's attention, whether of a preventative, safety, or factual need.
• Make emergency repairs to school property due to vandalism or other disorders in order to provide safety and security.
• Perform other duties as requested.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

• Lifting and carrying items in excess of 100 lbs.
• Pushing a wheelbarrow full of either dirt or concrete.
• Stooping, bending, kneeling, and crawling.
• Seeing with corrected vision to read tapes, squares, etc.
• Exposure to weather extremes of hot and cold climate.
• Breathing sawdust and sawdust particles.
• Moderate to loud noise in the work environment.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

Postings current as of 7/26/2026 5:27:53 PM CST.