Carpenter

Young World Physical Education; Onancock (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Accomack County Public Schools is seeking a skilled Carpenter to perform a wide range of carpentry tasks in ACPS facilities. The position focuses on repairing and improving buildings and equipment, with duties including door hardware, roofing, windows, finishes, concrete work, and furniture repairs.

The role requires reading plans and estimating materials, operating woodworking machinery, and maintaining safety and records. A Virginia driver's license and basic schooling are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of common carpentry practices, tools, and terminology.
• Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations related to carpentry work.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and replace door hardware and restroom accessories.
• Repair roofs (shingle, standing seam, EPDM, modified bitumen) and related metal components.
• Repair exterior windows and interior finishes (tile, flooring, drywall).
• Construct concrete forms and finish concrete for sidewalks, curbs, grade beams, and footers.
• Operate woodworking equipment and read architectural/engineering drawings.
• Maintain records of work performed and materials used.

Skills

Carpentry knowledge

Interpret drawings/read plans

Estimate time/materials

Operate woodworking machinery

Communication (verbal/written)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Table saw

Band saw

Planer

Radial arm saw

Drill press

Job description

Carpenter

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Job Details

Job ID: 5888761

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 4: 00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title:

Carpenter

Contract Length: 260 days

FLSA Status: Non-Eempt

Job Summary

Position is responsible for performing a wide variety of skilled carpentry tasks to repair and/or improve ACPS Facilities and equipment.

Essential Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfy each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform the duties herein described.

• Troubleshot, repaired, and replaced commercial and industrial door hardware and restroom accessories.
• Makes repairs to various types of roofs, including shingle, standing seam, EPDM, and modified bitumen, and associated metal components.
• Makes repairs and adjustments to all types of exterior windows.
• Makes repairs to various interior finishes, including VCT and ceramic tile, hardwood flooring, vinyl base, drywall systems, masonry, concrete, and acoustic tile systems.
• Constructs concrete forms, places, and finishes ready-mixed concrete for a variety of structures, including sidewalks, curbs, grade beams, strips, and spread footers.
• Operates various woodworking equipment, including table saws, band saws, planers, radial arm saws, and drill presses.
• Reads and interprets architectural and engineering drawings and sketches to determine existing conditions and configurations.
• Repairs existing office furniture and equipment.
• Assembles, inspects, and maintains playground equipment and chain link fencing.
• Maintains daily records of work performed and materials used.
• Accurately estimates and orders required project materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Possession of a valid Virginia Driver’s License with a good driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the common practices, tools, and terminology of the carpentry trade.
• Ability to work from plans and specifications and to follow rough sketches.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to estimate time and materials needed.
• Ability to operate common woodworking machinery.
• Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations associated with carpentry work.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to manipulate power tools and instruments; see and read equipment indications and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels, outdoors, and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person, outdoors, and on the telephone; physical agility to lift to 50 pounds; and to bend, stoop, kneel, sit on the floor, climb stairs and ladders, crawl, walk, and reach overhead. Must have the ability to work from elevated equipment, including ladders and scaffolding, and in confined spaces.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Duties are normally performed in a school or outdoor environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Clearance

Criminal Justice Background check, Fingerprinting, TB Assessment

Supervision Exercised

None

Supervision Received

Director of Facilities and Operations

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator. Accomack County Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.

The Accomack County School System is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, sex, disability, race, color, religion, national origin, or military service in its employment practices.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $45,016 to $68,439 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• HR Office
• 23296 Courthouse Ave.
• P.O. Box 330
• Accomac, Virginia 23301
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]