Carpenter

Oxnard School District; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxnard School District is seeking a dependable Carpenter to help maintain, repair, and improve our school facilities. This role involves skilled rough and finish carpentry, installation of cabinets and fixtures, and reading blueprints to plan projects.

Applicants must have high school diploma or equivalent and meet one of several carpentry experience paths, including apprenticeships or related certificates. Valid CA driver’s license and ability to be insured are required.

Qualifications

• Two years of journey-level carpentry experience or equivalent.
• Completion of a carpentry apprenticeship program or related certificate.
• Two years of full-time semi-skilled carpentry experience and a certificate in carpentry or a closely related field from an accredited college, trade school, or apprenticeship program; OR Four years of full-time semi-skilled maintenance experience involving carpentry.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled rough and finish carpentry, including construction, repairs, and renovations.
• Build, install, and repair cabinets, counters, shelving, doors, windows, partitions, and other structures.
• Install and repair drywall, flooring, ceilings, trim, and building fixtures.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, specifications, and work orders.
• Measure materials and estimate labor, supplies, equipment, and project timelines.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and woodworking equipment safely and effectively.
• Inspect buildings and identify needed repairs.
• Track projects, labor, and materials using the District's CMMS.
• Collaborate with maintenance staff and provide work direction when assigned.

Skills

Carpentry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Current vacancy:

1 - Carpenter position/ 8 hours per day /245 workdays per year

This eligibility list will be valid for one year and will be used to fill any future vacancies during the time this list is active.

Build More Than Structures — Help Build Better Schools!

Are you a skilled carpenter who takes pride in quality craftsmanship? Do you enjoy working with your hands, solving problems, and seeing the results of your work?

Oxnard School District is seeking a dependable, experienced Carpenter to help maintain, repair, and improve our school facilities!

In this role, you'll put your carpentry skills to work on a variety of projects that help create safe, functional, and welcoming learning environments for students and staff.

What You’ll Do

Build, Repair & Improve

• Perform skilled rough and finish carpentry, including construction, repairs, and renovations.
• Build, install, and repair cabinets, counters, shelving, doors, windows, partitions, and other structures.
• Install and repair drywall, flooring, ceilings, trim, and building fixtures.

Plan & Complete Projects

• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, specifications, and work orders.
• Measure materials and estimate labor, supplies, equipment, and project timelines.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and woodworking equipment safely and effectively.

Support District Facilities

• Inspect buildings and identify needed repairs.
• Track projects, labor, and materials using the District's computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Collaborate with maintenance staff and provide work direction when assigned.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience/Training:

Applicants must meet ONE of the following:

1. Two years of journey-level carpentry experience involving construction, repair, alteration, framing, forming, and finish carpentry; OR
2. Completion of a recognized carpentry apprenticeship program; OR
3. Two years of full-time semi-skilled carpentry experience AND a certificate in carpentry or a closely related field from an accredited college, trade school, or apprenticeship program; OR
4. Four years of full-time semi-skilled maintenance experience involving carpentry.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid California driver's license.
• Ability to be insured under the District's liability insurance coverage.

The Board of Education is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, parental status, reproductive health, decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE: The Oxnard School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in any programs or activities based on ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, national origin, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively.

The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Dr. Scott Carroll, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator/Equity Compliance Officer, 1051 South A Street, Oxnard, CA 93030, [phone], [e-mail]

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION

Requests for reasonable accommodations for the testing process must be made no less than three (3) days prior to the examination. Requests must be signed by your medical doctor, school psychologist, or learning consultant as appropriate and must be on provider letterhead and contain an actual signature.