Carpenter

Charlotte County Public Schools; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Center access

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Charlotte County Public Schools in Punta Gorda, FL is seeking a skilled Carpenter to perform maintenance and repairs across school facilities. The role requires at least three years of carpentry experience, the ability to read blueprints, and a valid Florida driver's license.

Starting immediately, you will install and repair woodwork, doors, frames, trim, and finish carpentry, as well as participate in safety practices and training.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform work involving physical strength and endurance.
• Ability to work from a ladder or scaffolding.
• Ability to recognize and use tools related to the carpenter trade.
• At least three (3) years of progressive responsible experience as a carpenter.
• Ability to plan and organize details of assignments, read and understand blueprints, diagrams and manuals.
• Knowledge of the Standard Building Codes as it pertains to general construction.
• Journeyman level skill in the use of the tools, materials, and equipment of the carpenter trade.
• Holds a valid Florida driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Observes all safe work practices when using tools, equipment, and chemicals.
• Works effectively with, cooperates with, and supports other employees.
• Performs work from official work request.
• Maintains a supply of generally used materials on the school board vehicle.
• Maintains and takes proper care of school board tools and equipment.
• Keeps records as to maintenance performed from each work request.
• Recommends to supervisor materials to be used.
• Repairs wood, flooring, door frames, doors, window frames, staircases, stair treads, wall paneling, ceiling, and other structural elements.
• Pours concrete floors, walks, etc.
• Repairs furniture when needed.
• Performs finish carpentry work such as trim carpentry, cabinet construction.
• Installs and repairs door hardware.
• Ability to lay block and brick.
• Attends formal training sessions.
• Advises maintenance manager if a work order or repair should be performed by outside contractors based on scope of work, materials required, or personal experience.
• Performs other job-related functions as may be assigned.

Skills

Physical strength

Ladders/Scaffolding

Blueprints reading

Safety compliance

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade/technical program completion

Tools

Carpentry tools

Job description

Carpenter

Charlotte County Public Schools Maintenance 9044 - Punta Gorda, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Charlotte County Public Schools , and Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5975377

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PCN94481029CP

Calendar 250/Hrs 8

Paygrade 6 - $25.30/hr

Charlotte County Public Schools boasts a competitive compensation package* for employees. This package includesa robust employee benefits offering with access to plan options for supplemental and options plans. CCPS offers plan members an onsite Wellness Center. The Wellness Center provides no-cost preventative care, low-cost acute care appointments, behavioral health services, and prescription dispensing for select prescriptions at no additional cost!

Qualifications:

• Ability to perform work involving physical strength and endurance
• Ability to work from a ladder or scaffolding
• Ability to recognize and use tools related to the carpenter trade
• At least three (3) years of progressive responsible experience as a carpenter
• Ability to plan and organize details of assignments, read and understand blueprints, diagrams and manuals
• Knowledge of the Standard Building Codes as it pertains to general construction
• Journeyman level skill in the use of the tools, materials, and equipment of the carpenter trade.
• Holds a valid Florida driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a technical program related to the trade at a vocational school, college, military training program, or have completed an apprenticeship program

Performance Responsibilities

• Observes all safe work practices when using tools, equipment, and chemicals.
• Works effectively with, cooperates with, and supports other employees.
• Performs work from official work request.
• Maintains a supply of generally used materials on the school board vehicle.
• Maintains and takes proper care of school board tools and equipment.
• Keeps records as to maintenance performed from each work request.
• Recommends to supervisor materials to be used.
• Repairs wood, flooring, door frames, doors, window frames, staircases, stair treads, wall paneling, ceiling, and other structural elements.
• Pours concrete floors, walks, etc.
• Repairs furniture when needed.
• Performs finish carpentry work such as trim carpentry, cabinet construction.
• Installs and repairs door hardware.
• Ability to lay block and brick.
• Attends formal training sessions.
• Advises maintenance manager if a work order or repair should be performed by outside contractors based on scope of work, materials required, or personal experience.
• Performs other job-related functions as may be assigned.

Full job description can be found: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/job-descriptions

Compensation information can be found here: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/salary-schedule

Benefits information can be found here: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/health-benefits

*Benefits eligibility will be determined and communicated to new hires during the onboarding process.

Charlotte County Public Schools promote Equal Educational and Employment Opportunities.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening, as outlined in our drug-free workplace policy - Charlotte County Public Schools Policy 3124.

Charlotte County Public Schools CONSIDERS VETERAN’S PREFERENCES FOR ALL POSITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH Florida Statute. 295.07.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $25.30 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 1445 Education Way
• Port Charlotte, Florida 33948
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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