Carpenter

Colleton County School District; Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Colleton County School District is seeking a skilled Carpenter for the Office of Buildings and Grounds in Walterboro, SC. The role involves repair, construction, and maintenance of district buildings and offices, with responsibilities including time/material estimates and reporting.

The successful candidate will hold a high school diploma, have 3 years of carpentry experience, and possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of carpentry experience in laying out, constructing, repairing, and maintaining buildings and office furnishings.
• Valid driver's license with no serious violations.
• Demonstrates integrity, good moral character, and initiative.
• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Repair, construct, and maintain furniture, doors, windows, fixtures, and built-in structures.
• Build and repair buildings and interior components as needed.
• Make time and materials estimates and prepare reports of work performed.
• Maintain records and use computers to fulfill duties.
• Attend in-service trainings and meetings as required.
• Exhibit professional behavior with students, staff, and community.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Colleton County School District Office of Buildings and Grounds - Walterboro, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Carpenter

Colleton County School District Office of Buildings and Grounds - Walterboro, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5930863

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 3:23 PM (UTC)

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION CARPENTER

JOB PURPOSE

Under supervision, the carpenter does general carpentry work involved in the layout, construction, repair and maintenance of buildings and offices, and institution equipment and furnishing and does other related duties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Repair broken and malfunctioning furniture, doors, screens, locks, glass panes, and other types of equipment, and makes and installs window frames and sashes, screens, trim, doors, flooring, stairs, railing porches, cabinets, and simple furniture.
• Construct and repair buildings and structures.
• Replace damaged ceiling panels, wall coverings, or flooring.
• Build bookcases, cabinets, tables, stands, screens, partitions, and other types of equipment.
• Make emergency carpentry repairs.
• Make time and materials estimates.
• Make reports of personnel, time supplies, and work completed.
• Maintain records.
• Use computers and/or electronic equipment to fulfill job functions.
• Participate in appropriate in-service and workshop programs and attend any required meetings.
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school.
• Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by the Director of Buildings & Grounds.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have three years of experience in carpentry work involving the layout, construction, repair, and maintenance of buildings and office equipment and furnishings.
• Hold and maintain a valid driver's license with no serious violations.
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

• Frequently lift up to fifty (50) pounds alone and one hundred (100) pounds with assistance.
• Occasionally work from ladders or scaffolding at heights over ten (10) feet.
• Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
• Speak and hear.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls.

WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS

• Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Have regular and punctual attendance.
• Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The Colleton County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Wilsey Hamilton
• 500 Forest Circle
• Watterboro, South Carolina 29486
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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