Carpenter Apprentice

Killeen ISD; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Killeen ISD is seeking a Carpenter Apprentice to assist journeyman carpenters with constructing, erecting, installing, and repairing structures and fixtures of wood and related materials. This on-site role supports daily shop and field activities and emphasizes safety and accuracy in measurements.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED; experience in carpentry is preferred, with the ability to read simple instructions and perform basic math for material calculations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; carpentry experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to perform basic math for measurements and quantities.

Responsibilities

• Gathers tools and supplies to be used at work site.
• Maintains tools and equipment and keeps supplies and parts in order.
• Cleans work area, machines, tools, and equipment. Performs other routine duties.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Lead Carpenter, Carpenters, or Plant Services Supervisor.

Skills

Driver's license

Reading & writing basics

Basic math for measurements

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title

Carpenter Apprentice

Summary

Assists carpenter in constructing, erecting, installing, and repairing structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard.

Reports To

Carpenter

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Gathers tools and supplies to be used at work site.
• Maintains tools and equipment and keeps supplies and parts in order.
• Cleans work area, machines, tools, and equipment. Performs other routine duties.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Lead Carpenter, Carpenters, or Plant Services Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Experience in carpentry service preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to learn carpentry technical information. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Possess current driver's license.

Physical Demands

Employee is frequently required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Requires close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.

Revised Date

November 2, 2015