Carpenter Apprentice: School Maintenance & Carpentry

Cumberland County Schools; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland County Schools in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a Carpenter Apprentice to support skilled carpenters on various school projects. You will assist with rough and finish carpentry, cabinetry, masonry, and related tasks, under supervision, learning tools and safety practices while contributing to repairs and new construction across facilities.

Starting immediately, the full-time role requires a high school diploma and preferred carpentry experience; successful candidates must pass a

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or equivalent.
• Experience in carpentry trade or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works under the guidance of a skilled carpenter to assist with all general carpentry work, to include rough and finish carpentry, cabinetry, masonry, cement work, portable classroom installation, glazing floor repair, sheetrock work and bleacher, locker, ceiling tile, door, lock, hardware, venetian blind installation and repair, bathroom partition installation and repair, etc.
• Under the guidance of a carpenter, works in a woodworking shop or with a small group of carpenters in the repair, alteration and construction of a myriad of school building and grounds projects.
• Keeps the carpenter supplied with tools and materials.
• Cleans the work area, machines and equipment.
• Possesses knowledge of various types and characteristics of carpentry materials.
• Possesses working knowledge of the techniques, methods, tools and safety precautions of the carpentry trade.
• Develops increasing skills in the roofing trade through observation and experience.
• Receives training and experience with equipment used by carpenters such as nail guns, air compressors, jack hammers, mechanical saws, welding machine, torch cutter, tile scraper, bobcat, and bucket-truck.
• Attends and successfully completes all training activities as required to improve ability and knowledge in performance of work duties.
• Serves as team player and role model for other employees in the organization; demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement; supports and exhibits organizational core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, being customer driven, and valuing fairness.
• Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cumberland County Schools in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a Carpenter Apprentice to support skilled carpenters on various school projects. You will assist with rough and finish carpentry, cabinetry, masonry, and related tasks, under supervision, learning tools and safety practices while contributing to repairs and new construction across facilities.

Starting immediately, the full-time role requires a high school diploma and preferred carpentry experience; successful candidates must pass a