Carpenter Helper

Conroe Independent School District; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Conroe Independent School District seeks an Assistant Carpenter to support construction, alterations, and repairs of district facilities and furniture. You will assist with doors, windows, flooring, and fixtures, and help install portable buildings and outdoor structures.

Safe operation of tools and adherence to safety procedures are essential. The role involves on-site work across district facilities, occasional emergency responses, and collaboration with the carpentry team to maintain

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Texas driving license required.
• Knowledge of carpentry tools and materials helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist in fabrication, repair, and replacement of doors, windows, flooring, and fixtures.
• Assist with construction and repair of outdoor equipment (fences, gates, bleachers).
• Assist with portable building installation and moving, including steps and underpinning.
• Respond to emergency calls as needed and be on-call as assigned.
• Maintain safe work area and report unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Operate tools and equipment per safety procedures and ensure equipment is in safe condition.

Skills

Carpentry knowledge

Tool operation

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Following instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas driving license

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

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Assist carpenter in construction, alteration, repair, and installation of fixtures, building, and structures throughout the district. Maintain district structures and furniture in attractive and safe conditions.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the fabrication, repair, and replace doors, windows, flooring, ceiling materials, glass, building hardware, screens, etc.
• Assist carpenter in the construction and repair outdoor equipment including fences, gates, bleachers, etc.
• Assist with the installation and moving of portable buildings, including constructing steps, installing underpinning, etc.
• Respond to emergency calls as needed.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
• Help keep shop, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition.
• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Respond to emergency calls as needed and be on-call/stand-by as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas driving license

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Some knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in carpentry
• Ability to use hand and power tools
• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
• Ability to read blueprints and diagrams
• Ability to measure and perform mathematical computations

CONTACT INFORMATION:

EQUIPMENT USED: Under the supervision of the carpenter: power saw, planer, drill press, sander band saw, table saw, radial arm saw, nail gun, air compressor, other power equipment, measuring devices, and light truck or van.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Continual walking, standing, climbing, heavy lifting, and carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Ability to operate hand and power tools and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Work outside and inside; on slippery or uneven walking surfaces, ladders, and scaffolding; and around machinery with moving parts. Exposure to hot and cold temperatures, excessive noises, fumes, gas lines, and toxic chemicals. Frequent district wide travel.

SALARY:

PAY GRADE: AUX - 3 - Minimum hourly rate - $16.00