CARPENTER I

Craven County School District; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven County Schools Facilities Support Services in New Bern, North Carolina is seeking a Carpenter I to perform basic carpentry tasks under supervision. The position runs for 12 months and is full-time, with pay grade 57 and non-exempt status.

Reporting to the Director of Facility Support Services and the Carpenter Supervisor, the ideal candidate will have aptitude for carpentry and the ability to measure, cut, join, and install simple wooden structures. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Education and experience in carpentry or related activities.
• Ability to follow written instructions.
• Ability to follow oral instructions with minimal repetition.
• Some aptitude for carpentry work demonstrated in prior work, school experience or personal activities.

Responsibilities

• Gathers materials to be used.
• Measures and marks materials for cutting.
• Cuts and drills wood and other materials using hand and power tools.
• Joins materials with nails, screws or glue.
• Checks accuracy of work with levels, rulers and measuring tapes.
• Fits and nails sheathing on outer walls and roofs in preparation for boards.

Skills

Carpentry basics

Tool use

Reading instructions

Oral instructions

Education

Carpentry exposure

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring tools

Job description

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CARPENTER I

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Job Details

Job ID: 4021667
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Sep 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CRAVEN COUNTY SCHOOLS

Carpenter I

Job Description

Position: Carpenter I

Reports to: Director of Facility Support Services and Carpenter Supervisor
Terms of Employment: 12 months
Pay Grade: 57
FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Nature of Work

An employee in this class performs simple tasks in the field of carpentry. The appearance and finish of work produced at this level is not critical. Examples of such work are building and repairing frameworks, scaffolds, supports, and simple wooden articles. The employee is given specific instructions for work to be done. A higher level employee is available to assist in solving any problems that may arise. Since work is closely checked while in progress, errors of any serious consequence are unlikely to occur. Direct supervision is given to employees at this level.

Education and Experience

Some aptitude for carpentry work demonstrated in prior work, school experience or personal activities.

Certification and Licensure Requirements (if applicable):

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

• Gathers materials to be used.
• Measures and marks materials for cutting.
• Cuts and drills wood and other materials using hand and power Joins materials with nails, screws or glue.
• Checks accuracy of work with levels, rulers and measuring tapes.
• Fits and nails sheathing on outer walls and roofs in preparation for boards.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Some knowledge of methods of carpentry work.
• Some skill in using tools to cut and join wooden materials.
• Ability to follow simple written instructions.
• Ability to follow oral instructions with little need for repitition

Physical Requirements

Employee must have verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner. Must possess clarity of vision at varying distances to perform various work assignments. Standing and walking for extended periods of time are done on a continual basis and dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of specialized tools and equipment is a must. There will be a large degree of reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally with occasional bending, kneeling, or crouching. Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling object(s) weighing up to 75 pounds is also a physical requirement of this position. Job performance may include climbing ladders and working from heights as necessary.

Special Requirements

• Valid driver’s license

Disclaimer

**By submitting your application you are indicating that you have read the above position description of the job for which you are being recommended. In addition, you are indicating that you are aware of the essential duties of the position and that you can perform the essential functions of the job. You agree to perform each of the duties identified on this job description and understand that failure to perform any of the duties may lead to reprimand up to and including dismissal by the Craven County Schools Board of Education.

*In compliance with Federal Law, Craven County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jerome Williams
• FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES
• Email: [e-mail]

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