Carpenter I

Wayne County Public Schools; Winbon Acres (NC); On-site; USD 34,790 - 48,686; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County Public Schools seeks a Carpenter I to perform basic carpentry tasks under direct supervision. Responsibilities include gathering materials, cutting, drilling, joining, and ensuring proper measurements with standard tools.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, and operate power tools. Valid driver's license and clean record are required. Reports to Carpentry Crew Leader.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in carpentry or related field preferred.
• Aptitude for carpentry demonstrated in prior work or education.

Responsibilities

• Gather materials to be used.
• Cut and drill wood and other materials using hand and power tools.
• Join materials with nails, screws, or glue.
• Check accuracy of work with levels, rulers, and measuring tapes.

Skills

Basic carpentry

Follow instructions

Heavy manual labor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Job description

TITLE

Carpenter I

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or General Educational Development (FED) diploma. Experience in the construction or remodeling of wooden structures, or in furniture repair, or construction, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Some aptitude for carpentry work demonstrated in prior work, school experience, or personal experience activities.

REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to bend, push, pull, and lift at least 50 lbs.

Must be able to climb ladders.

Must have a current, valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Must be able to operate power tools.

REPORTS TO

Carpentry Crew Leader

JOB GOAL

An employee in this class performs simple tasks in the field of carpentry. The appearance and finish of work produced at this level are not critical. Examples of such work are building and repairing frameworks, scaffolds, supports, and simple wooden articles. The employee is given specific instructions for the 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.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

• 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 the 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

• Basic knowledge of the techniques and methods involved in performing carpentry work.
• Basic skills in the performance of duties relating to the carpentry trade.
• Ability to use and operate the various tools, machines, and instruments used in the fabrication and repair of a variety of wooden articles and equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Physical strength sufficient to work at heavy manual labor for considerable periods of time.

Terms of Employment

12-month work year/At Will Employee/FLSA Non-Exempt

Starting Salary and/or Grade

Grade 60: $34,790.76 - $48,686.88

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board and local policy on the evaluation of personnel.