Carpenter & Locksmith Specialist for School Facilities

Fair Lawn Public Schools; Fair Lawn (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Prescription coverage

Dental & vision

Flexible spending account

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Fair Lawn Public Schools seeks a Skilled Carpenter/Locksmith for a 12-month, full-time affiliated role within the district. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and preferred carpentry apprenticeship and locksmith certification, with 3–5 years of relevant experience in commercial or institutional settings.

Candidates should have strong knowledge of hardware, master key systems, and access controls, with the ability to read blueprints and use digital work-order systems.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a recognized carpentry apprenticeship program, preferred.
• Certified Locksmith designation or equivalent documented professional locksmith certification, preferred.
• 3–5 years of documented carpentry/locksmithing experience in commercial, industrial, or institutional settings.
• Knowledge of commercial/institutional carpentry, millwork, and structural maintenance.
• Knowledge of door hardware, master key systems, electronic access controls, panic hardware, and high-security locks.
• Experience managing master key systems and repairing heavy-duty doors/hardware.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and hardware schedules.
• Basic computer literacy for work-order systems, email, and key management software.
• Public school district or public sector experience preferred.
• Valid New Jersey Driver's License for mobile district travel.

Skills

Carpentry

Locksmithing

Blueprint reading

Master key systems

Electronic access controls

Heavy-duty door hardware

Time management

Public sector experience

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Carpentry apprenticeship program

Certified Locksmith designation or equivalent

Job description

Fair Lawn Public Schools seeks a Skilled Carpenter/Locksmith for a 12-month, full-time affiliated role within the district. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and preferred carpentry apprenticeship and locksmith certification, with 3–5 years of relevant experience in commercial or institutional settings.

Candidates should have strong knowledge of hardware, master key systems, and access controls, with the ability to read blueprints and use digital work-order systems.