Craftsman

ReNEW Schools; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a skilled Carpenter/Painter to join their dedicated facilities team. This role involves performing essential carpentry and painting tasks to maintain and enhance school buildings and equipment. The ideal candidate will have completed recognized apprenticeship training in carpentry and painting, possess a valid Indiana driver's license, and be available for emergency response on a 24-hour basis. Join a supportive environment where your skills will contribute to creating safe and welcoming educational spaces for students and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry and painting with recognized apprenticeship training.
• Valid Indiana Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled carpentry and painting work on school facilities.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain tools and equipment.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

Emergency Response

English Communication

Physical Strength

Education

Completion of Carpentry Apprentice Training

Completion of Painting Apprentice Training

Tools

Power Saws

Joiners

Sanding Machines

Drill Presses

Job description

January 2025 SCHOOL CITY OF EAST CHICAGO

VACANCY

POSITION: Carpenter/Painter

DEPARTMENT: Facilities

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Perform skilled carpentry work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of school buildings and equipment. Perform skilled painting work on school buildings, furniture, equipment, and other facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. CARPENTRY: Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to completion of a recognized carpentry apprentice training program; diversified carpenter experience may be substituted for the training requirements on a year-for-year basis.
2. PAINTER: Any combination of education, training, or experience equivalent to completion of a recognized painting apprentice training program; diversified painting experience may be substituted for the training requirements on a year-for-year basis.
3. Possession of a Valid Indiana Driver’s License/Drive a Truck.
4. Available to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis (on-call).
5. Personality and character suitable for working on school grounds.
6. Knowledge of materials, tools, and methods common to the trade.
7. Reading and writing English communication skills.
8. Strength and energy to maintain a rigorous work schedule and or continuous heavy physical exertion; hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to perform assigned duties; standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment; kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to perform assigned duties; lifting heavy objects.

DUTIES

1. Erect wall and framing for wood frame and other construction.
2. Build and install doors and other structures and wood fixtures.
3. Apply floor tile, sheetrock, chalkboards, carpet edging, and flagpole hardware.
4. Operate and maintain power saws, joiners, shapers, lathes, sanding machines, drill presses, and other power or hand tools.
5. Scrape, sand, fill, and prepare surfaces for painting.
6. Set up work from ladders, scaffolds, and manlifts; paint the interior and exterior of buildings, equipment, and structures.
7. Operate and maintain power sprayers.
8. Stripe all athletic fields as required.
9. Drive a light truck or van.
10. Assist in removal of graffiti from school facilities.
11. Perform related duties as assigned.

Please submit a letter of interest and credentials/resume to:

Director of Human Resources

School City of East Chicago

1401 E. 144^th Street

East Chicago, IN 46312

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