Facilities & Construction Services - Carpenter

Young World Physical Education; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 27,386 - 35,597; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Columbia, Missouri is hiring a Carpenter for full-time responsibilities, which include performing inspections and repairs throughout the district. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and preferably five years of experience in carpentry, demonstrating a positive demeanor and superior customer service skills. The role offers a competitive hourly salary ranging from $19.88 to $25.84 and involves both indoor and outdoor work in various conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience working in carpentry preferred.
• Ability to interpret safety and operational documents.
• Strong aptitude for technical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry inspections, repairs, and maintenance.
• Handle building constructions, renovations, and furniture repairs.
• Maintain cooperation and positivity while working.

Skills

Carpentry inspections

Repairs and maintenance

Customer service skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Facilities & Construction Service - Carpenter

Location: Columbia, Missouri (Columbia Facilities And Construction Services – Columbia, Missouri). Open in Google Maps.

This position is also posted in Columbia Public Schools.

Job Details

Job ID: 5557909
Application Deadline: Apr 15, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Mar 02, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Title: Carpenter
Schedule / Grade: HRLY/28
Job Code: 96FCRV600
FLSA: Non‑exempt
Calendar: HRLY‑WH
Benefits: Eligible
Contract Type: Notification
Bargaining Unit: None
Revised Date: 2/26/2026

PURPOSE

The Columbia Public School district is seeking a Carpenter to repair, replace, inspect and maintain multiple projects throughout the district.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Carpentry inspections, repairs, replacements and maintenance
• Ensures proper care in the use of maintenance of equipment and supplies;
• Performs time and material estimates for repairs and renovation projects;
• Carpentry duties include but are not limited to new construction, renovations and repairs; building walls; window repairs, door and lock repairs; furniture repairs

Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on policies, regulations and values, visit http://www.cpsk12.org.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To: Carpentry Supervisor of FCS & Building Administrator(s)

Supervises: None

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum: High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

• Five years’ experience working in the field.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions related to work assignments.
• Knowledge of the safe use of supplies and equipment.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, building cleaning and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to maintain a cooperative and positive relationship with other people.
• Ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

• Language: Read and write in the English language; Interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural; Write routine reports and memos; Respond to requests from staff members.
• Computation: Add, subtract, multiply and divide using units of American money, weight, volume and distance.
• Reasoning: Solve practical problems; Interpret instructions given orally or in writing by diagram, schedule, or form.
• Technology: Minimal use of technology is required, including data entry into inventory records.
• Other Skills and Abilities: The ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others; Good personal hygiene; Excellent customer service skills.
• Physical Demands: Regularly stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects/tools or controls and talk and hear; frequently required to reach, climb, bend, squat, stoop and kneel; must continuously use hand strength to grasp and use tools and climb ladders; must frequently lift or move 50 pounds; occasionally lift or move up to 90 pounds; frequently push or pull items such as desks, tables, bleachers and scrubbing machines; specific vision requirements include close and peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Attendance: Consistent and regular attendance is an essential duty of this position.
• Conditions and Environment: The duties of this job requires the employee to regularly work indoors and occasionally works outdoors; employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment; employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemical; noise level of the work environment is usually moderate but can occasionally be loud.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodations to perform the essential job functions.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.88 to $25.84 Per Hour

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Todd Bennington, General Foreman Carpentry
• Facilities And Construction Services
• Email: [e-mail]