Lead Carpenter – School & Maintenance Projects

Cumberland County Schools

Fayetteville (NC)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 52,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Cumberland County Schools in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a Carpenter II to perform diverse carpentry and specialty trades for school facilities. The role requires high school completion and five years as a journeyman carpenter with expertise in rough/finish carpentry, cabinets, masonry, glazing, and related trades.

Responsibilities include leading carpenters, estimating materials, and overseeing projects from planning to completion.

Qualifications

Completion of high school and five years of experience as a journeyman carpenter in the maintenance and construction of buildings, or an equivalent combination of training and experience in carpentry or related trade.
Must be a specialist in rough or finish carpentry, cabinet making, masonry, concrete work, locksmith trade, welding or glazing.

Responsibilities

Performs general carpentry work, including rough and finish carpentry, cabinetry, masonry, cement work, portable classroom installation, glazing, floor repair, sheetrock work and bleacher, locker, ceiling tile, door, lock, hardware, venetian blind installation and repair, bathroom partition installation and repair.
Provides leadership to carpenters in a woodworking shop or a small group of carpenters in the repair, alteration and construction of school building and grounds projects
Possesses ability to estimate materials needed and develop and initiate work methods and procedures
Supervises framing or finish carpentry work by planning and executing projects at all stages.
Locksmith specialist must be able to disassemble, diagnose and repair or replace locks and related parts; replace keys, install new locks, keep all keyway records and program security locks.
Masonry specialist must be skilled in laying bricks, blocks or tile.
Glazing specialist must be experienced in cutting, installing, and repairing glass in windows, doors, display cases and cabinets.
Cabinetmaker must be a skilled craftsman able to design and build wooden cabinets, counters, bookshelves, desks and other high grade wood articles.
Concrete specialist must be able to install concrete forms, place large amounts of concrete, and finish in accordance with trade standards.
Welding specialist is responsible for the minor repair of metal structures in accordance with the established trade and shop practices.
Possesses knowledge of various types and characteristics of carpentry materials.
Possesses working knowledge of the techniques, methods, tools and safety precautions of the carpentry trade.
Possesses knowledge and proficient experience with equipment used by carpenters such as nail guns, air compressors, jack hammers, mechanical saws, welding machine, torch cutter, tile scraper, bobcat, and bucket-truck.
Understands and works from oral or written instructions, blueprints and specifications.
Assists in the training and professional development of carpenters and apprentices.
Attends and successfully completes all training activities as required to improve ability and knowledge in performance of work duties.
Serves as team player and role model for other employees in the organization; demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement; supports and exhibits organizational core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, being customer driven, and valuing fairness.