Maintenance - Master Trades Carpenter

Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation; Ohio; On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation seeks a Maintenance General with skilled carpentry and maintenance expertise to support district facilities, grounds and equipment. This role plans and completes carpentry projects, estimates materials and labor, and coordinates work with district trades and contractors.

Reporting to the Directors of Facilities, the position emphasizes minimizing disruption to school operations, performing preventive maintenance, and maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of skilled carpentry experience in commercial or institutional settings.
• Ability to lead carpentry projects and coordinate trades and schedules.
• Thorough knowledge of carpentry practices, materials, tools, and safety regulations (OSHA).
• Proficiency in rough and finish carpentry, framing, cabinetry, drywall and ceilings.
• Ability to read drawings and estimate quantities and labor, and diagnose repair needs.
• Strong communication with administrators, staff, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled carpentry, repair and preventive maintenance across district facilities.
• Construct and repair framing, partitions, drywall, trim, ceilings and fixtures.
• Install and repair doors, hardware, and coordinate access control work.
• Read construction drawings and lay out work; estimate materials and labor.
• Coordinate projects with Facilities leadership and other trades.
• Ensure safety and comply with district procedures.

Skills

Carpentry

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Estimating

Communication

OSHA safety

Education

Carpentry apprenticeship

Tools

Woodworking tools

Job description

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/ Maintenance General
• Date Posted:
  10/16/2026
• Location:
  All Schools

MAINTENANCE POSITION DESCRIPTION

Work Schedule: 261-days per year, 8 hours per day

Reports To: Director of Facilities and Assistant Director of Facilities

Evaluation: 90 day probationary, then annually

Summary: Perform skilled carpentry, construction, repair and preventative maintenance to keep district facilities, grounds and equipment in good working order. Plan and complete assigned carpentry and improvement projects, estimate materials and labor, and coordinate work with district trades and contractors. Complete work directly whenever practical to reduce contracted costs and minimize disruption to school operations. Work under the direction of Facilities leadership and coordinate scheduling with building administrators.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform skilled carpentry, repair and preventative maintenance throughout district buildings and facilities.
• Construct, install and repair wood and metal framing, partitions, drywall, trim, ceilings and other building components.
• Fabricate, install and repair cabinets, casework, shelving, countertops and built-in fixtures.
• Install, adjust and repair doors, frames, hinges, closers, locks and related hardware; coordinate access control work with the appropriate district staff.
• Inspect and repair interior and exterior building components, including windows, siding, soffits and fascia; identify conditions requiring specialized contractors.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, shop drawings and manufacturer installation instructions; lay out work and verify field dimensions.
• Evaluate assigned requests, determine repair methods and prepare material lists, labor estimates and proposed work schedules.
• Coordinate assigned carpentry and improvement projects, including daily work activities, materials and schedules, within the scope authorized by Facilities leadership.
• Coordinate carpentry work with electrical, HVAC, plumbing, custodial and other staff to complete projects efficiently and minimize disruption to instruction.
• Monitor workmanship, project progress and material deliveries; identify deficiencies, communicate concerns and follow assigned projects through completion.
• Follow applicable building, fire, accessibility and workplace safety requirements and district procedures; refer work requiring design review or permits to Facilities leadership.
• Safely use hand and power tools, woodworking equipment, ladders, scaffolds and authorized lift equipment; establish barriers and maintain safe, clean work areas.
• Complete and update work orders promptly, recording work performed, labor time, materials used and follow-up needs.
• Stock and inventory commonly used carpentry materials, hardware, repair parts and emergency supplies.
• Provide practical guidance and training to maintenance staff assisting with assigned carpentry and construction tasks.
• Keep assigned maintenance vehicles and shop areas clean and orderly, organize tools, and promptly report damage or losses.
• Remove snow from building drives, parking lots, walkways and designated areas.
• Accept additional duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities, Assistant Director of Facilities and Superintendent that improve services to students and patrons of the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess a minimum of five (5) years of skilled-level carpentry experience in commercial, institutional, industrial or building maintenance work. Completion of a recognized carpentry apprenticeship or equivalent trade training is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead assigned carpentry projects and coordinate trades, work schedules, materials and project completion.
• Thorough knowledge of carpentry practices, construction materials, tools, equipment, terminology and applicable safety (OSHA) requirements, with working knowledge of building, fire and accessibility requirements.
• Demonstrated proficiency in rough and finish carpentry, wood and metal framing, doors and hardware, cabinetry, drywall and ceiling systems.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications, accurately measure and lay out work, estimate quantities and labor, and independently diagnose and resolve building repair needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with administrators, staff and contractors; organize multiple assignments; and maintain accurate work orders and project records.
• Excellent work habits, attendance record and successfully complete and pass all criminal history and child abuse clearances.
• Shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.

Physical Ability ~

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Tasks involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-80 pounds).

Sensory Requirements ~

All tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Most tasks require oral communications ability.

Environmental Factors ~

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Tasks are regularly performed with potential exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as temperature and noise extremes, odors, humidity, vibrations, traffic hazards, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however the noise level can vary depending upon daily activity, but will still remain within the acceptable noise level range.

Mental Effort ~

Normal concentration/intensity, which includes prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks. Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.

~ When duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity ~

The Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.

Postings current as of 10/17/2026 11:21:03 PM CST.