Maintenance Technician Carpenter

HERTFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Winton (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in North Carolina is seeking a Maintenance Technician-(Carpenter) to perform carpentry tasks and maintain school facilities. Ideal candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and valid NC Driver’s license, with skills in problem-solving and effective communication. Physical ability to operate tools and lift materials is required. This role provides an opportunity to ensure a positive environment within school facilities.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid NC Driver’s license.
• Knowledge of building codes is preferred.
• Physical ability to lift heavy materials and operate machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled carpentry tasks to maintain school facilities.
• Erect scaffolding and perform roof and ceiling repairs.
• Assist in drywall repair and cabinet making.
• Deliver materials to schools with supervisor.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication in English

Familiarity with hand and power tools

Ability to prioritize tasks

Willingness to learn new skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Table saws

Drill presses

Hammers

Power tools

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JOB TITLE: Maintenance Technician-(Carpenter)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid NC Driver’s license
• High School Diploma or GED

REPORTS TO/EVALUATED BY: Director of Operations

SUPERVISES: N/A

Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled carpentry tasks in an effort to ensure the safe and efficient operation of fixtures, apparatus, and other elements in the trade area and to properly maintain and repair school facilities. Examples of work include building and repairing frameworks, supports, and simple wooden articles. Work also includes repairing roofs and ceilings, doors, walls, cabinets, furniture, and floor tiles. Work involves performing potentially hazardous tasks such as erecting scaffolds and ladders. The employee is given specific instructions for work to be done and a higher level employee is generally available to assist in solving any problems that may arise.

Essential Job Functions

• Erects, moves, and works from scaffolding and ladders; attends to the need for safety precautions.
• Performs semi-skilled roof, ceiling, and door and door hardware repair functions.
• Assists in the repair of drywall and moving or altering of not-load bearing walls.
• Assists in making and repairing cabinets.
• Replaces floor tile. Measures and marks materials for cutting.
• Cuts and drills wood and other materials using hand and power tools.
• Joins materials with nails, screws or glue.
• Checks accuracy of work with levels, rulers and measuring tapes.
• Cleans and maintains equipment, tools and supplies.
• Cuts and installs glass as needed. Conducts fire extinguisher inspections and replacements.
• Delivery of materials to schools with supervisor.

A Day In The Life Of This Position

On a daily basis, the Maintenance Carpenter will have the opportunity to utilize their problem‑solving skills to identify and eliminate small defects in buildings and furnishings that could distract from a positive working, studying, and living environment. They will typically start the day by prioritizing work orders and coordinating tasks with the correlating teams then diligently work through those diversified responsibilities.

• Typical handyman skill (basic repairs to a wide variety of building components).
• Familiarity with basic hand and power tools.
• The ability to follow instructions, problem solve and complete tasks as instructed. The capacity to work both in a team setting and independently, with a strong emphasis on precision and correctness.
• The willingness to easily adapt to changing schedules and job duties while demonstrating initiative and dependability.
• The innate ability to prioritize tasks along with a willingness to learn new skills and processes.
• The ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, including on telephone, and to understand and follow instructions.
• The ability to lift heavy material and perform any activities such as balancing, bending/stooping, climbing stairs, crawling, crouching, climbing ladders, kneeling, using repetitive motion or reaching above shoulder level.
• A clean driving record and a valid driving license.

Preference Will Be Given To Those Who Have The Following Attributes

• Knowledge of building codes.
• Comfortable working at height (ladders, aerial lifts, scaffolding, on roofs).

Physical Requirements

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including table saws, radial arm saws, and drill presses, hammers, saws, planers, ladders, tape measures, levels, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle (i.e., tractors, bobcats). Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force.

Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.