On-Call Carpenter & Painter for School Facilities

Nimble; East Chicago, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

School City of East Chicago is seeking a skilled Carpenter/Painter to maintain and repair school facilities. The role involves carpentry framing, door installation, surface prep, and interior/exterior painting of buildings and equipment.

Candidate should have carpentry and painting training or apprenticeship, a valid Indiana driver’s license, and the ability to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis. This on-site position supports the Facilities department.

Qualifications

• Experience with carpentry techniques and wood framing.
• Experience or training in painting and surface preparation.
• Valid Indiana driver's license and ability to drive a truck.
• Willingness to be on-call for emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Erect wall framing for wood structures.
• Build/install doors and wood fixtures.
• Apply flooring, drywall, chalkboards, carpet edging.
• Operate power tools and maintain equipment.
• Prepare surfaces for painting and finish interiors/exteriors.
• Work from ladders/scaffolds; paint buildings/equipment.
• Operate power sprayers and maintain tools.
• Stripe athletic fields as required.
• Drive a light truck or van.
• Assist in graffiti removal and related duties.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

Reading English

On-call readiness

Physical stamina

Education

Carpentry apprenticeship

Painting apprenticeship

Tools

Power tools

Job description

School City of East Chicago is seeking a skilled Carpenter/Painter to maintain and repair school facilities. The role involves carpentry framing, door installation, surface prep, and interior/exterior painting of buildings and equipment.

Candidate should have carpentry and painting training or apprenticeship, a valid Indiana driver’s license, and the ability to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis. This on-site position supports the Facilities department.