Per Diem Carpenter - Night SY 2026-27 (NBOE)

Newark Public Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 75,768 - 101,942; Full time

Job summary

Newark Public Schools is seeking a Per Diem Carpenter for night hours to perform general carpentry work in the maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment. Under supervision, duties include layout, construction, and service of furnishings and structures, with emphasis on safety and adherence to blueprints and schedules.

The role requires experience in carpentry, knowledge of tools and techniques, and the ability to instruct and report on work completed.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of carpentry experience in layout, construction, repair, and maintenance of buildings and furnishings.
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license required if vehicle operation is needed.
• May require a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and endorsements for the vehicle operated.

Responsibilities

• Repair and construct furniture, doors, sashes, blinds, locks, and other equipment; install frames, stairs, cabinets, and simple furniture.
• Build and repair buildings and structures using wood joints (dovetail, miter, mortise, tenon).
• Replace damaged ceiling panels, wall coverings, or floor segments.
• Build bookcases, cabinets, tables, stands, partitions and other equipment.
• Operate woodworking machines and portable tools; perform emergency carpentry repairs.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Job description

765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102

Roger Leon, Superintendent

Per Diem Carpenter (Night)

Office of Facilities Management, Project Control (Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

Definition

Under a supervisory officer, performs general carpentry work involved in the layout, construction, repair, and maintenance of buildings and of household, office, and institution equipment and furnishings; performs other related duties.

Note

Examples of work for this title are illustrative; a particular position may not perform all duties listed, and not all duties performed on the job may be listed.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Three (3) years of experience in carpentry work involving the layout, construction, repair, and maintenance of buildings and office equipment and furnishings.
• Requires a valid New Jersey driver’s license if vehicle operation is needed for the essential duties.
• May require a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and appropriate endorsements for the vehicle being operated.

Basic Functions and Responsibilities

• Repair broken and malfunctioning furniture, doors, window cords and sashes, Venetian blinds, screens, locks, glass panes, and other equipment; make and install window frames and sashes, screens, trim, doors, flooring, siding, sheathing, stairs, railing porches, cabinets, and simple furniture.
• Construct and repair buildings and structures using appropriate wood joints such as dovetail, miter, mortise, and tenon.
• Replace damaged ceiling panels, wall coverings, or floor segments such as inlaid parquet pieces.
• Build bookcases, cabinets, tables, fan brackets, stands, screens, partitions, and other equipment.
• Create various rafter cuts; lay out and cut stair horse stringers; erect scaffolding; construct and install cribbing and formwork for concrete; set and operate woodworking machines including power saws, planers, jointers, sanders, drills, and routers.
• Perform emergency carpentry repairs.
• Instruct inmates and/or patients in carpentry work, ensuring safety, custody, and work progress.
• Build and repair special truck bodies.
• Prepare time and materials estimates.
• Report on personnel, time, supplies, and work completed.
• Maintain records.
• In the Department of Human Services, may be required to undergo fire‑training classes.
• May need to use electronic or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of methods and problems involved in inspecting, repairing, constructing and maintaining buildings, furniture, ventilators, window cords, sashes, screens, locks, and other equipment.
• Ability to analyze carpentry work, organize work, and develop work methods.
• Ability to follow directions and/or work from blueprints or drawings.
• Ability to make carpentry repairs and perform carpentry construction work.
• Ability to use standard carpentry tools and equipment efficiently and safely, including planers, jointers, band saws, crosscut saws, shapers, and specialized machinery.
• Ability to requisition, store, safeguard, and use carpentry equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Ability to take safety precautions.
• Ability to prepare reports of equipment and materials used, time spent, and work completed.
• Ability to maintain records.
• Ability to use electronic or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English; American Sign Language or Braille may also be acceptable.

Reports To

Director of Facilities Management

Salary, Employment Period and Union Affiliation

• Salary: $64.37 per hour
• Employment Period: Per Diem
• Union Affiliation: Building Trades Council

How to Apply

The Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications. Current employees must apply via the Employee Self Service website.

Opening Date

July 6, 2026

Closing Date

Until all vacancies have been filled

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The Newark Board of Education is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.