Skilled Trades - Carpenter 26-27

Utica-Community-School; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Utica Community School District Auxiliary Services Facility - Sterling Heights, MI is seeking a skilled Carpenter. The candidate should have four or more years of journeyman carpentry experience, including rough and finish work, or completion of the district apprentice program.

A valid operator's license and neat appearance are required. The position involves performing repairs, installing door hardware and glazing, taking material off blueprints, and ordering materials efficiently.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of journeyman carpenter experience in rough and finish carpentry, or completion of the district apprentice program.
• Ability to read and follow written directions and communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Capable of making repairs, ordering materials efficiently, and installing door hardware.
• Valid operator's license and neat appearance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out work assignments and fill out work orders.
• Perform general repairs to buildings and equipment; execute carpentry tasks.
• Install and repair door hardware and doors; install window glazing.
• Construct shelving, cupboards, storage cabinets, and wood fixtures.
• Form concrete walks and curbs; repair desks, tops, and seating.
• Operate a mechanical man-lift and forklift as needed.
• Repair wooden playground equipment; perform welding and brazing duties.

Skills

Journeyman carpenter

Communication

Blueprint reading

Material takeoffs

Equipment operation

Education

Apprentice program completion

Tools

Door hardware installation

Glass glazing

Blueprint takeoffs

Operate man-lift

Operate forklift

Welding and brazing

Job description

Utica Community School District Auxiliary Services Facility - Sterling Heights, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Skilled Trades - Carpenter 26-27

Utica Community School District Auxiliary Services Facility - Sterling Heights, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5934256
Application Deadline: Jun 15, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports To: Auxiliary Services Supervisor

Qualifications:

• The candidate should be able to read written directions and literature in his/her field, be able to express
  himself/herself clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Must have at least four (4) years experience as a journeyman carpenter in both rough and finish
  carpentry in the construction field or have successfully completed the apprentice program with
  the school district.
• Be capable of making repairs and installing door hardware, cutting and glazing glass in sash and doors.
• Make material takeoffs from blueprints and sketches and be capable of ordering same in an efficient
  and economical manner.
• Possess a valid operator's license.
• Must be neat in appearance.

Description:

• Carry out work assignments and fill out work orders.
• Perform general repairs to buildings and equipment, which involves general carpentry ability.
• Install and repair door hardware and doors.
• Install window glass and glazing.
• Construct miscellaneous shelving.
• Construct cupboards, hand and repair wood doors, toilet partitions and mirrors.
• Repair wood flooring, stage fronts, stairs, chairs and storage doors.
• Build storage cabinets, sink cabinets, etc.
• Forming for concrete walks, curbs, etc.
• Repair desks, tops, seats and general repairs..
• Must be able to operate a mechanical man-lift and operate forklift
• Pick up debris and perform other duties that pertain to the job classification.
• Repair wooden playground equipment.
• Perform welding and brazing duties.

NONDISCRIMINATION It is the policy of the Utica Community Schools that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, nation origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by this educational agency.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $26 to $29 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 11303 Greendale
• Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]