Journeyman (Carpenter) - Facilities

FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT SS207

JOB TITLE: Journeyman - Carpenter

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Foreman/ Director of Facilities

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Note: Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

POSITION PURPOSE/SUMMARY
To provide staff and students with an attractive, comfortable, and safe environment in which to work and learn.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
The Carpenter journeyman employee shall demonstrate an aptitude for the successful performance of the tasks listed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Be assigned general maintenance responsibilities as needs dictate. General maintenance responsibilities include:
a. Installation or removal of drywall partitions in rooms.
b. Planning and completion of construction of simple buildings.
c. Renovation of building interior areas.
d. Installation of doors in drywall and concrete block walls.
e. Planning and construction of cabinetwork items (bookcases, storage cabinets, shelving, etc.).
f. Carpentry work.
g. Window replacement and/or repair.
2. Maintain accurate record keeping and inventory to allow work orders to be completed in an accurate, efficient, economical, and quality manner.
3. Assist in loading and unloading materials, equipment, and supplies.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES
1. Maintain a neat, clean personal appearance and wear district uniforms at all times when performing custodial duties.
2. Perform emergency repairs as needed.
3. Must have a valid chauffeur’s license or ability to obtain one within 1 month of employment and also maintain a good driving record.
4. Lift 50 pounds over their head repeatedly.
5. Perform other duties as assigned by the maintenance foreman or their designee.
6. Effectively communicate verbally, and in written form, with administrators, staff, and the community as needed.

MENTAL DEMANDS
Ability to maintain confidentiality and have the ability to reason and make appropriate decisions. Must be able to work well under pressure and negotiate conflict situations as they arise.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing these duties, the employee is regularly required to reach, climb, bend, stand, and walk. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp and use tools and climb ladders, as well as to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk and hear.  The employee must regularly lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift, move, push, or pull up to 100 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The employee will occasionally work in conditions of extreme heat or cold.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment will be on an at-will basis for 12 months with two weeks vacation, beginning July 1, or from the time of employment for the duration of the school year with prorated vacation and/or personal leave. Each maintenance employee will be provided a work calendar showing the specific daily work schedule of the employee. The work
calendar may be modified by the Board of Education at any time, as needs dictate.
Eight and one-half hours (including a 30 minute non-paid lunch period) will constitute a workday. The Chief Human Resources Officer will establish a definite daily schedule.  The yearly salary will be disbursed in twenty-four (24) equal payments.

EVALUATION
End of the year performance evaluations will occur annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of support staff personnel.

Adopted: June 19, 2000, Revised: May 15, 2006, November 16, 2009, June 29, 2020, December 16, 2024

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