Carpenter

Salary : $35.98 - $44.58 Hourly

Location : Within the boundaries of the Long Beach Unified School District, CA

Job Type : Full-Time, 12 months

Job Number : 25-0157-0114

Department : Maintenance Branch

Opening Date : 01 / 28 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 4 : 30 PM Pacific

Job Summary

Under general supervision, to perform journey-level rough and finish carpentry in the construction, installation, alteration and repair of District facilities; to perform a variety of related installation, alteration and repair work at District facilities and on District structures; to fabricate, assemble and repair school and office furniture and cabinets in the carpenter shop; and to perform related duties as required.

Examples of Duties

The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks routinely performed in this classification.

• Install, alter and repair cabinets, counter tops, doors, window sashes and partitions; layout and install metal studs for walls and partitions; install and tape drywall; replace and repair wooden porches, school and office furniture, handrails, ramps and bungalow sidings and other structures. E
• Install and alter wood, metal fire clad, sliding and garage doors; modify doors and systems for compliance with Americans for Disabilities Act. E
• Install, alter and repair floors, and floor covering, such as hardwood, gymnasium, parquet, tile and linoleum. E
• Install, alter and repair various types of roofs and related overhead structures to include felt, asphalt shingle and clay tile; apply weatherproof sealing to roofs and skylights and access hatches. E
• Layout, measure, cut and install insulation, including fiberglass for facilities. E
• Place forms for concrete walks, slabs and ramps; screed, tamp and finish concrete with hand and power equipment; drill, cut, and saw concrete for removal; layout and build concrete block walls and foundations, porches and planters. E
• Transport and assemble scaffolding to allow work on structures above ground level. E
• Install, modify and repair suspended ceiling grids and tile; repair acoustical ceiling and wall products. E
• Layout, install and repair playground equipment including concrete and asphalt foundations. E
• Build, alter and repair wood and masonry fences, game court enclosures, sign posts goalposts and flagpoles. E
• Operate power tools such as lathes, planers, shapers, joiners, sanders, band saws and other woodworking equipment. E
• Operate heavy equipment such as cranes, backhoe, front end loader, tractor, trencher, dump truck, roller, trucks with liftbeds, and boom truck. E
• Maintain equipment, tools and work in a safe, clean and orderly condition. E
• Estimate time and materials for jobs to be performed; may order and pick up supplies and materials from vendors as needed. E
• Keep work and material records. E

Note : At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized E which identifies essential duties required of the classification. This is strictly for use in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Employment Standards

Knowledge of :

Hand and power tools and equipment used in carpentry.

Quality and adaptability of lumber and woods.

Building supplies and materials.

Building and fire codes applicable to school facilities.

Mathematics applicable to the carpentry trade.

Standard and metric measuring systems.

Estimating time and materials to complete an assignment.

Safety practices and procedures including Occupational Health and Safety regulations.

Record keeping techniques.

Ability to :

Perform journey-level carpentry to construct, alter or repair District facilities.

Prepare sketches and designs of proposed work assignments.

Understand and work from blueprints.

Operate hand and power tools used in carpentry work.

Operate heavy equipment.

Estimate time, materials, supplies and equipment for a project.

Keep records of labor and materials.

Direct the work of subordinates assigned to a project.

Follow oral and written instructions.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Education and Training :

Equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by completion of a recognized carpenter apprentice training program of four years duration.

Experience :

Four years of experience in carpentry installation, alteration and repair work, three at the journey level.

Any other combination of training and / or experience, which demonstrates that the applicant is likely to possess the required skills, knowledges and abilities, may be considered.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required at the time of appointment and evidence of a safe driving record is required. Some employees in this class may be required to take training in order to obtain at District expense a valid class B driver's license after appointment.

Under federal law those employees required to possess a class B drivers license shall be subject to alcohol and controlled substance testing.

An applicant for this class will be required to obtain, at his / her own expense, and submit his / her motor vehicle driving record at the time of appointment. The record must meet and be maintained at the district's safe driving record standard. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the disqualification and / or rejection of the eligible regardless of any other standing.

Incumbents are subject to pertinent provisions of the General Industry Safety Orders of the California Code of Regulations regarding protective equipment when exposed to hazardous materials, including, but not limited to, asbestos and lead. Incumbents in this class are required to wear protective clothing, gear, and equipment as required by law and provided by the District.

Nondiscrimination Statement : The Long Beach Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, or bullying, targeted at any student or employee by anyone, based on the student or employees actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy and related conditions, parental status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer : Steve Rockenbach, Director of Employee Relations,1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8220, srockenbach@lbschools.net and Title IX Coordinator : Kimberly Dalton, Director of Human Resource Services, 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8108, kdalton@lbschools.net and 504 Coordinator : Jenny R. Acosta, Program Administrator, 2221 Argonne Ave, LB 90815, 562-986-6870, JRAcosta@lbschools.net .

SELECTION PROCEDURE :

The examination process for this recruitment may be comprised of one or any combination of the following : screening of the applicant's training, background, and experience; scored evaluation of responses on a supplemental application; written examination(s); qualifications appraisal oral examination; performance examination; or technical oral examination, scored on a job-related basis. Only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.

The District provides excellent medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits as well as an income protection plan for eligible Classified employees.

For more information regarding health benefits please visit :

Classified employees earn paid vacation at the initial rate of 14 days for full-time 12 month employees (.055 hour for each hour worked) and receive increases after 5, 10, and 15 years of service for a total of 21 days after 15 years.

12 month Classified employees earn 13 working days of sick leave each year which are accumulated indefinitely. Employees of other California school districts who have accrued sick leave may transfer it to LBUSD in accordance with the California Education Code.

12 month Classified employees receive 14 paid holidays per year.

Completion of the following supplemental questions is required of all applicants. This is considered a test component in the examination process. An evaluation of candidates' responses will be made by a screening panel following the application deadline. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. Your Work Experience in the application must also include all of your recent and relevant experience in order for your application and supplemental to be considered. For those questions to which you have no response, please indicate "no response".DO NOT refer the reader to your resume. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completion of the required application or supplemental materials. Please answer by selecting "Yes" as confirmation that you read these instructions.

This position requires equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by completion of a recognized carpenter apprentice training program of four years duration. Please select how you meet this requirement :

If you completed an apprentice training program, you must submit proof with your application. Deadline to submit apprentice training program certification to the Personnel Commission is by 4 : 30 p.m., on the closing date of this recruitment.

Please select the experience you possess that qualifies you for this position. This position requires four years of experience in carpentry installation, alteration and repair work, three at the journey level. (This experience MUST be reflected in your application and work experience. Failure to provide this information clearly may disqualify you from moving forward with this recruitment.)

Do you possess a valid class C driver's license?

At the time of appointment, you will be required to obtain, at your expense, your motor vehicle driving record which must meet and be maintained at the District's Safe Driving Record Standard. Failure to meet this requirement will result in your disqualification and / or rejection regardless of your qualifications. The District's Safe Driving Record Standard is defined as meeting all of the following criteria : No more than three (3) moving violations within the past three (3) yearsNo more than one (1) at fault accident within the past three (3) years (any accident shall be deemed at-fault absent sufficient proof to the contrary, such as : a signed statement from a private insurance company, or a report from the Department of Motor Vehicles or other government agency); No conviction for failure to report an accident within the past three (3) yearsNo conviction for driving under the influence, or driving while intoxicated, or reckless driving within the past five (5) years. Do you meet the District's Safe Driving Record Standard?

Some employees in this class may be required to take training in order to obtain at District expense a valid class B driver's license after appointment. Are you willing to meet this requirement?

Under federal law those employees required to possess a class B drivers license shall be subject to alcohol and controlled substance testing. Are you willing to comply?

Are you willing and able to work outdoors in inclement weather?

Are you willing and physically able to perform all of the duties of the position and are you physically able to wear the various types of respirators that may be required?

Are you physically able to perform heavy lifting, carrying and / or pushing up to 100 pounds with frequent lifting and / or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds?

This position requires considerable physical effort such as climbing and descending scaffolding and ladders; operating heavy equipment; walking and standing for extended periods of time; are you willing and physically able to perform these duties?

Are you willing and able to wear protective clothing, gear or equipment as required by law?

Are you willing and physically able to operate hand and power tools and equipment?

Are you willing and physically able to kneel; crouch; reach overhead; lift objects weighing up to 60 pounds; crawl in attics, under floors and in tight spaces?

Are you willing and able to furnish and maintain personal hand tools as indicated on the District tool list?

I understand that exam segments may be conducted online and may require access to a computer with an internet connection and Google Chrome or Firefox browsers. The exam components may also require access to a computer, smart phone, or tablet with internet connection and a video recording device. I understand that it is my responsibility to contact Personnel Commission immediately proceeding the exam invitation requiring such devices if I do not have access to the required technology.

PLEASE NOTE : Applicants must check their emails on a regular basis to find out their status on an application. Emails we send may be caught by spam filters and it is the responsibility of the applicant to check their spam / junk folder.For mail notify applicants, mail regarding status on an application will be sent to the mailing address provided.

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