Carpenter II

Reports To:  Director of Facility Services

Terms of Employment:  Permanent, 12 Month Position

Nature of Work

Under general supervision, performs skilled carpentry work and provides leadership in the repair, alteration and construction of wooden, metal and masonry structures. Work involves performing potentially hazardous tasks such as erecting scaffolds and ladders. Assignments are received in the form of written work orders. The employee is expected to develop and initiate work methods. Most work problems are solved personally or by guiding subordinates  in developing a solution. Employee must exercise independent judgment and initiative in performing assigned duties. Employee must also exercise tact and courtesy in contacts with supervisory and various school officials. Reports to the Carpenter Supervisor and Director of  Facility Services.

Qualifications and Licensure

• High school diploma or equivalent, and
• 5 years job experience related to nature of work, and/or 
• Equivalent combination of education and work experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver’s License
• Must maintain a safe driving record
• Thorough knowledge of the common practices, tools and terminology of the carpentry trade
• General knowledge of the use and characteristics of common building materials
• Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions associated with assigned trade 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Coordinates work flow and provides on-the-job training for subordinate personnel. 
• Determines type and amount of materials needed. 
• Provides assistance in planning and designing work necessary for construction and renovation projects. 
• Erects, moves, and works from scaffolding and ladders; attends to the need for safety precautions. 
• Performs skilled roof, ceiling, and door and door hardware functions. 
• Repairs drywall and moves or makes alterations to walls. 
• Makes and repairs cabinets. 
• Repairs furniture. 
• Replaces floor tile. Installs and repairs glass, as needed. 
• Cleans and maintains equipment, tools and supplies. 
• Performs fire extinguisher inspections and replacements, locker repairs and lock and key worker.
• Requests, maintains, and is responsible for the inventory and accountability of material, tools, repair parts and equipment assigned and is issued for use.
• Inventories all tools and equipment quarterly and submits results to the supervisor.
• Exhibits knowledge of all department operating procedures to include but not limited to work order procedures, credit card procedures, and other departmental procedures developed and implemented.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Physical Requirements (if applicable)

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including table saws, radial arm saws, and drill presses, hammers, saws, planers, ladders, tape measures, levels, etc.
• Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle (i.e., tractors, bobcats). 
• Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. 
• Requires the ability to climb and maneuver on ladders, scaffolding, and/or in tight spaces. 

Special Requirements (if applicable)

• Considerable knowledge of the standard methods, materials and equipment employed in carpentry work.
• General knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization and administration. 
• General knowledge of the occupational hazards of building trades work and the associated safety precautions.
• Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, blueprints, work orders, invoices, etc. 
• Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, evaluations, reports, forms, etc. 
• Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control and confidence.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees of this job.