Head of Carpentry Department

Primary Purpose:
Supervise daily activities of Carpentry Department employees to ensure safe and effective maintenance of all school district facilities with as little interruption to the education process as possible.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of five years’ experience in commercial carpentry, construction & remodel
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret drawings
• Ability to estimate materials from prints and shop drawings
• Ability to operate hand tools and power tools safely
• Ability to operate computer
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of power tool safety rules
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Demonstrated proficiency in leading, directing, and supervising employees
• Driving record that meets the requirements of the district’s insurance carrier

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Support the viewpoints and philosophies of Northwest ISD.
• Demonstrate acceptable work habits including regular attendance, teamwork, initiative, dependability, and promptness.
• Report to work on time every day.
• Oversee all carpentry repairs, maintenance, and renovations.
• Oversee all wall repairs, painting, and athletic field striping.
• Oversee all welding repairs and projects.
• Oversee all concrete construction, repairs and replacement.
• Oversee all door, lock, and hardware repairs/replacements.
• Evaluate, prioritize, and process work request in a timely manner.
• Instruct maintenance workers on proper methods of procedure and proper use and care of hand tool, equipment, hardware, and materials
• Estimate costs of projects in terms of labor, material, and overhead.
• Examine district-owned facilities on a regular basis for purposes of preventive maintenance.
• Respond to NISD Emergency calls on an as needed basis. This will include after hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as needed basis.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Delegate task and projects to department carpenters

Oversee remodeling projects throughout the district

Ensure proper maintenance and repairs are being completed throughout the district

Equipment Used:
Personal computer, ladder, scaffolding, lifts, forklift, hand tools, power tools, shop tools, tractors, loaders, skid steer, and water extractors

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:
Ability to read

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to maintain emotional control under stress

Ability to understand oral and written instructions

Physical Demands:

Frequent bending

Frequent stooping

Frequent light lifting

Frequent heavy lifting

Frequent kneeling

Sensory Requirements:

Significant hearing

Near vision

Peripheral vision

Color discrimination

Depth perception

Environment:
Subject to temperature extremes

Subject to frequent interruptions

Subject to frequent deadlines

Subject to wet slippery surfaces

Subject to enclosed spaces

Exposure to fumes

Exposure to dust

Exposure to solvents

Exposure to toxic chemicals/materials

Exposure to noise

Exposure to rain, snow, sleet, lightning, wind, sun, ice

Exposure to roof tar, grease, oils

Exposure to insulation fibers

Exposure to ceiling tile fibers

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,385.00 - $83,332.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tools provided
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Justin, TX 76247 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Justin, TX 76247: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,385 - $83,332