Carpenter

PRIMARY PURPOSE:


To help maintain the physical school plant in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of it may be made at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:
High School Diploma or GED, preferred
Texas Driver's license Class C, required
Clear driving record, required

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Must be able to read blueprints
Must be familiar with residential and commercial construction
Must possess painting skills

Experience:
Three (3) years, experience in carpentry, required
Masonry and/or roofing experience, preferred

Workdays: 242

Auxiliary Pay Structure: Pay Grade 7

Pay Date: Monthly

Hourly Pay Range


Minimum: $18.70


Midpoint: $22.26


Maximum: $25.82

Note: Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:


1. Construct and repair structural woodwork such as counters, cabinets, partitions, floors, doors and framework.


2. Work from blueprints, drawings and oral instruction as appropriate.


3. Use all carpentry and power tools in a safe manner.


4. Install glass in windows, doors and partitions.


5. Install and replace ceiling, floor and ceramic tile.


6. Build cabinets and other wooden items in carpentry shop, using woodworking machines, such as power saws, shaper and joiner.


7. Assist in estimating cost of repair projects in terms of material.


8. Comply with safety and hazardous laws and regulations in the performance of the job.


9. Assist in maintaining inventory control of tools and supplies.


10. Attend meetings as required or directed by supervisors.


11. Paint and spray-paint hollow metal doors with an air gun.


12. Spray acoustic indoor and outdoor ceiling and walls with a Monterrey finish.


13. Install brick and block in construction jobs.


14. Tape and float sheetrock.


15. Install suspended ceiling grits, wall angles and ceiling tile.


16. Install and remove carpet and vinyl floor tile.


17. Respond to after-hour emergency calls in the evenings and/or weekends.


18. Work outside of regular assigned work schedule to repair and/or replace needed facilities to include night and/or weekend duty as requested.


19. Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.


20. Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:


None

EQUIPMENT USED:

Shop equipment and tools:
Ladder, scaffold, small hand tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, sockets, pliers, crimpers, wire cutters, etc.), hand saws, power tools (saw, drill, sander, etc.), torque wrench, drills, drill press, grinder, air impact tools, jacks, lift equipment, air sprayer (paint)

Vehicles and related equipment:
Light van, seat belts, shoulder harnesses, safety equipment (flares, reflective signs), fire extinguisher, radio communication equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:
Ability to concentrate, communicate effectively (verbal and written), interpret, reason, read, compute, instruct and maintain emotional control under stress; ability to handle several projects at the same time with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:


Ability to frequently lift and carry heavy weights (45 pounds and over), sitting, standing, walking, climbing (stairs, ladder, scaffolds or ramps), balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive hand motions, hearing, speech, visual acuity, distinguishing colors, frequent driving and traveling, exposure to temperature extremes (hot or cold), exposure to humidity extremes, exposure to noise, exposure to low or intense illumination, exposure to vibration, exposure to microwaves, exposure to biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.), exposure to chemical hazards (asbestos, fumes, vapors, gases, dust, smoke, etc.), exposure to electrical hazards, work outside, prolonged exposure to sunlight, work with hands in water, work around moving object or vehicles, work around machinery with moving parts, work on slippery surfaces, work on uneven surfaces, work alone, work prolonged or irregular hours