Carpenter

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Carpenter

Date Posted:
7/24/2025

Location:
Maintenance & Transportation Office
Reports to: Director of Maintenance and Foreman


Primary Purpose:


Under general supervision, perform skilled work in construction, alteration, repair, and installation


of fixtures, buildings, and structures throughout the district. Maintain district structures and furniture


in attractive and safe conditions.


Qualifications:


Education/Certification:


High school diploma or GED


Valid Texas driver's license

Special Knowledge/Skills:


Knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in carpentry


Ability to use hand and power tools


Ability to follow written and verbal instructions


Ability to read blueprints and diagrams


Ability to measure and perform mathematical calculations


Ability to work independently


Major Responsibilities and Duties:


Maintenance and Repair


1. Plan and complete construction of cabinets, shelves, and partitions from initial layout to


assembly following oral instructions, plans, specifications, blueprints, and work orders.


2. Select material and hardware and calculate time and materials estimates.


3. Fabricate, repair, and replace doors, windows, floorin, ceiling materials, glass building hardware, screens, plastic laminate, ect.


4. Construct and repair outdoor equipment including playground equipment, fences, gates, bleachers, ect.


5. Detect needed repairs on buildings, grounds, and equipment by following established inspection procedures.


6. Replace, repair, and finish furniture, cabinets, fixtures, woodwork, ect.


7. Assist with the installation and moving of portable buildings including constructing steps and installing


underpinning.


8. Receive and complete work orders.


9. Maintain accurate records on material and labor used.


10. Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean and remove scraps and lumbers as needed.


11. Work with building principals and supervisors to complete projects.


12. Respond to emergency calls as needed.


Safety


13. Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.


14. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.


15. Ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.


16. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including


lifting and climbing.


12. Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor immediately.


Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:


Tools/Equipment Used: Garden tools; small hand tools; power tools; heavy equipment including backhoe, tractor, grader; and power mower; light truck or van


Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions


Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving


Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis


Environment: Work outside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration; exposure to chemical (herbicides and fertilizer) and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent district wide travel


Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.