Carpenter

Carpentry Position

To perform skilled carpentry work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of building structures and related facilities and fixtures; and to perform duties in collaboration with other trades persons as required in support of the District maintenance program. Positions in this classification are supervised by the Carpentry and Related Trades Supervisor. Receives technical and functional direction and work instructions from a Lead Carpenter. Positions in this classification exercise no supervision.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Alters, repairs, and constructs wooden fixtures such as partitions, counters, doors, window frames, sheds, scaffolds, forms, and fences.
• Constructs and repairs school and office furniture, equipment and fixtures.
• Performs mill and cabinet work.
• Maintains and repairs woodwork of buildings.
• Lays and repairs floors and roofs, including work with asphalt tile and other composition materials.
• Builds stairways, closets, cases, and shelving.
• Fits doors, windows, sashes, and screens.
• Operates lathes, planes, jointers, handsaws, and other woodworking machinery.
• Sharpens hand tools and ensures that tools and equipment are properly cared for.
• Installs fixtures constructed.
• Maintains records of time, labor and materials.
• Assists staff in other trades as assigned.
• Operates District vehicle for travel to work sites.
• Performs job related duties as assigned.

Completion of a formal apprenticeship in the carpenter's trade -OR- Three years of paid experience in the construction, installation and repair of residential or non-residential building structures and related facilities and fixtures, utilizing wood, plywood, wall board, and similar materials -AND- High school graduation or the equivalent. An appropriate, valid California driver's license.

Only online applications are accepted via

Computer access is available in the Personnel Commission Office. Following closing of recruitment, no additional application material or information will be accepted. Recruitment type: Open & Promotional (Anyone may apply for this position). This is a non-exempt position, Regular Classified Salary Range 41. Most positions in this class work 8hours/12months. The probationary period for employees in this classification is six (6) months (or 130 working days of paid service). Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental and PERS (retirement). Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees. For complete details visit Employee Benefits. Written Examination. Weight: 100%. Performance Examination. Weight: Pass/Fail. Only qualified candidates will be invited to participate 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. Candidates will be notified in accordance with the Personnel Commission Rules. This eligibility list will be active for a period of (1) year. The Personnel Commission will make every effort possible to ensure that all applicants compete on an equal level. At any time in the employment process, applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations if required. Failure to do so may result in the inability to provide the necessary reasonable accommodations in a timely manner. Fingerprinting, drug and tuberculosis testing is required of all successful candidates new to the district. District employees and external applicants must upload proof of education and/or training with each application. Acceptable documents include copies of a high school diploma, GED (or equivalent), transcripts (official or unofficial), college degree(s), and/or training certificates. Applications submitted without the required documentation may be disqualified. All relevant experience must be clearly listed in the "Work Experience" section of the application, as resumes will not be considered. In compliance with California SB 1100, a valid California driver's license and automobile insurance are required only for positions in the classification where driving is an essential job function. Closing Date: August 11, 2026 at 11:59 P.M. PST