Carpenter

Carpenter IITo perform carpentry craftwork and repair related to new construction and renovation relating to maintaining all facilities of Kanawha County Schools.Constructs and repairs structural woodwork and equipment in schools, working from blueprints, drawings, or oral instructions. Builds, repairs, and installs counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, building framework, and trim, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools. Installs glass in windows, doors, and partitions. Installs and/or replaces damaged ceiling tile, floor tile, and wall coverings. Builds cabinets and other wooden equipment in carpenter shop, using woodworking machines, such as saws, shaper, and jointer. Install items, such as window shades, venetian blinds, and curtain rods, wall fans, and door locks for schools. Performs renovation and remodeling of an existing facility, such as removing walls, putting in doorways or windows. Performs general repair work to maintain facilities, the construction of buildings primarily wood or masonry construction (as required when such construction is not contracted). Maintains records of time, materials and costs of work projects. May indirectly supervise of other crafts and maintenance men on construction projects. Maintains regular attendance. Maintain a working relationship with co-workers and building principals in completing work orders and in resolving conflicts between school being in session and the work to be done. Attends in-services and workshops as directed. Follows all safety rules and regulations and uses prescribed personal protective equipment. Maintains confidentiality. Continuously improves processes.High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code 18A-2-5; Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code 18-5-15c; Meet the definition of "Qualifications" in WV Code 18A-4-8b; demonstrated competency, pursuant to WV Code 18A-4-8e (state-approved competency test) as required. Must be in an apprenticeship program in carpentry and preferably 3 to 5 years' experience in the carpenter crafts.Ability to use of all hand tools of the carpentry craft plus the power tools such as saws, drills, mortise machines, routers and electric planes. Ability to read and work from plans, drawings and blueprints as appropriate to the trade.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see, climb a ladder a minimum of six feet and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job the employee may frequently lift and or move up to 70 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus.The temperature in the work environment can range from below freezing when working outdoors to in excess of 90F when working in the furnace room or kitchen areas or on roof tops. The work surface can be slippery when mopping/stripping floors or completing snow removal.