Carpenter

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Carpenter

Date Posted:
1/14/2026

Location:
Facilities Management Department

Date Available:
03/02/2026

Closing Date:
04/23/2026 Note: Unless otherwise stated, all vacancies with a specific closing date close at 9:00 PM Alaska time.

This position includes a $2,000 new hire bonus, which is paid after the successful completion of the first 30 days of employment.

In addition to the new hire incentive, this position also offers a $1,000 retention bonus, payable in July upon the successful completion of the current fiscal year.

Job Summary: The Carpenter is responsible for the construction, maintenance, and repair of District facilities and fixtures made of wood and other materials. This position requires skill in carpentry techniques, the ability to interpret plans and specifications, and the ability to work independently while ensuring compliance with applicable building codes and safety standards.

New Hire Starting Hourly Rate: Grade 12: $33.03 - $37.12 DOE
Internal Hourly Rate: Determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement
Work Day: 7.5 hours per day
Work Year: 12 months
Bargaining unit : Education Support Staff Association (ESSA)

Total Compensation: At Step 1, this position offers estimated total compensation of up to $92,024, including base wages and benefits, with additional earning potential as experience and pay steps increase.

Job Qualifications/Requirements (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position):

1. High school diploma or equivalent, and completion of a vocational-technical school or recognized apprenticeship program in carpentry.
2. Two (2) years of journeyman-level carpentry experience, or equivalent experience demonstrating journeyman-level ability.
3. Knowledge of current carpentry techniques and applicable building and fire codes; basic math and algebra.
4. Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from blueprints, specifications, and operating and maintenance manuals.
5. Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
6. Ability to make sound decisions; follow safe work practices; work under adverse environmental conditions; and plan, lay out, and complete complex assignments.
7. Ability to operate a wide range of hand tools, power tools, and equipment and perform heavy lifting (minimum 70 lbs.).
8. Valid State of Alaska driver's license and any required state certificates or licenses necessary to perform carpentry work.

This position offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Accrued sick and personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and audio
• Retirement (PERS)

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Attachment(s):

• 12 - Carpenter 1.13.2026.pdf
• ESSA Salary Schedule - 2025-2026.pdf