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The Camden City School District is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join our team. As a Carpenter, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to the maintenance and repair of our facilities, including carpentry, masonry, painting, and welding.

• Expedite all work orders assigned in accordance with directions provided by the Facilities Manager
• Keep records on all projects in a manner set up by the Facilities Manager and maintain accounting records properly
• Perform carpentry tasks, including reading blueprints or technical diagrams, remaining in compliance with current National Building Code, and utilizing blueprints and manufacturer's installation manuals to complete assigned projects
• Perform masonry tasks, including laying building materials, such as concrete and brick, and constructing or repairing surfaces or structures
• Perform painting tasks, including preparing surfaces prior to beginning work, painting a variety of surfaces, and protecting all nearby furnishings and building materials before and during every painting job
• Perform welding tasks, including reading blueprints and drawings, determining the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements, and welding components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrate knowledge related to modern carpentry, painting, masonry, and welding, including related practices, materials, and equipment
• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures, including TIG and MMA
• Four (4) years' experience in the mechanics/maintenance craft
• Valid New Jersey Driver's License
• Possess a Black Seal License or must obtain one within two (2) years of employment
• Ability to perform tasks relating to other industry trades, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, etc.
• Knowledge of basic regulations governing safety relating to the mechanics/maintenance craft
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with internal and external customers
• Ability to perform tasks that require frequent heavy lifting
• Focused on safety and security of District staff and students
• Experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, E-mail
• Required criminal history background check, physical and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

• Frequently moves items weighing up to 50 pounds to pack, load, and deliver orders; exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Frequently lifts items weighing up to 50 pounds, including raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position
• Frequently bends and twists holding items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Climbing/balancing - maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces
• Stooping - bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist
• Crouching - bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine
• Reaching - extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Subject to atmospheric conditions including fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
• Subject to extreme temperatures (temperatures below 32 degrees or above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour, which may be exacerbated by wind and/or humidity)

• Equity for All Students
• Respect and Humility
• Evidence-based
• Communication & Collaboration
• Solutions-oriented