Carpenter Position

Carpenter Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Carpenter to join our team at the Camden City School District. As a Carpenter, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to carpentry, masonry, painting, and welding.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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
• Read blueprints or technical diagrams
• Remain in compliance with current National Building Code
• Utilize blueprints and manufacturer's installation manuals to complete assigned projects
• Follow blueprints and plans to construct projects and build structures
• Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding
• Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, fiberglass, drywall, and other materials
• Prepare drawings and mock-ups for carpentry and construction projects
• Select and evaluate materials for defects
• Lay building materials, including concrete and brick, and construct or repair surfaces or structures
• Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools
• Align forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patch voids; and cut and mold expansion joints and edges
• Fabricate, alter, repair, and maintain walls, sidewalks, curbs, floors, showers, sink counters, partitions, and other related structures or surfaces
• Lay blocks or bricks following blueprints, plans, or drawings
• Determine work requirements and sequence of masonry/tile assignments through review of work orders, plans, or drawings
• Lay out work using chalk lines, plumb bobs, tapes, squares, and levels
• Mix cement using hoes, cement-mixing equipment, and/or hand tools
• Cut or break bricks and concrete using hammers, powered abrasive saws, paving breakers, drills, and/or hand tools
• Prepare surfaces prior to beginning work
• Paint a variety of surfaces (e.g. buildings, parking lot markings, floors, lockers, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining facilities in an attractive, safe, and usable condition
• Protect all nearby furnishings and building materials before and during every painting job, including carpets, cabinetry, outlet covers, lighting fixtures and landscaping
• Prepare a variety of surfaces (e.g. cleaning, sanding, patching, masking, nail holes, cracks, joints, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that they are ready for painting and/or refinishing
• Remove graffiti (e.g. cleaning walls, graffiti removal, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing vandalism and maintaining attractive facilities
• Match paint samples for touch-ups and other small projects
• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Set up components for welding according to specifications
• Cut and join metals and other materials to put together mechanical structures or parts with great precision
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively
• Recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, including Public Employee Occupational Safety and Health Act (PEOSHA) regulations, practice safe work habits
• Utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions the appropriate administrator
• Be available when called upon by the Supervisor or Central Administrators after the regular work day
• Will be required to support projects and initiatives in other departments throughout CCSD on an as-needed basis
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Supervisor's designee

Physical Requirements:

• 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)

Core Values:

• We are seeking individuals who will exemplify the District's core values: Equity for All Students, Respect and Humility, Evidence-based, Communication & Collaboration, and Solutions-oriented

Reports to and Evaluated By:

• Facilities Manager, Maintenance

Salary, Employment Period, and Union Affiliation:

• Salary Range: Communications Workers of America (CWA) Mechanic E Salary Scale
• Employment Period: Twelve months, non-tenureable position
• Union Affiliation: Communications Workers of America

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