Craft Apprentice (Carpenter)

Position: Craft Apprentice (Carpenter)

Department: Facility Services

Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt

Immediate Supervisor(s): Director of Facility Services

Pay Grade: Per Compensation Manual

Days Employed: Per Compensation Manual

POSITION SUMMARY :

Maintain district facilities in attractive and safe condition

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education/Certification:

Clear and valid Texas driver’s license

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in carpentry

Ability to use hand and power tools

Ability to follow written and verbal instruction

Ability to measure and perform mathematical calculations

Ability to work independently to complete work orders and projects

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years experience as a skilled carpenter

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Access and complete needed repairs on buildings, grounds, and equipment by following established inspection and maintenance procedures

Select material and hardware & calculate time and material estimates

Receive and complete work orders

Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean and excess materials are removed

Safety:

Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition

Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing

Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures

Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor

Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities

Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures

EXPECTATIONS OF MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard carpentry equipment including small hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments; ladders, lifts, light truck or van

Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving

Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis

Environment: Work outside and inside on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and material, noise, vibration, and electrical hazards. Work around machinery with moving parts, may work alone, work irregular hours, occasional prolonged hours, frequent district-wide travel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

Professional Dress: Uniform shirt provided