POSITION TITLE:  Carpenter / General Mainenance

FLSA:                      Non-Exempt

Location:               Maintenance

REPORTS TO:          Assistant Facilities Director

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  12-month employment with benefits as specified in the Classified Agreement.

PURPOSE:

Licensed carpenter skilled in performing tasks in accordance with standard practices and codes on a variety of building components throughout the District. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: identifying repair and/or replacement needs; installing, repairing, and/or upgrading building components in accordance with building codes; ensuring completion of projects and work orders in a timely manner with minimal supervision; assisting other skilled trades; maintaining District tools and equipment in an acceptable manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Installs, repairs and/or replaces and otherwise maintains District facilities (doors, windows, walls, select cabinetry, marker and tack boards, toilet partitions, ceiling grid, concrete, ramps, landings, stairs, etc.) in a timely manner to minimize disruptions.
• Operates and maintains a variety of hand tools (saws, drills, nailers, etc.) and equipment used in carpentry trade to accomplish tasks as assigned.
• Analyzes blue prints, schematics, and drawings and layout new construction.
• Estimates materials, labor, and/or equipment needed to complete assigned work for the purpose of obtaining necessary materials, time necessary and communicating needs with supervisor.
• Assist other trades in tasks as necessary.
• Obtains bids from contractors, if necessary, for select work and provides oversight of construction projects.
• Responds to emergency situations during and after hours in order to resolve immediate safety concerns and minimize disruptions.
• Maintain District resources (truck, tools, equipment etc.) in a serviceable and orderly fashion.
• Assist with snow removal, which may occur outside normal working hours.
• Other duties as assigned including but not limited to: moving furniture, chairs, risers and other District resources as requested.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Loads, transports and unloads a variety of furniture, supplies, copy paper and equipment within schools and/or school district.
• Orders, repairs, and replaces playground equipment, rubber tiles, swing chains, etc. to maintain playgrounds in safe condition for students.
• Delivers and spreads mulch at playgrounds to maintain proper mulch depth.
• Assembles/disassembles a variety of furniture and equipment.
• Periodically organizes remote warehouse space to verify quantities and ensure efficient material storage.
• Daily coordination with supervisor and/or other trades as necessary to complete projects and work orders efficiently.
• Participate in team meetings, and seminars as necessary to maintain certifications.
• Work from ladders and/or lifts to access elevated equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Journeyman license preferred / 4 years Commercil Carpenter experience.
• Good work attitude with a positive and pleasant disposition.
• Self-starter; able to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all staff
• Basic technological skills

Contact person: 
Human Resources
315 E Dunklin Street
Jefferson City MO 65101

573-659-3013

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION 
Applicants for admission or employment, students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees, sources of referral and applicants for employment, and all professional organizations that have entered into agreements with our School District are hereby notified that our School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.