Carpenter I Journeyman - Maintenance bei Mesa Unified School District 4

• Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of 2024 Best Employers in Arizona.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Job Summary:

To repair, construct and alter wooden structures throughout the district to be completed safely and within established time frames.

Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all new contract employees who work in Transportation.  Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.

Candidates must complete an on-line. 

Key Responsibilities:

This section outlines the primary duties and key responsibilities required for this role, detailing the essential tasks and functions necessary to perform the job successfully, with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Repair, construct and alter wooden structures (i.e. partitions, counters, doors, prefab furniture, window frames, concrete forms, furnish door hardware and suspended ceiling systems)
• Perform mill and cabinet work; build closets, bookcases and shelving
• Install acoustical tiles, floor tile, baseboard and trim, ceramic tile, tack boards and marker boards
• Operate floor sanding equipment, lathes, planes, joiners, band saws, power tools and other woodworking equipment
• Cut glass for desk tops; cut and/or install mirrors; repair existing windows
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Perform repairs to various types or roof systems (i.e. build-up, shingles and single-ply)
• May prepare working drawings from sketches
• May direct the work of helpers
• Help write job scopes and specifications
• May supervise outside contractors
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools 

Required Qualifications:

To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary. 

Education: 

• High school education or equivalent required
• Valid Arizona driver’s license

Experience: 

• Minimum five years’ carpenter experience
• Experience with and Working knowledge of tools, materials, methods and safe working practices of the carpenter trade

Skills & Competencies:

This section outlines the critical skills and competencies required to excel in this role, enabling effective performance, adaptability, and consistent achievement of job responsibilities.

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Ability to read and work from blueprints and to layout work assignment
• Ability to care for equipment and tools
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, gmail, etc)
• Ability to lift and /or to move up to 100 pounds and to work at various heights
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) and to work well with coworkers and district personnel
• Ability to work overtime and to change schedules with minimal notice; willingness to work non-regular hours (weekends, night shift, swing shift, holidays) 

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

This section outlines the work environment and physical conditions associated with this role. It includes information on whether the job involves working in an office, classroom, or other settings, and if there are physical activities like standing, walking, or lifting. 

• Carpenters work inside classrooms, hallways, and offices as well as outside on playgrounds, athletic facilities, and school exteriors
• Work takes place in various buildings, including elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as administrative offices
• Exposure to dust, wood particles, adhesives, paints, and other construction materials
• Use of power tools, saws, drills, and heavy machinery; working on ladders, scaffolding, or lifts; risk of cuts, bruises, or back injuries
• Bending, kneeling, crawling, and climbing ladders or scaffolding.
• Ability to lift and /or to move up to 100 pounds and to work at various heights 

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: 

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.