Carpenter I at Fairfax County Public Schools

Required

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) certificate.
• One (1) year of experience in carpentry at the apprentice II or equivalent level.
• Possession of an appropriate, valid motor vehicle operator's license with a good driving record.
• May be required to work an evening and/or night shift on a regular or rotating basis, accept call-back overtime or regular overtime, and/or agree to assume an emergency call-out list status.
• Knowledge of methods and skills in the use of carpentry equipment, materials, and tools.
• Knowledge of common hazards and necessary safety precautions.
• Knowledge of local, state, and national codes.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, diagrams, sketches, blueprints, and manufacturers' manuals.
• Capability to estimate time and material needs, determine when the repair is not economically practical, and perform routine tasks and arithmetic computations.

Preferred

• Completion of an acceptable apprentice-level training program.

1. Constructs new building structures or additions.
2. Disassembles temporary buildings for relocation and reassembly at a new site.
3. Makes carpentry repairs on roofs, walls, floors, steps, thresholds, and handrails.
4. Repairs or replaces doors, windows, and associated hardware.
5. In an emergency, secures buildings when doors cannot be closed or windows are broken.
6. Fits and installs interior and exterior trim.
7. Hangs blackboards, bulletin boards, signs, and fire extinguisher boards.
8. Installs or repairs counters, shelves, and sink tops.
9. Repairs bleachers.
10. Constructs forms for concrete work.
11. May perform such duties as installing ceiling tiles, blinds and black-out curtains, lockers, Formica, and linoleum.
12. Performs work on-site or in a shop.
13. Drives a vehicle to and from locations and keeps the vehicle supplied with tools and materials.
14. Performs operator maintenance on the vehicle and keeps it in orderly condition.
15. Keeps records and makes reports of work accomplished and materials used.
16. Performs other related duties as required or assigned.