Carpenter 1 presso Johnston County Public Schools

Johnston County Public Schools

POSITION: Carpenter I 

Pay Grade: 57

LOCATION: Facility Services

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 Months

JOB Description:  Performs a variety of general carpentry, maintenance, and repair work on the building and school grounds in order to enhance the instructional environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:  High School graduate or equivalent with experience in maintenance, new construction, and/or the use of hand and power tools preferred. Ability to consistently follow directions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs general carpentry in the construction, repair or alteration of roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, and screens.
• Selects, cuts and trims lumber to size, and other appropriate work according to oral or written specifications. 
• Operates, adjusts, and maintains power tools and equipment. 

• Replaces glass in doors and windows. 

• Builds and repairs doors, tables, chairs, and desks. 

• Repairs blinds; installs and/or removes white boards and cork boards. 

• Assists in changing fluorescent light tubes.

• Performs heavy tasks for considerable periods of time. 

• Works Independently and/or as part of a team.

• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement; supports and exhibits organizational core values of caring, respect, integrity, dependability, responsibility, being customer driven, and valuing diversity.

• Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment.
• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of grasping, kneeling, sitting, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, talking, seeing, hearing, and repetitive motion.
• Must be able to climb and regularly work from ladders, lifts, and scaffolding.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds on occasion and 30 pounds repetitively.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid NC driver’s license.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, teachers, students, administrators, community leaders, agency representatives, and others.
• Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.

DEADLINE: Open until filled. 

DISCLAIMERS: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

Johnston County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the employment of individuals or promotion of employees on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin or disability.