Job Details

JOB SUMMARY:
This position performs skilled finish and rough carpentry and cabinetry work in maintaining, repairing, and constructing furniture; and building fixtures and wooden frameworks for structures. Employees in this class perform carpentry duties necessary to construct and maintain structural woodwork and equipment by using standard carpenter tools and power-driven woodworking machinery and makes or repairs furniture and cabinets. Work assignments are received orally or in the form of sketches, blueprints, or written instructions, and employees apply personal knowledge and skills in completing such assignments. Most positions in this class involve scheduled visits to an assigned number of schools to review requests for carpentry work. Work is checked through personal inspection by supervisor and through discussions on difficult problems encountered. Supervision may be exercised over one or more assistants of a lesser grade.

REPORT TO:
Director of Maintenance and Grounds

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Repairs and maintains doors, floors, windows, roofs, stages, and other building fixtures.
• Adjusts, repairs, and replaces locks, door checks, hinges, and other hardware.
• Renovates offices and rooms; constructs ceilings and partitions and installs new paneling, floors, doors, shelves, and trim.
• Lays out, cuts, and joins lumber to construct the wooden framework for structures, including walls, floors, and roofs.
• Cuts, fits, and joins lumber in the construction of various furniture pieces and building fixtures such as cabinets, bookcases, desks, counters, bulletin boards, shelves, portable blackboards, doors, windows, and picture frames.
• Makes new parts, repairs, and builds chairs, tables, cabinets, and doors; operates power saws, electric drills, sanders, wood lathes, power joiners, planers, and other tools and equipment as part of shop operations.
• Repairs and replaces lockers and bleachers.
• As member of roof crew, removes skylights, repairs roofs, and installs gutters and downspouts.
• Cleans and patches tile floors, and occasionally lays tile.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or State Approved High School Equivalency. Experience in performing a variety of skilled carpentry tasks. Or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of standard methods, materials, and tools of the trade with particular emphasis on the maintenance of building fixtures or cabinetry.
• Working knowledge of carpentry construction work.
• Skilled in the use and care of hand and power tools of the trade.
• Skill in effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, lay out, and perform skilled carpentry work.
• Ability to read and follow work diagrams in maintenance and construction projects and to make accurate estimates on time and materials.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Current and valid Georgia commercial driver's license is required. Ability to work overtime as needed. Satisfactory completion of a job skills test may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) Ability to lift items weighing up to 100 pounds, work in inclement weather, and work from ladders, scaffolding, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee's physical presence at the workplace.

SALARY/ TERMS/ BENEFITS:

1. 239 day work year; 8 hours per day.
2. Salary Range: Pay Grade 120 $42,675.84 to $46,366.00 (placement on salary schedule based on years of related experience). The stated salary range reflects the opportunity for pay over the course of the employee's tenure. For External Candidates, the top salary is not a potential starting salary.
3. Excellent benefits package (including health insurance; dental and life insurance; employee assistance program); personal, annual and sick leave; membership in the Public School Retirement System.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Complete an online application.
2. Submit professional certificates, transcripts, and three (3) professional evaluations and/or reference letters respective to this position.
3. Submit a resume and cover letter.
4. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established. Applications/resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications will be considered.? Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly.? No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews.?

BIBB COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Bibb County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation so long as the accommodation does not create an undue financial hardship for the district. A complete list of physical demands associated with the position can be obtained from HR.