Carpenter I

Craven County Schools•New Bern, NC

About The Position

An employee in this class performs simple tasks in the field of carpentry. The appearance and finish of work produced at this level is not critical. Examples of such work are building and repairing frameworks, scaffolds, supports, and simple wooden articles. The employee is given specific instructions for work to be done. A higher level employee is available to assist in solving any problems that may arise. Since work is closely checked while in progress, errors of any serious consequence are unlikely to occur. Direct supervision is given to employees at this level.

Requirements

Some aptitude for carpentry work demonstrated in prior work, school experience or personal activities.
Some knowledge of methods of carpentry work.
Some skill in using tools to cut and join wooden materials.
Ability to follow simple written instructions.
Ability to follow oral instructions with little need for repitition
Employee must have verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner.
Must possess clarity of vision at varying distances to perform various work assignments.
Standing and walking for extended periods of time are done on a continual basis and dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of specialized tools and equipment is a must.
There will be a large degree of reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally with occasional bending, kneeling, or crouching.
Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling object(s) weighing up to 75 pounds is also a physical requirement of this position.
Job performance may include climbing ladders and working from heights as necessary.
Valid driver’s license