Carpenter, Plant Dept Bldg Maintenance & Repair, Temporary RB# 25-310

Buffalo Public Schools•Buffalo, NY

1d•$65

About The Position

An incumbent to a position in this class works as a Carpenter at the skilled craft worker level. The work involves responsibility for efficient and workmanlike performance of a variety of carpentry and miscellaneous building repairs and maintenance tasks requiring a good knowledge of the trade. General instructions are received regarding what tasks to perform permitting considerable leeway for planning the details of each assignment. Immediate supervision may be exercised assigned employees.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the materials, practices, tools, terminology and accident precautions of the trade
Ability to work from plans and specifications and to follow rough sketches
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to operate woodworking equipment
Ability to rig and work from scaffolds
Ability to layout work for self and others
Ability to get along well with others
Good motor, hand and eye coordination
Manual Dexterity
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position
Successful Completion of an Apprenticeship Program for Carpenter (4 years) and ONE YEAR of full-time experience as a Carpenter at the skilled craft worker (journeyman) level Certificate of Completion must be presented at the time of filing the application. OR (B) FIVE YEARS of full-time verifiable experience as a CARPENTER , ONE YEAR of which must have been at the skilled craft worker (Journeyman) level. Candidates who qualify under this provision must present at the time of application an affidavit(s) from an employer(s) verifying the above work experience, including one year at the skilled craft worker level. This affidavit must include dates of employment and duties performed.
Possession of a current NYS Drivers License, which must be presented at the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

Repairs cabinets, desks, chairs, tables and other office furniture
Repairs doors, window frames, floors, stair rails, machinery guards
Constructs and installs cabinets, bookcases, shelves, closets, platforms, posts, bulletin boards, benches, chutes and swings
Plans, designs, constructs and orders materials for new construction such as storage sheds, divider walls, garage and main door
Replaces window glass and cords
Makes and repairs screens
Sands and refinishes floors, desks, woodwork, chairs and tables
Builds forms for concrete work
Operates woodworking machinery such as lather, planer, drum and belt, sander, borer, rip, cross cut, bond, jig saw and morticus
Repairs and installs locks, lock cylinders and related door hardware
Requisitions the necessary materials and supplies as needed
Drives to and from work sites and vendor locations
Performs related work as required
Receives, reviews, assigns, monitors and processes work orders as required
Verifies and processes employee daily records including time cards, travel logs, accident/compensation reports, personnel evaluation reports and other records and reports as required
Consults with custodial engineers, administrators or vendors on required maintenance or repair activities needed in buildings or on equipment
Consults with architects, inspections and engineering staff in the preparation of construction documents