Carpenter - Burlington School District

Burlington School District•Burlington, VT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Burlington School District is seeking an energetic individual to fill out Carpenter position to support our Grounds Maintenance Team. Carpentry/Grounds Maintenance personnel are non-exempt/hourly positions that report to the Director of Property Services. This position is a member of the AFSCME union, under the Property Services Employees master agreement. The Carpentry/Grounds Maintenance personnel at the Burlington School District work to provide a variety of carpentry, maintenance and grounds services to meet the needs of the school district. The ideal candidate will be a team player with a positive attitude, reliable transportation and good time management skills.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated aptitude and ability to meet responsibilities outlined.
Ability to maintain a valid State Driver's license.
Ability to follow instructions from supervisors or senior maintenance workers.
Knowledge of general carpentry and repair.
Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to adapt to changing work priorities.
Ability to meet deadlines and schedules.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to perform work requiring moderate to heavy labor.

Nice To Haves

Team player with a positive attitude.
Reliable transportation.
Good time management skills.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of carpentry, maintenance and grounds services.
Perform playground repair and inspections.
Perform painting.
Build, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures.
Assist with grounds maintenance.
Install drywall.
Lay down floors.
Build cabinets.
Complete various types of construction from putting up shades to building a gate.
Install and inspect equipment, appliances, or machines.
Operate commercial ground equipment such as dump trucks, plows, tractors, front-end loaders, zero-turn mowers, snow blowers, chainsaws, and hedge trimmers.
Operate a variety of tools, machinery, and equipment, including hand and power tools used in ground maintenance such as shovels, rakes, axes, brooms, forks, leaf blowers, and other tools.
Troubleshoot issues to determine necessary repairs.
Perform general repairs that do not require a specialized technician, such as repairing drywall, painting, and repairing doors and other building fixtures.
Follow all safety rules, policies, and regulations.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Maintain accountability in maintaining assigned tools and equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.