Carpenter - Promotional and Open

Akron Public Schools•Akron, OH

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Carpenter performs skilled carpentry and building-maintenance work for Akron Public Schools to maintain a safe, functional environment for students and staff. The role involves repairing, constructing, modifying, and retrofitting school buildings, structures, furniture, and educational equipment; safely operating and maintaining carpentry tools and equipment; and completing related masonry, roofing, flooring, and general maintenance tasks. The employee maintains required records, prepares reports, estimates, and project plans, orders supplies, and supports long-range tool maintenance and replacement. The position also involves interacting with students, staff, parents, customers, the public, other departments, and school leadership; attending meetings and seminars; and delegating and supervising work when appropriate. The employee performs related duties as assigned by the Carpenter Foreman.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED.
At least three years of paid carpentry-trade experience related to building maintenance, including paid experience operating carpentry power equipment.
Valid State of Ohio Driver's License.
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, orally and in writing; listen actively; and solve problems.
Skill in concrete flat footer and foundation completion, block laying, floor, sidewall, and rafter framing, basic carpentry math, plastic laminating, and residential roofing.
Ability to use hand and power tools safely and to work with the general public as customers.
Ability to work independently and effectively with others.
Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, warnings, labels, schematics, diagrams, and blueprints.
Knowledge of carpentry methods, standard practices, occupational hazards, and trade safety precautions.
Skill in using trade tools, machinery, and equipment.
Knowledge of carpentry materials, including inspecting lumber for grade, quality, and suitability.

Responsibilities

Maintain Akron Public Schools buildings and provide a safe, functional environment for students and staff.
Repair, construct, modify, and retrofit structures and school facilities.
Perform carpentry work on floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, screens, fixtures, furniture, and drywall.
Set up and operate woodworking and power carpentry equipment safely; maintain, lubricate, and repair shop equipment.
Install, rebuild, or repair educational equipment, including chalkboards, bulletin boards, gym equipment, library furniture, desks, lockers, floor tile, and acoustic ceiling tile.
Perform cabinet work, furniture repair and refinishing, plastic-laminate work, and finish application.
Build concrete-block forms and perform related masonry tasks; perform framing and other construction work.
Repair roof leaks and prepare roof surfaces for waterproof coatings.
Erect or dismantle structures and scaffolding, including irregular scaffolding.
Grade lumber and fulfill materials requests for carpentry work.
Prepare project plans and estimates, order needed supplies and materials, and construct needed school items.
Meet with prospective customers about skill-development projects and meet with advisory committees to implement recommendations.
Prepare required reports and maintain accurate records.
Interact professionally with students, staff, parents, the public, other departments, school personnel, and school leadership.
Delegate and supervise work when appropriate, supervise lower-grade employees, and attend meetings and seminars as required.
Take precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities; maintain professional competence.
Crate machinery for shipment and perform related duties assigned by the Carpenter Foreman.