Carpenter

Hamilton County Schools • Chattanooga, TN

246d

About The Position

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County. Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030. The purpose of this job is to perform skilled work associated with the construction of wood or metal structures, construction/repair of buildings and furniture, various woodworking projects, locksmith work, and other department projects.

Requirements

• Vocational/Technical degree or Apprenticeship in Carpentry.
• Three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes residential/commercial carpentry, locksmith work, welding/fabrication, building construction, and general building maintenance.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Random drug testing required.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally.
• Ability to train and direct the work of electrician technicians and assistant(s).
• Ability to use the required equipment and tools to complete job assignments.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, blueprints, diagrams, maps, and other documents.
• Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to calculate decimals and percentages.
• Ability to work in adverse weather and environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Acts in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner at all times.
• Creates a customer-focused climate and provides quality services and support to school and other stakeholders.
• Complies with applicable district, state, and federal codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Performs carpentry and locksmith work on school buildings, equipment, systems, and related facilities.
• Constructs, installs, repairs, and/or refinishes wood structures, cabinetry, furniture, and structural woodwork.
• Coordinates projects with other trade/craft employees or outside contractors as required.
• Ensures compliance of physical structures, equipment/system operations, and repair/maintenance activities with applicable laws and regulations.
• Responds to work orders or work requests to conduct various repair/maintenance projects as assigned.
• Calculates/estimates time and material needed to complete projects.
• Plans work activities to minimize down time in classrooms, offices, or other work areas.
• Conducts maintenance inspections of buildings, equipment, and facilities to identify necessary repairs.
• Reports potentially hazardous or dangerous situations to supervisor.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Performs various skilled, semi-skilled, and manual tasks associated with carpentry projects and other department projects.
• Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department projects.
• Inspects/tests machinery, equipment and parts for proper operations.
• Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition.
• Transports, loads and unloads various equipment and materials used in projects.
• Reads and interprets maps, diagrams and blueprints.
• Communicates through the proper channels to keep supervisor and other appropriate personnel informed of impending problems or events of unusual nature.
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees, students, and other individuals.
• Works collaboratively with school staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders.
• Attends work and arrives to work on time.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law.
• Attends meetings as needed.
• Travels to school locations and other locations throughout the district to perform job tasks.
• Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
• Directs and inspects the work of carpenter assistant(s) as assigned.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, purchase vouchers, warehouse requisitions, accident reports, on-the-job accident reports, time cards, or other documents.
• Monitors inventory of equipment and supplies; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed