CarpenterCalhoun County ISD

Reports to:  Director of Maintenance and Foreman                           

Primary Purpose: 

Under general supervision, perform skilled work in construction, alteration, repair, and installation 

of fixtures, buildings, and structures throughout the district. Maintain district structures and furniture

 in attractive and safe conditions.

Qualifications: 

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas driver’s license

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in carpentry

Ability to use hand and power tools

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to read blueprints and diagrams

Ability to measure and perform mathematical calculations

Ability to work independently

Major Responsibilities and Duties:   

Maintenance and Repair

1. Plan and complete construction of cabinets, shelves, and partitions from initial layout to

assembly following oral instructions, plans, specifications, blueprints, and work orders.

2. Select material and hardware and calculate time and materials estimates.

3. Fabricate, repair, and replace doors, windows, floorin, ceiling materials, glass building hardware, screens, plastic laminate, ect.

4. Construct and repair outdoor equipment including playground equipment, fences, gates, bleachers, ect.

5. Detect needed repairs on buildings, grounds, and equipment by following established inspection procedures. 

6. Replace, repair, and finish furniture, cabinets, fixtures, woodwork, ect. 

7. Assist with the installation and moving of portable buildings including constructing steps and installing 

             underpinning.

8. Receive and complete work orders.

9. Maintain accurate records on material and labor used.

10. Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean and remove scraps and lumbers as needed. 

11. Work with building principals and supervisors to complete projects.

12. Respond to emergency calls as needed.

 Safety

13. Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.

14. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.

15. Ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.

16. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including

lifting and climbing.

12. Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor immediately.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Garden tools; small hand tools; power tools; heavy equipment including backhoe, tractor, grader; and power mower; light truck or van

Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions

Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving

Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis

Environment: Work outside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration; exposure to chemical (herbicides and fertilizer) and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent district wide travel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress