POSITION PURPOSE:

Under occasional supervision, performs supervisory and administrative work in general carpentry to ensure necessary projects are completed in an efficient and timely manner. Work involves performing a variety of skilled carpentry repair tasks requiring some knowledge of building trade skills. Duties require working with the administration in determining project requirements, project cost assessments, and course of action for skilled carpentry projects. Employee must exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative in performing assigned duties. Employee must also exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with subordinate workers, supervisors, and various department heads.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of the standard methods, materials and equipment employed in carpentry and painting work.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization and administration.
• General knowledge of all building trade skills.
• General knowledge of the occupational hazards of building trades work and the associated safety precautions.
• Skill in the use and care of a variety of hand and power tools necessary to perform carpentry and painting work.
• Skill in estimating project costs and effort.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and assign workers as appropriate.
• Ability to understand and work from blueprints and specifications.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time as required by work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from high school, 3 to 5 years of experience in construction or building maintenance and painting; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles
• Must possess or be able to hold applicable licensure or certification to operate heavy equipment, fork lifts, pick up and dump trucks, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates activities involving constructing, erecting, installing, and repairing structures, fixtures, and equipment associated with skilled carpentry functions.
• Directs carpenters in the installation and maintenance of hardware and glass.
• Supervises workers engaged in pouring concrete into wooden forms.
• Inspects buildings, desks, cabinets, tables, and other wooden structures and equipment in school facilities.
• Assigns workers to projects as necessary by workload.
• Solicits bids and supervises work of sub-contractors in carpentry related projects.
• Performs skilled carpentry associated with the renovation and construction projects.
• Performs carpentry repairs on exteriors and interiors of facilities; repairs and replaces doors, window sills, door locks, cabinets, drawers, etc.
• Performs minor electrical repair tasks; installs minor electrical equipment.
• Performs administrative duties associated with work orders and scheduling staff to ensure projects are completed.
• Operates and performs routine maintenance and up-keep of equipment and tools.
• Ensure needed supplies and equipment to complete assigned tasks are available.
• Conduct periodic inventory of all tools and equipment assigned to personnel of the trade; maintain a computerized listing of such inventory; ensures each technician conduct a quarterly inventory of tools and equipment assigned and submits the required report to the director within two weeks of completing such inventory.
• Have considerable knowledge of the operational capabilities of the District’s computerized work order system and is able to provide assistance as needed to subordinates working in the trade.
• Considerable knowledge of all department operating procedures to include but not limited to the work order procedures, credit card procedures, International Standard Organization (ISO) procedures, and other departmental procedures developed and implemented.
• Responsible for ensuring all trade personnel are trained in the proper use of all materiel handling and heavy operating equipment assigned to the section.
• Responsible for ensuring all automotive equipment assigned the section is operated and maintained as outlined in applicable district’s procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance