Westside Community Schools

Service Center

Building Services Job Description

POSITION:                Carpenter – District Wide (Category VI)       

                                    Full-Time – 12 months per year

                                    Approx. Shift Time:  Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

SUPERVISOR:        Director of Building Services

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Five years’ verifiable experience as a commercial building maintenance carpenter
• Five years’ verifiable experience: installing drywall, concrete flatwork, framing

      carpentry, flooring installation, laminate counters, and painting/staining

• Verifiable experience installing and repairing building hardware, including locks & doors
• Ability to read working drawings & plans, and ability to create simple drawings
• Self-starter capable of planning, implementing, and evaluating carpentry repair and/or

      projects

• Understand, communicate and implement oral and written instructions
• Successful completion of locksmith course preferred but not required
• Ability to climb ladders to a distance of 30 feet while carrying tools & supplies weighing

      up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to lift and carry 70 lbs. to a distance of 50 feet or more
• Physically able to perform tasks under working conditions which require walking,

     standing, lifting, carrying, and bending over for long periods of time

• Ability to work with or without supervision, follow directions, operate work order system,

      etc.

• Must be flexible and willing to adjust quickly to the changing demands of a busy rural/

      urban school district

• Must work well with the public, staff, students, supervisors, etc.
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Remodel, repair, modify or construct building facilities, furniture, cabinets, etc.
• Install, repair, and maintain building hardware and locks
• Operate forklift, skid loader, tractors and miscellaneous construction equipment
• Plan and manage assigned projects around classroom schedules, etc.
• Purchase building materials, supplies and equipment as needed
• Prepare estimates as needed
• Maintain adequate inventory of building and maintenance supplies
• Work with other district staff on door hardware, locksmith duties, etc.
• Responsible for the overall cleanliness, appearance, and maintenance of assigned work

      areas

• Snow removal using a truck mounted snow plow, and able to use a snow blower & snow

      shovel (overtime is at times required to complete this task)

• Perform all tasks in a safe manner in compliance with local, state and federal regulations
• All other duties as assigned

Application Process: Online 

Westside Community Schools is an EEO employer