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Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Carpenter Date Posted: 12/7/2022 Location: Camden, NJ Date Available: Immediately Closing Date: Until Filled The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Carpenter. n our District, we put students first. Our vision: all Camden students will attend a high quality school where they are valued, challenged, and prepared for college and careers that positively impact their community and the world. High quality schools have a great teacher in every classroom, are housed in safe, clean buildings equipped to meet the needs of 21st century learners, with the support of an efficient and effective Central Office. All this is possible only with the right team members in place, working together with partners and the community to provide all students the academic, social, and emotional supports needed to succeed in school and beyond. Read more here. JOB OVERVIEW: The Carpenter works directly under the supervision of the Facilities Manager, Maintenance, and has responsibility for tools, equipment, and completing all projects in a workmanlike manner. REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma or equivalent • Demonstrate knowledge related to modern carpentry, painting, masonry, and welding (preferred), including related practices, materials, and equipment • Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MMA etc.) preferred • Four (4) years' experience in the mechanics/maintenance craft • Valid New Jersey Driver's License • Possess a Black Seal License or must obtain one within two (2) years of employment • Ability to perform tasks relating to other industry trades preferred (i.e. electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, etc.). • Knowledge of basic regulations governing safety relating to the mechanics/maintenance craft • Ability to effectively interact and communicate with internal and external customers • Ability to perform tasks that require frequent heavy lifting • Focused on safety and security of District staff and students • Experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, E-mail • Required criminal history background check, physical and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES Major responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to: • Expedite all work orders assigned in accordance with directions provided by Facilities Manager • Keep records on all projects in a manner set up by the Facilities Manager and maintain accounting records properly Carpentry • Read blueprints or technical diagrams • Remain in compliance with current National Building Code • Utilize blueprints and manufacturer's installation manuals to complete assigned projects • Follow blueprints and plans to construct projects and build structures • Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding • Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, fiberglass, drywall, and other materials • Prepare drawings and mock-ups for carpentry and construction projects • Select and evaluate materials for defects Masonry • Lay building materials, including concrete and brick, and construct or repair surfaces or structures • Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools • Align forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patch voids; and cut and mold expansion joints and edges • Fabricate, alter, repair, and maintain walls, sidewalks, curbs, floors, showers, sink counters, partitions, and other related structures or surfaces • Lay blocks or bricks following blueprints, plans, or drawings • Determine work requirements and sequence of masonry/tile assignments through review of work orders, plans, or drawings • Lay out work using chalk lines, plumb bobs, tapes, squares, and levels • Mix cement using hoes, cement-mixing equipment, and/or hand tools • Cut or break bricks and concrete using hammers, powered abrasive saws, paving breakers, drills, and/or hand tools Painting • Prepare surfaces prior to beginning work • Paint a variety of surfaces (e.g. buildings, parking lot markings, floors, lockers, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining facilities in an attractive, safe, and usable condition • Protect all nearby furnishings and building materials before and during every painting job, including carpets, cabinetry, outlet covers, lighting fixtures and landscaping • Prepare a variety of surfaces (e.g. cleaning, sanding, patching, masking, nail holes, cracks, joints, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that they are ready for painting and/or refinishing • Remove graffiti (e.g. cleaning walls, graffiti removal, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing vandalism and maintaining attractive facilities • Match paint samples for touch-ups and other small projects Welding (preferred) • Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures • Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements • Set up components for welding according to specifications • Cut and join metals and other materials to put together mechanical structures or parts with great precision • Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded • Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces • Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead) • Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps • Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws General • Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices • Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills • Communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively • Recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, including Public Employee Occupational Safety and Health Act (PEOSHA) regulations, practice safe work habits • Utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions the appropriate administrator • Be available when called upon by the Supervisor or Central Administrators after the regular work day • Will be required to support projects and initiatives in other departments throughout CCSD on an as-needed basis • Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Supervisor's designee PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Frequently moves items weighing up to 50 pounds to pack, load, and deliver orders; exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects • Frequently lifts items weighing up to 50 pounds, including raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position • Frequently bends and twists holding items weighing up to 50 pounds • Climbing/balancing - maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces • Stooping - bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist • Crouching - bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine • Reaching - extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction • Subject to atmospheric conditions including fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation • Subject to extreme temperatures (temperatures below 32 degrees or above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour, which may be exacerbated by wind and/or humidity) CORE VALUES We are seeking individuals who will exemplify the District's core values: Equity for All Students We make decisions and implement policies that honor all students' needs and empower our students and their families. We believe in equality of opportunity-all students deserve a fair shot. Respect and Humility We serve our community by recognizing the strengths, experiences, and perspectives of others. We humbly recognize our own limitations and incorporate lessons we gain from our reflective practice. Evidence-based We use evidence to inform decisions and to ensure that we are accountable to our students and families. Communication & Collaboration We communicate openly and work collaboratively, recognizing that getting to the best possible decisions requires input from others. Honest communications build trust and establish a community that assumes best intentions. Solutions-oriented With respect for the complexity of this work and the history that precedes us, we focus on persistence, resourcefulness, and inclusiveness to drive toward solutions. REPORTS TO & EVALUATED BY • Facilities Manager, Maintenance SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD, AND UNION AFFILIATION Salary Range: • Communications Workers of America (CWA) Mechanic E Salary Scale Employment Period • Twelve months, non-tenureable position Union Affiliation • Communications Workers of America (Pending availability of funds and State Superintendent's approval) THE CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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Assistant Carpenter

Responsibilities include construction projects throughout the organization. Ability to work with other trades as required in completing projects. Expected skills include, but are not limited to, experience in carpentry, light plumbing, drywall, roofing, masonry, concrete, flooring, and painting. SCOPE OF DUTIES: • Gather and maintain accurate records of work orders completed, including time and materials. • Coordinate with Maintenance Mechanics as needed to address emergency services requests. • Assist with maintenance to ensure that all the agency's buildings meet local codes and are in compliance. • Ensure the completion of specific projects as assigned by the Superintendent of Maintenance. • Pick up and deliver necessary materials and supplies as needed or requested by the Superintendent of Maintenance. • Ensure the care and safekeeping of all department tools and equipment, completing inventory as requested by the Superintendent of Maintenance. • Respond to on-call emergency services as needed • Report all unsafe or potentially hazardous conditions immediately to the Foreman or Superintendent of Construction and Maintenance • Keep an accurate record of petty cash and submit monthly all receipts and forms per policy • Interact (verbally and non-verbally with clients, staff, and outside contacts professionally with respect and courtesy with clients, staff, and outside contacts with respect and courtesy. • Maintain client and staff confidentiality in compliance with administrative policies and procedures. • Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings, supervisory conferences, training sessions, and meetings as required. • Other duties as assigned ESSENTIAL REQUIRED SKILLS: • A working knowledge of other construction trades, including electrical, plumbing, roofing, masonry, painting, excavation, site work, and structural steel. • Project Schedules and maintaining them. • OSHA 10-hour course. If you don’t currently have this certification, you must be willing and able to pass the course requirements. Experience Required • A minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Previous work experience in various construction trades for a minimum of 5 years is essential. Communication and written skills are essential. Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to meet agency standards. Education Required • High School or better Licenses & Certifications Required • Valid Drivers License Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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Carpentry Crew - Full-time / Part-time

We are Archadeck Outdoor Living, North America's leading designer and builder of outdoor living spaces such as decks, porches, sunrooms, and shade structures. We have jobs in and around Cherry Hill, NJ north to Bordentown, east to Pemberton Twp., south to Shamong, west to Pennsauken, and everywhere in between, including Mt. Laurel, Marlton, Moorestown, Medford, Mount Holly, Collingswood, Chesterfield, Haddonfield, Voorhees, Burlington, Lumberton and Sicklerville. We seek construction professionals with established carpentry expertise to work on our residential building & remodeling projects. You will primarily be responsible for delivering the finished product to the satisfaction of the contract specifications, customer expectations, building officials, and the Archadeck franchise. Previous carpentry experience with residential projects is required, as are strong interpersonal communication skills, excellent customer service skills and a strong work ethic and the ability to follow our documented processes. We pay our sub-contract carpenters by the job, and our pay is based on $40-$50 per man-hour ($80-$100 per 2-man crew hour) depending on experience. We pay promptly and will pay you interim payments, based on your progress. RESPONSIBILITIES • Coordinate your employees to ensure they understand and work to construction drawings in compliance with the specified details • Check construction drawings with sales design drawings to ensure adequacy and accuracy of information • Check materials delivered against take-off and inform franchisee of shortages to allow for the prompt delivery of missing items and uninterrupted workflow • Establish and follow a schedule with the franchisee • Maintain an orderly job site by cleaning up daily and assuring safety practices are utilized • Maintain positive relations with customers • Refer all problems to the franchisee for resolution • Contact franchisee if necessary to resolve immediately • Comply with the Subcontractor Agreement as signed QUALIFICATIONS • Clean and neat appearance • Good communication and people skills • Willing to learn and follow documented processes • Ability to work specified details and quality assurance checklist independently • A thorough background in good carpentry techniques, framing, and trim, exterior and interior, the foundation through roof • Ability to read and interpret plans and check take-offs • Ability to lay out footings or foundations • Ability to determine elevations Compensation: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour Founded in 1980, Archadeck Outdoor Living is North America's largest designer and builder of custom decks, screened porches, patios, sunrooms, outdoor living rooms, outdoor kitchens and other outdoor living structures. We have built over 135,000 structures and we are focused on design and quality of every project, from beginning to end. Everything from our custom designs and high-quality materials to our proven building process and superior warranties ensures a professional and stress-free experience for our clients. This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Archadeck Corporate. We are Archadeck Outdoor Living, North America's leading designer and builder of outdoor living spaces such as decks, porches, sunrooms, and shade structures. We have jobs in and around Cherry Hill, NJ north to Bordentown, east to Pemberton Twp., south to Shamong, west to Pennsauken, and everywhere in between, including Mt. Laurel, Marlton, Moorestown, Medford, Mount Holly, Collingswood, Chesterfield, Haddonfield, Voorhees, Burlington, Lumberton and Sicklerville. We seek construction professionals with established carpentry expertise to work on our residential building & remodeling projects. You will primarily be responsible for delivering the finished product to the satisfaction of the contract specifications, customer expectations, building officials, and the Archadeck franchise. Previous carpentry experience with residential projects is required, as are strong interpersonal communication skills, excellent customer service skills and a strong work ethic and the ability to follow our documented processes. We pay our sub-contract carpenters by the job, and our pay is based on $40-$50 per man-hour ($80-$100 per 2-man crew hour) depending on experience. We pay promptly and will pay you interim payments, based on your progress. RESPONSIBILITIES • Coordinate your employees to ensure they understand and work to construction drawings in compliance with the specified details • Check construction drawings with sales design drawings to ensure adequacy and accuracy of information • Check materials delivered against take-off and inform franchisee of shortages to allow for the prompt delivery of missing items and uninterrupted workflow • Establish and follow a schedule with the franchisee • Maintain an orderly job site by cleaning up daily and assuring safety practices are utilized • Maintain positive relations with customers • Refer all problems to the franchisee for resolution • Contact franchisee if necessary to resolve immediately • Comply with the Subcontractor Agreement as signed QUALIFICATIONS • Clean and neat appearance • Good communication and people skills • Willing to learn and follow documented processes • Ability to work specified details and quality assurance checklist independently • A thorough background in good carpentry techniques, framing, and trim, exterior and interior, the foundation through roof • Ability to read and interpret plans and check take-offs • Ability to lay out footings or foundations • Ability to determine elevations Compensation: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour Founded in 1980, Archadeck Outdoor Living is North America's largest designer and builder of custom decks, screened porches, patios, sunrooms, outdoor living rooms, outdoor kitchens and other outdoor living structures. We have built over 135,000 structures and we are focused on design and quality of every project, from beginning to end. Everything from our custom designs and high-quality materials to our proven building process and superior warranties ensures a professional and stress-free experience for our clients. This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Archadeck Corporate.

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Overview

Becoming a carpenter in Camden, NJ, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with Camden, NJ, having a significant number of skilled tradespeople. The average weekly wage for carpenters in Camden, NJ, is approximately $1,511, with experienced professionals earning over $41,748 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring carpenters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse opportunities for career advancement and specialization.

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