POSITION TITLE: Carpenter EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: Carpenter Foreman TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months HOURLY SALARY RANGE: Minimum $16.84, Midpoint $21.05, Maximum $25.26 Primary Purpose: Under general supervision, perform skilled work in construction, alteration, repair, and installation of fixtures, buildings, and structures. Maintain district structures and furniture in attractive and safe condition. 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 instruction Ability to read blueprints and diagrams Ability to measure and perform mathematical computations Ability to work independently Experience: One year experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience; clear driving record Major Responsibilities and Duties: Maintenance and Repair • Build, repair, and install counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, building framework, and trim. • Install glass in windows, doors, and partitions. • Replace damaged ceiling tile, floor tile, and wall coverings. • Build cabinets and other wooden equipment in carpenter shop. • Install items such as window shades, blinds, curtain rods, wall fans, and doors locks for tenants. • Select material and hardware and make time and materials estimates. • Fabricate, repair, and replace doors, windows, floors, ceiling, glass, hardware, screens, plastic laminate, etc. • Construct and repair outdoor equipment including playground equipment, fences, gates, bleachers, etc. • Detect needed repairs on buildings, grounds, and equipment by following established inspection procedures. • Replace, repair, and finish furniture, cabinets, fixtures, woodwork, etc. • Assist in installing and moving portable buildings, including constructing steps and installing underpinning. • Install, repair, rebuild, and service mechanical or electric locking devices. • Cut new or duplicate keys. • Receive and complete work orders. • Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment. • Maintain accurate records on material and labor used. • Work irregular hours and respond to emergencies after hours, as needed. Safety • Ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition. • Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures. • Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties. • Correct unsafe conditions in work area and immediately report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor. Professional Growth and Development • Participate in professional learning, staff meetings, and special events as assigned. Communication • Communicate with building principal and supervisors to complete projects. • Articulate the district’s mission and goals to the community and solicit community support. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors • Tools/Equipment Used: Power saw, planer, drill press, sander, band saw, table saw, radial arm saw, nail gun, air compressor, other power equipment, measuring devices, and light truck or van. • Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions and tight and enclosed spaces • Motion: Frequent walking; repetitive hand motions, wrist flexion/extension, grasping/squeezing, overhead reaching; frequent driving • Lifting: Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds without assistance, 30-55 pounds with assistance, and more than 55 pounds with appropriate assistance • Environment: Work outside and inside; on slippery or uneven surfaces; on ladders and scaffolding; around machinery and moving parts; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, fumes, toxic chemicals and materials, noise, vibration; frequent districtwide travel; occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours • Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress, work with frequent interruptions
See More Details >>Perform tasks involving physical labor at building, highway, and heavy construction projects, tunnel and shaft excavations, and demolition sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, clean up rubble and debris. May assist other craft workers. Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials. Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards. Control traffic passing near, in, and around work zones. Lubricate and clean equipment and tools. Must have a valid Driver's License, CDL a plus. Job Requirements It is occasionally necessary to crawl, kneel & balance. It is frequently necessary to reach above shoulder level, crouch. It is continuously necessary to bend, squat, push/pull equipment. It is occasionally necessary to climb. In an 8 hour day, the employee can expect to stand about 4 hours and to walk about 3 hours. Frequently be required to carry loads up to and including 24 lbs. Frequently be required to lift loads up to and including 24 lbs. The job requires repetitive movement of both feet. Simple grasping with both hands is necessary. Fine manipulation with both hands is necessary. Firm grasping with both hands is necessary. Requires being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature/humidity, driving automotive equipment, exposure to dust, fumes, and gases. VEVRAA Federal Contractor Request Priority Referral of Protected Veterans EOE Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Disabled We do not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, or national origin or because he or she is an individual with a disability or disabled veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or thereinafter referred collectively as "protected veterans."
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a carpenter in San Angelo, TX, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically span four to five years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with a projected 8% job growth from 2022 to 2032. In San Angelo, carpenters earn an average of $1,511 per week, with experienced professionals earning upwards of $41,748 annually. Vocational schools, unions, and platforms like Guild assist aspiring carpenters in finding apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with substantial earning potential.
