Carpenter

id='p32930_38448'>Carpenter JobID: 32930

Position Type:

Maintenance/Custodial

Date Posted:

7/14/2026

Location:

Dearborn Schools District Wide

Closing Date:

11/29/2019

District:

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DEARBORN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PROFESSIONAL STAFF POSITIONS

TITLE: Carpenter

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. The employee must be able to work independently and also in crews.

2. Should have considerable knowledge of methods and materials, techniques and practices of the carpenter trade.

3. Should have a working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the trade.

4. The ability to make time and material estimates.

5. The ability to read and work from blueprints, sketches and oral instructions.

6. The ability to handle all the tools and materials of the carpenter trade.

7. An overall complete knowledge of the carpentry trade.

8. High school graduation or its equivalent.

9. Four years or more apprenticeship plus three or four years of experience as a journeyman carpenter. Must have an approved certified card.

10. Must provide basic tools.

11. Preference for this position will be given to the carpenter apprentice whom the Apprentice Committee has verified as successfully completing the apprenticeship program.

12. Must possess a valid driver's license.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Supervisor, General Trades, Trades Leader

JOB GOAL:

Maintain and renovate the district's buildings in an efficient and professional manner in accordance with applicable building safety codes.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Does rough and finish carpenter work on buildings.
• 2. Repairs doors and replaces wooden parts or fixtures on doors, cabinets, etc.
• 3. Performs hand and bench work using band saw, planer, planing machines, electric drills, sanding machines, rip saws, joiners, cut-off saws, chisels, drill press, grinders, turning lathes, tentor machines, etc.
• 4. Install and repair all flooring types (carpet, VCT, ceramic tile, etc,).
• 5. Perform concrete, block, brick and mortar installation and repairs.
• 6. Re-anchor door closers, auditorium seats, toilet partitions, gym equipment and steel plates on exit doors.
• 7. Supervise carpenter apprentice, carpenter helpers and unskilled workers.
• 8. Builds and repairs all types of school furniture and fixtures such as bookcases, shelves, desks, chairs, doors, cabinets, tables and moldings; repairs venetian blinds, window cords and drapes.
• 9. Improves desks and tables by replacing wooden desk and table tops with formica tops, matches wood when making repairs and sands floors.
• 10. Ability to work independently and be able to achieve and maintain job productivity.
• 11. Make estimates of time and materials as assigned.

12. Maintain cleanliness of the carpenter shop in the maintenance building. Works safely at all times.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

12 months, DFSE

EVALUATION: Every two years by Supervisor

• indicates essential functions of the job