CARPENTER

JOB DESCRIPTION Puyallup School District Maintenance -Skilled Trades

CARPENTER

Purpose Statement The position of the "Carpenter" is done for the purpose/s of maintaining facilities in a safe operating condition, modifying, or adapting District facilities to specific needs, meeting District site/s needs and requirements. This person operates a variety of power tools and equipment, operates motorized vehicles, and must possess knowledge of general construction trade skills, specifically in the field of Carpentry.

Essential Functions:

• Assists with staff training for the purpose of providing information on proper procedures for building related systems.
• Assists in the preparation of maintenance manuals detailing inspection, adjustment, repair, and replacement work procedures, for the purpose of providing preventive and scheduled maintenance to District equipment, facilities, and furnishing.
• Analyzes maintenance project needs and provides cost estimates for the purpose of maintaining district facilities in a safe, operating condition.
• Builds items (e.g., tables, cabinets, bookshelves, stairs, ramps, etc.) for the purpose of modifying or adapting District facilities to specific needs.
• Cleans work areas and/or equipment for the purpose of providing a safe working environment.
• Communicates and interacts with administrators and building staff to promote ongoing customer satisfaction.
• Designs project and remodel (e.g., computer labs, workstations, cabinetry, etc.) for the purpose of meeting District site/s needs and requirements.
• Installs cabinetry, doors, carpeting, floor tiles, etc. for the purpose of maintaining facilities in a safe, comfortable, and operating condition.
• Interprets blueprints, sketches, and documents, for the purpose of identifying and troubleshooting problem areas.
• Orders supplies, tools, and equipment for the purpose of ensuring adequate materials are available to complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Performs repairs on District facilities and/or furnishings (e.g., doors, cabinets, furniture, ceiling/floor tiles, walls, carpets, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining facilities in a safe, comfortable, and operating condition.
• Responsible for preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanically operable folding or retractable doors for the purpose of maintaining facilities in a safe, efficient operating condition.
• Responds to District emergencies or needs for the purpose of ensuring security and operations of buildings and the immediate safety of students, staff, and public.
• Prepares documents (e.g., works orders, daily/weekly/monthly preventive maintenance schedules for equipment, accident reports, MSDS records, and other reports) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Transports materials, furnishing, equipment, supplies, waste materials, etc. for the purpose of providing and/or removing items at schools and/or job sites, event functions, etc.

Other Job Functions:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities. Essential Job Requirements - Qualifications:

Experience Required: Journeyman level carpenter with knowledge in other areas ( e.g., glazing, roofing, locksmith, painting, cabinetry, etc.) preferred. Applicant must have five years recent, successful, working experience in private enterprise or government agencies as a Journeyman Carpenter. Candidate must attain a combined 70% on the scored interview questions, practical essay, and resume review to be deemed to have met the minimum qualifications for the position.

Skill, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Possess skills to communicate effectively; ability to operate hand and power tools used in general maintenance functions in safe manner; perform basic math to calculate measurements, quantities, etc. Ability to make effective decisions

Possess knowledge of one or more trade practices, appropriate federal, State, and local codes; District and departmental policies and procedures; safe work practices; methods and use of materials, tools and equipment used in related trades, standards for safe use of equipment.

Possess abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods; work independently with minimal supervision; perform a variety of tasks; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; operate a variety of related tools, equipment, etc.; meet deadlines; es tablish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a team environment. Significant physical abilities include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, fingering, grasping, ordinary talking, ordinary hearing, near/far visual acuity, depth perception, and field of vision.

Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. Technical training at a vocational/technical school in specific trade area may substitute for up to two years of experience.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Valid Washington State Driver's License and evidence of insurability. Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.

Licenses/Special Requirements: Valid Washington State Driver's License and evidence of insurability, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.

SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATINGS JOB TITLE: Maintenance The following analysis entails an evaluation of the "Physical Demands" factors of the job as it exists. This method provides a basis for permitting modification to fit the capabilities and needs of workers with disabilities. Rating Symbol Key: NP = Not Present - Does not exist O = Occasionally - Up to 33% of the time F = Frequently - From 33% to 66% of the time C = Constantly - 66% or more of the time

1. STRENGTH: A. Standing O Walking C Sitting O

B. Lifting C 50 lbs. Carrying C 50 lbs. Pushing F 100 lbs. Pulling F 100 lbs.

2. CLIMBING F BALANCING F

3. STOOPING F KNEELING F CROUCHING F CRAWLING O

4. REACHING C HANDLING C FINGERING F FEELING F

5. TALKING: Ordinary C Other C HEARING: Conversations C Other Sounds C

6. SEEING Acuity, Near C Acuity, Far C Depth Perception F Accommodation O Color Vision O Field of Vision C

7. PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATING SUMMARY: Heavy Work: (1) 2 (3) (4) 5 (6) (DOL Physical Demand Categories 1 to 6 are very significant to the customary performance of the job if contained in parenthesis)

8. PHYSICAL DEMAND COMMENTS: Examples of lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling are boxes of supplies, hand truck, pallet jack, furniture, waste baskets, dumpsters, ladders, floor polishers, vacuums; stooping is trash, stocking shelves, sweeping, vacuuming; reaching/handling are vacuum, supplies, broom; visual acuity/depth perception is seeing where to clean vandalism. talking/hearing other than conversation are over forklift noise and hearing potential hazards such as moving equipment; visual acuity is form, items on shelves, driving forklift.

SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS RATINGS JOB TITLE: Maintenance The following analysis represents evaluation of the surroundings in which the job is performed. Environmental Conditions must by definition be specific and related to the job. Key to Environmental Factors Rating: NP = Not Present in the Job Environment S = Seldom - Under 5% of Workday O = Occasionally - Up to 33% Time F = Frequently - From 33% to 66% Time C = Constantly - 66% or More Time.

1. ENVIRONMENT: Inside 50% Outside 50%

2. EXTREME COLD O Comments Regarding "Extreme Cold" = Walk-in coolers, freezers

EXTREME HEAT O

4. WET/HUMID O Comments Regarding "Wet/Humid" = Cleaning floors, sinks, windows, dish machines

5. NOISE (IN DECIBELS)120 decibels VIBRATION O Comments Regarding "Noise" = Electric cleaning equipment, Kitchen equipment, Pressure washer, Forklift Comments Regarding "Vibrations" = Electric cleaning equipment, Pressure Washer, Forklift

6. HAZARDS: Mechanical O Explosives NP Electrical O Radiant Energy NP Burns S Other Hazard/s S Comments Regarding "Mechanical" = Cleaning equipment, ladders Comments Regarding "Electrical" = Electric cleaning equipment around water Comments Regarding "Burns" = Chemicals Comments Regarding "Other Hazards" = Slips, trips, falls

7. ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS: Fumes F Mists NP Odors F Gases NP Dusts F Poor Ventilation S Other Atmospheric Hazards NP Comments Regarding "Fumes" = Cleaning solvents, wax strippers, Vehicles Exhaust Comments Regarding "Odors" = Spray cleaners, Vehicle Exhaust Comments Regarding "Dust" = Dust

8. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING - DEVICES: Rubber gloves, safety glasses, dust mask

9. E. C.SUMMARY: Inside/Outside Work 1 2 3 4 (5) 6 (7) Numbers encircled by () indicate significant involvement of factors enumerated and rated above.