Journey-Level Carpenter

Journey-Level Carpenter JobID: 1419 Position Type: ClassifiedDate Posted: 10/1/2026Location: Maintenance Additional Information: Show/HidePosition Details: 8.0 hrs/day, 7:00am - 3:30pm, 260 days/yearPay Range: $38.55 - $40.75/hr (depending on verified industry journeyman experience)Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance in accordance with the School Employee Benefits Board rules and regulations. Information about benefits offered can be found HERE. Paid time off and other benefits are offered in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Public School Employees of Kelso Chapter #1 found HERE.School employees | Washington State Health Care AuthorityThe job of "Journey-Level Carpenter" is for the purpose/s of completing construction projects safely and within established time frame; ensuring efficient and safe utilization of space; producing required cabinetry and furnishings; ensuring adequate materials are available to complete assignments in a timely manner; ensuring assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner and directing assigned workers as necessary ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.Repairs furniture, floors, roofs, floor tile, cabinets, ceilings, walls, playground equipment, and other building components, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the safe and functional equipment and facilities.Builds and installs cabinets, counter tops, storage units, cases, shelving, partitions, doors, bulletin boards, playground equipment, ramps, gates, etc., for the purpose of completing projects safely and within established time frames.Responds to emergency situations (e.g. facility damage, playground equipment, roof leaks, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.Remodels district facilities for the purpose of ensuring safe and efficient utilization of spaceInstalls and maintains all building door hardware (e.g. closers, hinges, panic devices, passage sets) for the purpose of maintaining proper door functions.Assists in maintaining district lock/keying systems for the purpose of maintaining key security in all facilitiesInspects school or district facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and/or identifying necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.Prepares lists of supplies, equipment and tools needed for the purpose of ensuring adequate materials are available to complete assignments in a timely manner.Transports various items (e.g. equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of providing materials at job site as required to complete tasks.OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.Assists other trades as needed for the purpose of meeting demands and completing work orders in a timely manner.Coordinates with district and other trades' staff for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently.Directs personnel as assigned for the purpose of maximizing the efficiency of the workforce and meeting shift requirements.Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.Other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS:Experience Required: Prior journeyman-level carpenter experience. Minimum 12 years of carpenter experience preferred.Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills to: operate hand and power tools used in craft; develop, read and interpret plans/blueprints; perform basic math to make calculations; key and install door hardware including locksets, closers, panic devices and passage sets.Knowledge of: methods and use of materials, tools and equipment used in craft; appropriate building codes; safety (MSDS) requirements; and keying and door hardware installation.Abilities to stand for prolonged periods, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, establish priorities, work independently and with minimal supervision.Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, reaching/handling/finger dexterity, talking/hearing conversations, near visual acuity/depth perception.Training Required: Journeyman carpenter, or 12 years carpenter experience.Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Valid Driver's License and evidence of insurability, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, and valid CPR/First Aid cards.Other Requirements: Must have and maintain a phone and be willing to respond to off-hour emergency calls; must have own vehicle; must have all carpenter hand tools; must have excellent moral character and be able to get along with staff, students and adults; must present a positive public image, maintain a neat, clean personal appearance, wear clothing appropriate to tasks being performed, and have regular and consistent work attendance EDUCATION:High school diploma and/or equivalent; prior job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility. Completion of Carpenter apprenticeship program preferred.BARGAINING UNIT AFFILIATION:Public School Employees of Kelso CHapter #1 (PSE 1) RESPONSIBLE TO:Supervisor of Operations and Facilities Kelso School District #458 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code. Kelso School District offers classes in many Career and Technical Education (CTE) program areas, such as Agriculture Sciences, Business & Marketing, Family Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences, Skilled & Technical Sciences, and STEM under its open admissions policy. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Holly Budge, Director of Human Resources, Title VII Officer, ADA Coordinator; 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626; holly.budge@kelsosd.org, 360.501.1918; and Gunnar Guttormsen, Director of Student Services/Assessment, Title IX & Section 504 Coordinator; 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626; gunnar.guttormsen@kelsosd.org, 360.501.1905 For more information about CTE course offerings and admissions criteria, contact: Melissa Boudreau, CTE Director; Kelso High School, 1904 Allen Street, Kelso, WA 98626; melissa.boudreau@kelsosd.org, 360-501-1800; or Mara Rinker, Registrar; Kelso High School, 1904 Allen Street, Kelso, WA 98626; mara.rinker@kelsosd.org, 360-501-1800. KELSO SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A DRUG AND TOBACCO-FREE WORKPLACE SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATINGSJOB TITLE: Journey-Level CarpenterThe 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 1/3 of the time F = Frequently - From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time C = Constantly - 2/3 or more of the time 1. STRENGTH: A. Standing 80% Walking 15% Sitting 5% B. Lifting O 50 lbs. Carrying O 50 lbs. Pushing F 50 lbs. Pulling F 50 lbs. 2. CLIMBING F up to 30 feet on ladder; up to 40 feet on scaffolding BALANCING O3. STOOPING F KNEELING F CROUCHING O CRAWLING O4. REACHING C HANDLING C FINGERING C FEELING O5. TALKING: Ordinary F Other NP HEARING: Conversations F Other Sounds O6. SEEING Acuity, Near C Acuity, Far O Depth Perception C Accommodation O Color Vision F Field of Vision O7. PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATING SUMMARY: Very Heavy Work: 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 parentheses)8. PHYSICAL DEMAND COMMENTS: Examples of lifting/carrying are lumber, hand/power tools (note that lifting/pushing/pulling may be up to or in excess of 100 lbs. for brief periods of time); pushing/pulling are dolly with lumber, cabinets, hand truck; reaching/handling/fingering/feeling are lumber, nails, tools; talking/hearing are conversations, sometimes over powertool noise; near visual acuity/depth perception is hammering nails. Drives between sites. SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS RATINGSJOB TITLE: Journey-Level CarpenterThe 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 EnvironmentS = Seldom - Under 5% of Work DayO = Occasionally - Up to 1/3 TimeF = Frequently - From 1/3 to 2/3 TimeC = Constantly - 2/3 or More Time. 1. ENVIRONMENT: Inside 80% Outside 20% 2. EXTREME COLD O 3. EXTREME HEAT O 4. WET/HUMID O 5. NOISE (IN DECIBELS) O 120 decibels VIBRATION FComments Regarding "Noise" = Power tools, nail gunComments Regarding "Vibrations" = Power tools 6. HAZARDS: Mechanical F Explosives NP Electrical S Radiant Energy NP Burns S Other Hazard/s OComments Regarding "Mechanical" = Equipment and power toolsComments Regarding "Electrical" = Equipment and power toolsComments Regarding "Burns" = Hot powertoolsComments Regarding "Other" = Slips, trips, falls 7. ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS: Fumes S Mists O Odors O Gases NP Dusts F Poor Ventilation S Other Atmospheric Hazards NPComments Regarding "Fumes" = Solvents, gluesComments Regarding "Odors" = Solvents, glues, ambientComments Regarding "Dust" = sawdust 8. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING - DEVICES: Safety glasses, face shield, rain gear, dust mask, filter mask, hard hat, hearing protection 9. E.C. SUMMARY: Outside Work 2 3 4 (5) (6) (7) Numbers encircled by () indicate significant involvement of factors enumerated and rated above.