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Job description
Non Instructional/Operations - Carpentry Craftsman
Job Number
Start Date
Open Date 09/10/2026
Closing Date 10/10/2026
General Definition of Work
The carpenter, under general supervision, performs skill-based work with minimal decision-making discretion related to a variety of skilled carpentry work involved in the fabrication, installation, replacement, and repair of wood structures and components in buildings and facilities. Employee performs both school-based and district-level work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the Carpentry Supervisor.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary/Status
Hourly NC 10/ Full-time, 12 months
Reports To
Carpentry Supervisor
Place of Work
The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.
Essential Functions
Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
Perform a full range of carpentry work including structural, fabrication, installation, repair, and maintenance tasks involved in repair, remodeling, and new construction projects
Repair and replace ceiling tiles; lay a variety of floors including wood, vinyl composite tile (VCT), and sheet vinyl
Install or repair glass entrance doors or windows as needed
Alter, repair, and construct wooden fixtures such as partitions, counters, doors, window frames, sheds, scaffolds, forms and fences
Maintain integrity of building structures; repair stairway flooring, built-in bookcases, and restroom hardware
Break up, dig out, and patch existing concrete structures for repair and reconstruction; repair brick and concrete block walls and structures
Maintain and operate a variety of tools including drills, routers, power saws, and other woodworking machinery; sharpen hand tools and ensure that tools and equipment are properly maintained
Construct and repair classroom and office furniture, equipment, and fixtures
Assist in maintaining accurate records of labor, materials, and costs
Safely operate a district fleet vehicle to travel to assigned job sites, ensuring compliance with all traffic laws and company driving policies
Maintain the vehicle in clean, orderly, and serviceable condition, promptly reporting any maintenance needs, damage, or safety concerns
Perform related work as assigned or required
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Knowledge of the full range of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the carpentry trade
Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and codes applicable to the construction, installation and repair of buildings and facilities
Knowledge of proper use and care of carpentry tools and equipment
Knowledge of safe work practices
Skilled in carpentry work involved in the repair, remodeling, and construction of buildings and fixtures
Ability to operate and maintain a variety of carpentry tools and equipment
Ability to read blueprints and work from plans, diagrams, and specifications
Ability to lift heavy objects and perform heavy manual labor
Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. Ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Education and Experience One (1) year of experience performing skilled carpentry work required
Ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance required
High school diploma or GED preferred
Equivalent combination of education and experience
# of Jobs 1.00
Teacher Scale N
Minimum Educational Requirements HS diploma
Term 12 Month
Additional Job Information
Special Requirements Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and ability to provide own transportation to/from work
Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Required to exert physical effort most (up to 8 hours) of a normal work shift in climbing/balancing, crawling/kneeling, bending/stooping, lifting/carrying, grasping/twisting, pushing/ pulling, walking/standing and reaching
Repetitive motor coordination with finger dexterity occasionally required
Work regularly requires the exchange of accurate and detailed information through oral and written communication
Ability to operate a computer and other office business equipment
Ability to move to other work locations
Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including extreme cold and heat
Work is generally in a moderately noisy to noisy location
Require the ability to interact with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
Must be able to lift, handle, and maneuver 4'x8' sheets of various materials without assistance
Must be able to lift and pour from 5-gallon buckets of paint
Must be able to work from ladders and lifts (heights up to 45 feet)
Must be able to wear a respirator if required when using these chemicals
Be able to use various chemicals such as adhesive removers, alcohol, epoxy, silicone caulk, etc.
There are occasional unpleasant work elements, but the work environment is generally comfortable
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Worksite address
charlotte, NC, 28245, US
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