Description

Tacoma Public Schools

First Available Work Date: June 1, 2024 maybe sooner

FTE: 1.0

Hours per day: 8.0

Salary Level: $48.72 per hour. Hourly wage is based off of 65% of the State of Washington's Prevailing Wage Rates for Pierce County for each craft's applicable prevailing wage.

Benefits Eligible: This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools


Examples Of Duties

This position performs a variety of tasks related to carpentry and casework of District buildings and athletic facilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Performs skilled carpentry work repairing and modifying school facilities as directed.

2. Performs limited layouts, forming and framing for remodeling and new construction of wood, concreted and masonry buildings.

3. Constructs and repairs stairs, railings, ramps, and ladders, both interior and exterior.

4. Constructs, repairs, and installs furnishings such as cabinets, shelving, partitions, screens, wood and metal trim, and brackets through simple drawings and / or instructions.

5. Installs, repairs, or constructs classroom, office and gym equipment as requested.

6. Performs work with woods, metal, gypsum board, plastic laminates, fiberboard, insulating materials, cement and masonry products.

7. Installs whiteboards, smart boards, tack boards, bulletin boards and all related hardware.

8. Installs, maintains and repairs building hardware, including but not limited to, doors, door hardware, windows, floors and ceilings, adhering to accepted procedures and techniques of the carpenter trade.

9. Installs, maintains, and repairs District playground equipment, gym equipment and fixtures, athletic fixtures and field equipment, and athletic building facilities.

10. Maintains, installs, and repairs District fencing, sidewalks, and all flag equipment.

11. Maintains equipment, vehicle and tools in good condition.

12. Informs building administrator or building representative when working on each site.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

1. Obeys all safety policies including but not limited to all District safety policies requiring the inspection of vehicles and equipment for system safety operation prior to operation; fall restraint policy.

2. Related job duties as assigned.

CONDITIONS

May work in confined areas or on scaffolding or ladders; required to work outdoors in inclement weather; work requires exposure to dirt, dust, sawdust, loud noises and machinery with moving parts; may be required to lift up to fifty pounds of materials or equipment; travel to District sites as required.


Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

High school graduation or equivalent and five year's work experience with contractor as journeyman carpenter; or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work.

Allowable Substitutions

Completion of approved apprenticeship within the carpenter's trades may substitute for the above requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of all carpenter principles and their application to maintenance, installation and repair.

Knowledge of commercial or heavy construction trade techniques such as: concrete frame work, rough framing, exterior /interior trim work, and case of fixture work.

Knowledge of many types of mechanical fasteners, glue, sealants, abrasives and solvents.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to the work.

Ability to work from ladders, lifts, scaffolds and heights.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.

Ability to organize and prioritize the use of time, materials, tools, equipment and other resources.

Ability to work and maintain relationships with other trades and other department personnel.

Ability to bend, squat, lift, stoop, climb, reach and perform rigorous work activity in a variety of environments.

Ability to work as an effective team member.

Ability to read, understand, and follow safety procedures.

Ability to work safely around and understand school-age children.

Ability to demonstrate reasonable, reliable and regular attendance.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.

Licenses/Special Requirements

Valid Washington State Driver's license.

Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance.


Supplemental Information

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. District administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the primary functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

Tacoma Public Schools 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. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights Coordinator: Renee Trueblood, 253-571-1252, civilrights@tacoma.k12.wa.us
• Title IX Coordinator: Wayne Greer, 253-571-1191, wgreer@tacoma.k12.wa.us
• 504 Coordinator, Elementary: Jennifer Herbold, 253-571-1096, jherbol@tacoma.k12.wa.us
• 504 Coordinator, Secondary: Megan Nelson, 253-571-1003, mnelson@tacoma.k12.wa.us

Mailing address: P.O. Box 1357, Tacoma, WA 98401-1357.