POSITION: Carpenter I

REPORTS TO: Director of Maintenance

SALARY GRADE:  State Salary Scale

NATURE OF WORK: An employee in this class performs simple tasks in the field of carpentry.  The appearance and finish of work produced at this level is not critical.  Examples of such work are building and repairing, frameworks, scaffolds, supports, and simple wooden articles.  The employee is given simple instructions for work to be done.  A higher level employee is available to assist in solving any problems that may arise.  Since work is closely checked while in progress, errors of any consequence are unlikely to occur.  Direct supervision is given to employees at this level.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Gathers materials to be used
• Measures and marks materials for cutting
• Cuts and drills wood and other materials using hand and power tools
• Joins materials with nails, screws, or glue
• Checks accuracy of work with levels, rulers, and measuring tapes
• Fits and nails sheathing on outlet walls and roofs in preparation for boards

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Some knowledge of methods of carpentry work
• Some skills in using tools to cut and join wooden materials
• Ability to follow simple written instructions
• Ability to follow oral instructions with little need for repetition 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Some aptitude for carpentry work demonstrated in prior work, school experience or personal activities.

This specification has been designated to represent the general nature and level of work found in positions in this class. As such, it is not intended to contain all of the duties and qualifications required of an employee in a single position (job). Consequently, it is not to be perceived as a position (job) description or as identification of essential functions as required by ADA

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated regularly by the supervisor in accordance with Board Policy.