NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title: Carpentry Department Head (0375)

Reports to: Executive Director of Facilities       

Dept. /School: Facilities, Planning & Construction                        
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt                                                   
Pay Grade: M35                                                                            
Duty Days: 260                                                                             
Date Revised: 01/2021
                                                                                                     

Primary Purpose:
Supervise daily activities of Carpentry Department employees to ensure safe and effective maintenance of all school district facilities with as little interruption to the education process as possible.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of five years’ experience in commercial carpentry, construction & remodel
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret drawings
• Ability to estimate materials from prints and shop drawings
• Ability to operate hand tools and power tools safely
• Ability to operate computer
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of power tool safety rules
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Demonstrated proficiency in leading, directing, and supervising employees
• Driving record that meets the requirements of the district’s insurance carrier

Major Responsibilities and Duties:      

1. Support the viewpoints and philosophies of Northwest ISD.
2. Demonstrate acceptable work habits including regular attendance, teamwork, initiative, dependability, and promptness.
3. Report to work on time every day.
4. Oversee all carpentry repairs, maintenance, and renovations.
5. Oversee all wall repairs, painting, and athletic field striping.
6. Oversee all welding repairs and projects.
7. Oversee all concrete construction, repairs and replacement.
8. Oversee all door, lock, and hardware repairs/replacements.
9. Evaluate, prioritize, and process work request in a timely manner.
10. Instruct maintenance workers on proper methods of procedure and proper use and care of hand tool, equipment, hardware, and materials
11. Estimate costs of projects in terms of labor, material, and overhead.
12. Examine district-owned facilities on a regular basis for purposes of preventive maintenance.
13. Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as needed basis.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 
N/A

Equipment Used:  
Personal computer, ladder, scaffolding, lifts, forklift, hand tools, power tools, shop tools, tractors, loaders, skid steer, and water extractors

Working Conditions:   

Mental Demands:        
Ability to read

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to maintain emotional control under stress

Ability to understand oral and written instructions

Physical Demands:

Frequent bending

Frequent stooping

Frequent light lifting

Frequent heavy lifting

Frequent kneeling         

Sensory Requirements:

Significant hearing

Near vision

Peripheral vision

Color discrimination

Depth perception

           
Environment:
Subject to temperature extremes

Subject to frequent interruptions

Subject to frequent deadlines

Subject to wet slippery surfaces

Subject to enclosed spaces

Exposure to fumes

Exposure to dust

Exposure to solvents

Exposure to toxic chemicals/materials

Exposure to noise

Exposure to rain, snow, sleet, lightning, wind, sun, ice

Exposure to roof tar, grease, oils

Exposure to insulation fibers

Exposure to ceiling tile fibers

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned, alternative methods of performing your duties, or skills that may be required.